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The future of the chess elite: FIDE Youth World Championship (U14, U16, U18) 2026 in Montesilvano Open 18 Girls 18 Open 16 Girls 16 Open 14 Girls 14 Dear readers! In June 2026, the chess world will move to the golden beaches of the Adriatic. The Italian city of Montesilvano will host the most prestigious children's and youth competitions on the planet — the FIDE World Youth Chess Championships 2026. About the Tournament: Battle on the Adriatic Coast Dates: June 14 – June 27, 2026 This is an official rating championship under the auspices of FIDE and the Italian Chess Federation. The competition will be held in three age categories (under 14, 16 and 18). This is the same tournament where Magnus Carlsen and Jan Nepomniachtchi once started their journey. Venue: Montesilvano and Pala D...

Chess festival on the Black Sea coast: FIDE World Cup U8, U10, U12 in Batumi (2026) Open 12 Girls 12 Open 10 Girls 10 Opem 08 Girls 08 Dear readers! From June 15 to 28, 2026, the Georgian city of Batumi will turn into the world capital of children's chess. An incredible event awaits us - the FIDE World Cup for the youngest categories. 🏆 About the tournament: Where the future is tempered This is an official cup under the auspices of FIDE and Georgian Chess Federation . The tournament is rated, so each move of the child is recorded in the history of his international rating. Conditions for participation: The tournament is open to official representatives of national federations and additional players. Georgia was not chosen by chance - its liberal visa policy (visa-free entry for ci...

chess 02/06/2026 10/06/2026 false fide _self XIX American Continental Chess Championship 2026 https://qboard.kesug.com MEX/Oaxtepec XIX American Continental Chess Championship 2026 Results The 19th American Continental Chess Championship 2026, honoring the honor of "Jorge Vega Fernandez in Memoriam", promises to be one of the most significant events in the American chess calendar. This prestigious tournament will be held from June 2 to 10, 2026, in the picturesque Oastepek, Mexico.  The competition will be held under the standard (classical) time control: 90 minutes per game with an increment of 30 seconds per move, starting from the first. The tournament is designed for 150 participants and will be held under the Swiss system, ensuring interesting and intense games for all players. It is a FIDE rated tournament, allowing players to increase their international ratings and qualify for titles...

chess 03/06/2026 12/06/2026 false fsu _self Ukrainian Junior Championships under 10 (chess) https://qboard.kesug.com Vinnytsia Young talents at the top of chess: Ukrainian Championship 2026 in Vinnytsia Списки учасників (оберіть групу): Classic Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls From June 3 to 12, 2026, the city of Vinnytsia will turn into the center of intellectual sports in Ukraine. It is here that the Ukrainian Chess Championship (classical, rapid and blitz) among boys and girls under 10 years old will be held. This is a key event for young chess players who dream of great victories and a professional career. Results Classic Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Venue and infrastructure The competition will be hosted by the City Children's and Youth Sports School No. 6, located at...

chess 01/06/2026 11/06/2026 false fide _self European Senior Individual Chess Championship 2026 https://qboard.kesug.com Acqui Terme (Piedmont region) Italy European Senior Individual Chess Championship 2026: The intellectual elite meets in Acqui Terme Players 65+ 50+ W65+ W50+ From June 1 to 11, 2026, the Italian resort town of Acqui Terme (Piedmont region) will host one of the most important events in the world of chess among veterans - the European Senior Individual Chess Championship 2026. This is a tournament that combines high sportsmanship, long-standing chess traditions and unique Italian hospitality. About the tournament and organization The championship is held under the auspices of the European Chess Union (ECU) . The competition has a high status, is an official FIDE tournament and provid...

chess 29/05/2026 06/06/2026 false fide _self Asian Individual Chess Championships 2026 https://qboard.kesug.com Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia The 2026 Asian Chess Championship kicks off in Ulaanbaatar: the main things to know about the continent's main battle Open Women Today, May 29, 2026, the capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, becomes the epicenter of chess life on the Asian continent. The first round of the Asian Individual Chess Championship 2026 (the 21st men's and 27th women's championships) has officially started. The tournament will last until June 6 and will host the strongest thinkers of the region, which is currently dictating trends in world chess. Why is this tournament critically important? The Asian Continental Championship is not just a fight for a prestigious title and a solid prize fund, which this year amounts to $100,000 . It is, above all, a...

Chess Olympus in Stavanger: Norway Chess 2026 Web-sites Players Games Chess.com Youtube Open lichess Women lichess Dear chess fans! May and June 2026 will be a time of real chess celebration, as the world's strongest grandmasters will once again gather in the picturesque Norwegian city of Stavanger. This is one of the most prestigious and innovative tournaments on the world chess calendar — Norway Chess 2026 . About the Tournament: Innovation and Excitement Dates: May 25 – June 5, 2026 Norway Chess has earned a reputation as a tournament that is not afraid of experimentation. Its main feature is a unique format aimed at minimizing the number of quick draws and making every game spectacular. If a classic game ends in a draw, the opponents i...