World Youth Chess Championship 2026 Open under 14

World Youth Chess Championship 2026 Girls under 14

World Youth Chess Championship 2026 Open under 16

World Youth Chess Championship 2026 Girls under 16

World Youth Chess Championship 2026 Open under 18

World Youth Chess Championship 2026 Girls under 18

ЧМ среди юниоров до 14-18 лет / FIDE World Youth U14, U16 & U18 Championships 2026

FIDE World Youth U14, U16 & U18 Championships 2026

С 14 по 27 июня 2026 года в городе Монтесильвано (Италия) пройдёт Чемпионат мира ФИДЕ по шахматам среди юношей и девушек в возрастных категориях до 14, 16 и 18 лет.

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В турнире могут принять участие игроки не достигшие 14,16 или 18-летнего возраста до 1 января 2026 года, заявленные национальными шахматными федерациями ФИДЕ. Соревнования проводятся по швейцарской системе в 11 туров в соответствии с действующими правилами ФИДЕ. По итогам чемпионата разыгрываются медали, кубки, призы.

Для участников предусмотрены официальные отели, питание по системе полный пансион, трансферы, а также культурная и спортивная программа.

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Крайний срок регистрации — 31 марта 2026 года

Курирующий координатор: Дана Шаймардинова + 7 777 522 9002

FIDE World Youth Championships 2026: Registration now open

FIDE, the Italian Chess Federation and UniChess invite all national chess federations to participate in the World Youth Chess Championships 2026 in Montesilvano, Italy. The event will be held from June 14 (official day of arrival) to June 27, 2026 (official day of departure).

Every national federation is entitled to register one official player in each of the six categories: U14, U16, U18 (Open and Girls). This provides a total of six invited official players, plus one accredited accompanying official (Head of Delegation) with a valid FIDE ID.

The following players also have the personal right to participate:

The top three players from the previous World Youth Championships in the U14, U16, U18 categories.
The gold medalists of the previous edition may choose to play in their corresponding age category or in a higher age category.
The Champions (gold medalists) of the last Continental Youth Championships.

Registration deadline and the deadline for visa data documentation submission are April 7, 2026.

An extensive summer programme is planned for all participants, including excursions, beach access, a blitz tournament, a football match, and other activities.

Registration form

Invitation letter, regulations, schedule (PDF)

Email: worldyouth@fide.com

Official website: chessworldyouth.com/

The full regulations and registration form are available on the official website.

Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026

Open & Girls under 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 & 18

15th to 25th July 2026

Shenzhen, China

The Chinese Chess Association, under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation (ACF)
and the International Chess Federation (FIDE), has the honour of inviting all Asian National
Chess Federations to participate in the 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships, to be held
in Shenzhen, China, from 15th July 2026 (arrival) to 25th July 2026 (departure).

Regulation

Contacts :

Sign In to register: https://aycc2026.chesstournament.org/
Username and password will be sent to official national federation email address.

Organizing Committee:

For General Information and Visa applications:
shenzhenchess@126.com WeChat or WhatsApp +86-13249832237

Asian Chess Federation

ACF Technical Delegate, asianchessfederation@yahoo.com WhatsApp: +971 50 664 9280

aycc2026.chesstournament.org

WORLD CADETS CUP 2026 Open 08

WORLD CADETS CUP 2026 Open 10

WORLD CADETS CUP 2026 Open 12

WORLD CADETS CUP 2026 Girls 08

WORLD CADETS CUP 2026 Girls 10

WORLD CADETS CUP 2026 Girls 12

FIDE announces World Cadet Championship Cycle 2026: Registration for World Cup U8-U12 is now open

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Starting in 2026, FIDE is introducing a revamped and elevated championship cycle for the Under 8, Under 10, and Under 12 age categories to make it more attractive, interesting and prestigious.

The World Championship U8-U12 (formerly the World Cadet Championship) has been renamed the FIDE World Cup for Youngsters, with competitive conditions remaining unchanged.

The 2026 FIDE World Cup U8-U12 will be held from June 15-28 in Batumi, Georgia, following the same system as the last year’s World Cadet Championship U8, U10, U12.

Every national federation can register one invited player per category (under 8, 10, and 12, both Boys and Girls). The total of six players and one head of delegation with valid FIDE ID are invited by the Organizer. The players placed 1-3 in the previous U8, U10, U12 World Cadets Championships & World Cadets Cup, and the respective champions (1st ranked) of the last Continental Cadet Championships also will be considered as the invited players.

