The 8th SCO International Team Chess Tournament 2026（Group B）
8th SCO International Team Chess Tournament 2026
The 8th SCO International Team Chess Tournament 2026, an annual chess classic, is jointly organized by the Board and Card Games Administrative Center of the General Administration of Sport of China, the Chinese Chess Association, the Shanghai Sports Bureau, and the People’s Government of Qingpu District, Shanghai.
The tournament is gracefully presented by Shanghai Qi Yuan (Shanghai Board and Card Games Administrative Center), Shanghai Qingpu District Sports Bureau, and the Yingpu Subdistrict Office of the People’s Government of Qingpu District, Shanghai.
Embracing the heartfelt vision of “chess as a bridge, event as a bond,” this splendid gathering will unfold in the enchanting city of Shanghai from April 7th to 11th. The competition features a distinguished lineup, with 13 teams participating, including China I, China II, Belarus, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Russia, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, where elite minds converge upon a shared stage of collegiality and excellence. The tournament strictly abides by the latest authoritative rules, and all games will be rated for rapid chess ratings, fully demonstrating the tournament’s profound prestige and unwavering pursuit of brilliance.