European Youth Chess Championship 2026
2-13 November 2026, Hersonissos, Crete, Greece
EYCC2026 – Key information
System of play
The event will be played in nine rounds (swiss system) in six age categories: U8, U10, U12, U14, U16 & U18, open and girls sections separately.
Tournament Schedule
The tournament features one round played each day, except from November 8, 2026, which is the free day of the championship.
Registrations
Registrations should be done through National chess federations, and the registration deadline is August 21, 2026.
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The European Youth Chess Championship 2026 will be played in ****Royal & Imperial Belvedere Resort in Hersonissos, Crete, which is also the official hotel of the event.
The second official hotel of the event is ****Star Beach Village Hotel Hersonissos, located 500m from the playing venue.