From Boards to Battle: Chessnut Nova Heads to Hong Kong
2026 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships | Hong Kong · June 17–21
This year, the tournament comes to Hong Kong.
And for the first time, Chessnut is stepping onto the board.、
Introducing Chessnut Nova
We are proud to announce that Chessnut will be competing in the 2026 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships under the name Chessnut Nova.
This is not a sponsorship. This is not a branding exercise. This is a team — assembled, prepared, and ready to compete against the best in the world.
Six players. Five countries. One purpose.
The Players
We're not revealing them today.
But we will let them introduce themselves — in their own words, in their own voices.
🔊 Six voices. Five countries. Can you identify them?
Each voice belongs to a player who will represent Chessnut Nova in Hong Kong. Each voice carries a story — of preparation, of ambition, and of a deep love for the game.
The question is: who are they?
A New Chapter for Chessnut
Chessnut has always existed at the intersection of chess and technology. We build boards that bring the game to life for players around the world. But we've always believed that technology alone isn't enough — you have to understand the game to truly serve it.
Now, we're proving it.
The World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships demands speed, precision, and trust. Chessnut Nova is built on all three. Six players from five different countries, united by a shared belief: that the future of chess is something worth fighting for.
Stay Tuned
The full reveal is coming.
In the weeks ahead, we'll share more — clues, stories, and eventually, the identities of the six players who will wear the Chessnut Nova jersey in Hong Kong.
Follow along. Listen closely. And get ready.
The countdown has begun.
📅 June 17–21, 2026
📍 Hong Kong
🏆 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships
♟️ Chessnut Nova — 5 Countries. 1 Team.
