Registration Deadline Extended for FIDE World U7-U17 Rapid and Blitz Championships 2026

Cairo to Host Extended Registration Period for 2026 Youth Championships

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) and the Egyptian Chess Federation have announced that the registration deadline for the 2026 FIDE World U7–U17 Rapid and Blitz Championships has been extended. The new deadline is now 10 November 2026, giving federations additional time to enter their competitors.

The tournament will take place in Cairo, Egypt, from 8 December to 15 December 2026. Players will compete across six age categories—Under 7, Under 9, Under 11, Under 13, Under 15, and Under 17—with separate Open and Girls sections available.

Qualification and Entry Details

• Defending champions from the previous World Rapid and Blitz Cadets and Youth Championships (U9–U17 age groups) retain personal entry rights in their corresponding or higher age categories, subject to age eligibility as of 1 January 2026.
• FIDE Member Federations may register any number of players along with accompanying officials and support staff.
• The extended registration deadline is 10 November 2026.

Registration Resources

Official documentation, including the invitation, regulations, and schedule, is available as a downloadable PDF. Federations should submit entries through the designated registration form or by contacting the event organizers via email at youthrapidblitz@fide.com. Further details can be found on the official tournament website.

The event continues to attract international youth talent, offering a premier competitive platform for the next generation of chess players in rapid and blitz time controls.

Source

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

Official source: https://www.fide.com/fide-world-u7-u17-rapid-and-blitz-championships-2026-egypt-registration-deadline-extended/