Each federation can register one (1) invited player in each of the categories – under 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 (open and girls sections), and the maximum number of twelve (12) players (“invited players”). Federations can register unlimited number of extra players. The players placed 1-3 in the European Youth Chess Championship 2025 will have the personal right to participate in the championship in the corresponding age-category or a higher age-category if they fulfil the conditions that they have not reached the age of 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 or 18 years, respectively, by January 1st, 2026.

All players must register through their national federations before the 21st of August, 2026 (registration deadline).

Key information

The registration deadline is
21st of August, 2026.

All registrations should be done through the National chess federations.

National chess federations shall fulfill the registration form and send it to the official email: chess.at.events@gmail.com.

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