Sharjah Masters International Chess Championship 2026 — A

Sharjah Masters 2026

Under the Patronage of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi
Supreme Council Member & Ruler of Sharjah (UAE)

The Sharjah Cultural & Chess Club is pleased to invite you to participate in the 9th Sharjah Masters 2026, which will be held at the Club’s premises, from April 30 (Arrival) to 10 may (Departure), 2026.

Participation & Registration

Tournament is open to all FIDE-rated players in the following categories:
– Sharjah Masters A: 2500+ (FIDE Standard).
– Sharjah Masters B: 1900+ (FIDE Standard).
– Sharjah Masters C: 1400–1899 (FIDE Standard).
– Last day of registration & payment: 30 March 2026. The organizers may grant wildcard entries. Max 20 players per federation (exceptions for UAE residents). The OC may accept/deny registrations per FIDE & UAE laws.

Tournament Sharjah Masters A, B & C Schedule

Dates Day Time Activity

April 20 Mon 12:00 Arrival
April 21 Tue 12:00 Technical Meeting
April 21 Tue 15:30 Opening Ceremony
April 21 Tue 16:00 Round 1
April 22 Wed 16:00 Round 2
April 23 Thu 16:00 Round 3
April 24 Fri 16:00 Round 4
April 25 Sat 16:00 Round 5
April 26 Sun 16:00 Round 6
April 27 Mon 16:00 Round 7
April 28 Tue 16:00 Round 8
April 29 Wed 15:00 Round 9
April 29 Wed 20:30 Closing Ceremony
April 30 Thu 12:00 Departure

Awards & Prizes

Masters A / B / C – Final Standings

Masters A Masters B Masters C Special Prizes

1st 15,000 3,000 1,800 Gold Medal + Cup
2nd 10,000 2,000 1,200 Silver Medal
3rd 9,000 1,500 1,000 Bronze Medal
4th 7,000 1,200 800
5th 5,000 1,000 700
6th 4,000 900
7th 3,000 800
8th 2,500 700 B Best U-2200: 500
9th 2,000 600 B Best U-2100: 500
10th 1,500 500 B Best U-2000: 500
11th 1,400 B Best Female: 200
12th 1,300 B Best Sharjah Player: 200
13th 1,200
14th 1,100 C Best U-1600: 300
15th 1,000 C Best Sharjah Player: 200
Additional Masters A Best Female Prize: USD 1,000

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