Lichess announced its Titled Arena schedule for April through June 2026. The organization is continuing its popular rapid and blitz tournament series, which draws top players from around the world to compete on the platform.
Titled Arenas remain one of the most accessible ways for strong players to test themselves in time-controlled formats without traveling. The spring and early summer window typically sees strong participation, as players use these events to sharpen their skills between major over-the-board tournaments.
The specific tournament dates and formats weren't detailed in the announcement, but Lichess traditionally runs these events regularly with consistent prize pools and participation from titled players. The platform has made online competitive chess more legitimate and well-organized over the past several years, and these arenas are central to that effort.
If you're rated 2200 and up, mark your calendar. These tournaments fill fast, and the competition level keeps climbing as more elite players take online chess seriously. Lichess publishes full details on their blog, so check there for exact dates and registration information.