5 Countries · 1 Team

Meet Chessnut Nova

Representing Chessnut | FIDE World Rapid & Blitz

France
Belgium
Netherlands
China
India
Belgium

Team Introduction

About Chessnut Nova

Chessnut Nova is an international team of top young chess players, led by Indian Grandmaster Swapnil Dhopade and bringing together grandmasters and rising talents from India, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, and China.

The team focuses on rapid and blitz competition, with strengths in opening innovation, tactical combinations, and endgame study. At the 2026 World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships, Chessnut Nova will showcase the perfect blend of speed and intelligence.

Team Roster

FIDE profiles, Nova energy.

Five tournament players, one captain-coach, and one amateur player brought together through the Chessnut Nova story.

Tournament Dashboard

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Rapid and Blitz match data, prepared from the current provisional pairing sheet.