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Six International Chess Players to Compete in First FIDE-Rated Tournament at the South Pole

Summary by GeneOnline News
Six chess players representing each of the world’s six inhabited continents will travel to Antarctica and the Geographic South Pole this season to compete in the first FIDE-rated chess tournament ever held on the continent. The expedition marks the first time an official international chess competition will take place at the South Pole, establishing a new geographic milestone for the sport. The participants plan to navigate the extreme condition…
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GeneOnline News broke the news on Monday, September 7, 2026.
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