World Senior Team Championships 2027 Registration Opens

Overview

FIDE, the German Chess Federation (DSB) and LandesSchachverband Sachsen-Anhalt e. V. invite all FIDE member federations and eligible teams to the World Senior Team Chess Championships. The event will take place in Magdeburg, Germany, from March 31 (arrival) to April 11 (departure) 2027. The championships are open to players who reach the required age during the calendar year of the competition, regardless of rating or title.

Categories

The competition features four age and gender sections:

• Age 50+ Open
• Age 50+ Women
• Age 65+ Open
• Age 65+ Women

The Women’s sections will be held only if a minimum of ten teams from at least two continents are registered.

Registration Details

Registration opens on October 10, 2026, and will remain open until the deadline of January 31, 2027. Teams must be entered through their national chess federations, with no limit on the number of teams per federation. All players on a given team must be members of the same national federation. Detailed instructions, invitations, schedules, and regulations are available on the official website.

Official Information

Further inquiries can be directed to worldseniorteam@fide.com. The official website, worldseniorteam2027.fide.com, hosts all necessary documents and updates for participants.

Source

This report is based on information published by FIDE — International Chess Federation.

Official source: https://www.fide.com/fide-world-senior-team-championships-2027-registration-opens/