On a rest day (June 22), participants can take part in several side activities. These include a Delegation Coaches Blitz Tournament with a substantial prize fund of €4,000, the Chess Composition championship, engaging excursions, and a football match between FIDE and Georgian Chess Federation.

Special prizes await the top finishers across all six playing categories. The top three players in each category will receive awards, including Cups, Medals, Diplomas, and gadgets such as the latest models of MacBook Air, iPhone, or iPad (depending on placement).

In addition, the first, second, and third-place winners of each age and gender category will receive free full board accommodation for the FIDE World Championships U8, U10, U12 later in the same year.

FIDE member federations shall complete the registration of the World Cup participants by April 15, 2026.

World Championships U8, U10, U12 Invitation letter will be published in due time as the tournament is scheduled for November 10-17.

More information about the FIDE World Cup U8-U12 can be found on the official website: wcc2026.fide.com/

Regulations for FIDE World Cadets’ Championship Cycle 2026 (PDF)

The official email: wcc@fide.com

fide.com

UAE International Youth Chess Cup 2026

24 – 31 August 2026

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Cash Prizes: AED 57,800 (USD 15,700)

The United Arab Emirates Chess Federation is pleased to invite you to participate in the
UAE International Youth Chess Cup2026, which will be held in Dubai from 24 to 31 August
2026.

This tournament is considered a distinguished international Open event aimed at
supporting young chess talents and enhancing sports and cultural exchange among
participating countries.

Tournament Information

• Tournament Name: UAE International Youth Chess Cup 2026
• Category: Under 14 (Open & Girls)
• Venue: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Dates: 24 – 31 August 2026

Tournament Regulations

• The tournament will be played under the Swiss System over 9 rounds.
• The tournament shall be governed by the FIDE Laws of Chess.
• Players are not allowed to agree to a draw before Black has completed 20 moves.
• The default time for lateness is 30 minutes from the scheduled start of the round.
• Recording of moves is mandatory.
• The use or possession of electronic devices inside the playing hall is strictly prohibited.

Time Control

The tournament shall be played with a time control of 45 minutes for each player for the
entire game, with an increment of 30 seconds per move starting from move one.

Entry Fees

• Registration Fee: USD 30 (AED 110) per participant.
• Visa Fee: AED 150 = US$40 per person upon request.
• Passport copies and a personal photo must be submitted before 1st August 2026.

Regulation

Accommodation

• Single Room: AED 310 / USD 85 per night
• Double Room: AED 400 / USD 110 per night
The rates include full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).

Contact Information

Email: uaechess@hotmail.com
Email: uaechessevents@gmail.com
Phone: +971 50 120 3767

uaechessfederation.ae

OSKEMEN OPEN 2026 (MASTERS)

OSKEMEN OPEN 2026 (OPEN)

Oskemen Open 2026

«Oskemen Open 2026» — 2-ой этап Кубка Казахстана по шахматам 2026
Международный шахматный турнир

Официальный веб-сайт турнира https://opencups.kazchess.kz/

LIVE (MASTERS)

📌 Даты: 20 июля (день приезда) – 30 июля (день отъезда) 2026 года;

LIVE (OPEN)

📍 Место проведения: игровой зал будет опубликован на официальном веб-сайте

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Заявки на участие в турнирах принимаются по следующей ссылке: https://kazchess.kz/pay до 11 июля 2026 года;

Этап состоит из двух турниров (далее – Турниры):

— турнир Masters;
— турнир Open.

Контактная информация

Директор турнира: Вице-президент Казахстанской федерации шахмат Есенов Марат Сагинтаевич:
Технический директор турнира: Исмагамбетов Ануар Мухтарович
Менеджер турнира: Кишкенбаева Асем tournaments@kazchess.kz.

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“Oskemen Open 2026” International Chess Tournament

Stage 2 of the Kazakhstan Chess Cup 2026

Official tournament website: https://opencups.kazchess.kz/

Dates: July 20 (arrival day) – July 30 (departure day), 2026;
Playing venue: will be published on the official tournament website

REGULATIONS

REGISTRATION

Registration for the tournaments is accepted at the following link: https://kazchess.kz/pay until July 11, 2026;

The Stage consists of two tournaments (hereinafter the Tournaments):

• Masters tournament;
• Open tournament.

Contact Information

Tournament Director: Vice President of the Kazakhstan Chess Federation, Marat Yesenov
Tournament Technical Director: Anuar Ismagambetov, tournaments@kazchess.kz.
Tournament Manager: Assem Kishkembayeva, tournaments@kazchess.kz.

