The Eurochess 2026 tournament held in Eltville featured a strong turnout of 98 participants, with Banque de France winning the team event with 25 points. The individual competition was dominated by Harry Li from the Bank of England, who achieved a perfect score of 9 points from 9 games. The event included a surprise visit from former world champion Viswanathan Anand, who participated in a simultaneous exhibition, playing against 17 opponents and finishing without a loss. Anand also delivered a lecture on the theme of 'prophylaxis' in chess, captivating the audience with insights from his own games. The tournament was well-organized, with support from the European Central Bank and Deutsche Bundesbank, and concluded with a prize-giving ceremony. Plans for the next Eurochess tournament in 2027 in Istanbul were also announced.