6th Intercontinental Online Chess Teams Championship for Prisoners (56 countries) – ChessBase

October 15, 2026 by Kerry Corker

6th Intercontinental Online Chess Teams Championship for Prisoners kicks off with record 140 teams
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10/14/2026 – The 6th Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners began on 13 October with a record 140 teams from 56 countries competing across men’s, women’s and youth sections. Organised by FIDE and the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, the three-day event continues a programme that uses chess as an educational and social tool in correctional facilities. Several teams completed the opening stage with perfect scores before advancing to the championship rounds.