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«Oskemen Open 2026» – 2026 жылғы шахматтан Қазақстан кубогының 2-кезеңі
Халықаралық шахмат турнирі

Турнирдің ресми веб-сайты: https://opencups.kazchess.kz/

Өткізу орны: 2026 жылғы 20 шілде (келу күні) – 30 шілде (кету күні);
Өткізу мерзімі:ойын залы ҚШФ сайтында жарияланады.

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Турнирлерге қатысуға өтінімдер 2026 жылғы 11 шілдеге дейін https://opencups.kazchess.kz сілтемесі бойынша қабылданады;

Әр кезең екі турнирден (бұдан әрі – Турнирлер) тұрады:

— Masters турнирі;
— Open турнирі.

Байланыс ақпараты

Турнир директоры: Қазақстан шахмат федерациясының вице-президенті Есенов Марат Сағынтайұлы
Турнирдің техникалық директоры: Исмағамбетов Әнуар Мұхтарұлы
Турнир менеджері: Кішкенбаева Әсем tournaments@kazchess.kz.

kazchess.kz

The Open and the Women’s Olympiad

The Chess Olympiads will take place in the ancient Silk Road city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from 15 till 27 September 2026.

The Olympiad will consist of two sections, Open and Women. Both events will be played over 11 rounds, using the Swiss system, with teams of four players plus one reserve.

Three trophies

There will be three trophies:

The Hamilton-Russell Cup for the winners of the Open section
The Vera Menchik Cup for the winners of the Women section
The Nona Gaprindashvili Trophy for the best combined federation performance across the Open and Women sections

Schedule

The Opening Ceremony will take place on 15 September, while the first round will be played on 16 September. After round six, there will be a day off on 22 September. Round 11 and Closing Ceremony will take place on 27 September.

Team Registration and further information:

The registration for the FIDE Chess Olympiad starts on 20 April 2026.

Participating teams in the Open and Women’s sections are invited to register following the credentials they shall receive to their official federation’s e-mail address.

More information about the FIDE Chess Olympiad can be found here: https://chessolympiad2026.fide.com/.

El Llobregat Open Chess Tournament 2026

International chess tournament · 7th edition

From December 3 to 8, 2026

Registration is now open for the 7th edition of the Llobregat Open Chess Tournament

Sant Boi de Llobregat · Barcelona

The 7th edition of the El Llobregat Open Chess Tournament will be held in Sant Boi de Llobregat. The tournament will feature 9 rounds of play, with games at 10:00 and 17:00.

Registration

Open rules

electronic address: info@elllobregatopenchess.com

elllobregatopenchess.com

2nd World Youth Chess Solving Championship: Registration now open

FIDE and the World Federation for Chess Composition (WFCC), together with the Italian Chess Federation and UniChess, are pleased to announce the 2nd World Youth Chess Solving Championship 2026. The event will be held in Montesilvano, Italy, on June 16, 2026, starting at 10:00 local time.

The competition will take place between the 1st and 2nd rounds of the World Youth Chess Championship (WYCC) 2026, sharing the same age categories as the over-the-board tournaments: under 14, under 16 and under 18.

There will be separate rankings for Open and Girls. Girls may choose to compete in the Open category by notifying the organizers before the tournament.

Solving format

Each category will solve a different set of 8 problems, including:

3 problems in 2 moves
2 problems in 3 moves
1 problem in 4 moves
2 endgames
Time allowed: 90 minutes

Official information:

Date: June 16, 2026
Location: Montesilvano, Italy (venue same as WYCC-2026)

Regulations (PDF)

Registration form: https://form.jotform.com/FCCC/WYSC-2026

Participation fee: €25 per person

Additional info: Marjan KOVAČEVIĆ WFC President, +381621792972

E-mail: president@wfcc.ch

Official website: https://www.chessworldyouth.com/world-youth-chess-solving-championships/

FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships head to Hong Kong

Hong Kong will host the fourth edition of FIDE’s World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships, from 17 to 21 June 2026.

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After Dusseldorf in 2023, Astana in 2024 and London in 2025, the World Rapid and Blitz Teams heads to Hong Kong, giving chess a new global stage.

Organised by FIDE, the event features rapid and blitz championships, scored with match points. Each team must include at least one female player and one recreational player, defined as someone who has never reached 2000 Elo in standard, rapid or blitz.

Regulations

fide.com

Abu Dhabi Chess Festival 2026

The 32nd Abu Dhabi Chess Festival will be held from August 15th to 24th, 2026.

Abu Dhabi Chess Festival