World Cadets Cup 2026 – Selections Open (short window!)

FIDE and the Georgian chess federation invite all FIDE member federations and eligible players to participate in the World Cadets Cup 2026. The EVENT will be held in Batumi (Black Sea-Side) with the same system as the last year WORLD CADETS’ CHAMPIONSHIP. The dates are 15 of JUNE (arrivals) to 28 of JUNE (departures) 2026.

https://wcc2026.fide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Updated.pdf

INVITED PLAYERS – Each National Federation can register one (1) invited player in each of the categories – under 8, 10, and 12 (boys and girls). The total of six (6) invited players and one head of delegation with valid FIDE ID belonging to the national federation are invited by the Organizer. A player must not have reached his 8th, 10th, 12th birthday, respectively, before January 1st of the year 2026.

Free accommodation and full board will be provided to the invited players and head of delegations from JUNE 15 (dinner) to JUNE 28 (breakfast), 2026 sharing a double room.

To apply for one of the 6 official NZL places ( Under 8, 10 or 12, boys and girls), please email the NZCF at admin@newzealandchess.co.nz

Please include your full name, date of birth and FIDE ID.

Apologies for the very short window of opportunity, but applications need to received by 8pm on Sunday 12 April 2026 as registrations need to be done by 15 April.

Any queries to Richie on the same email address.