International Youth Events
My Journey to ItalyI spent years dreaming about having the opportunity to play chess on a global stage. I imagined what it would feel like to see the… Read More »
The 2026 FIDE World Cadet Cup was held June 15 through 28 in Batumi, Georgia. 662 players competed across the six sections (Under-12, Under-10, and… Read More »
Editor’s note: This article was updated on June 29 with photos from the awards ceremony, more photos from WGM Katerina Nemcova, and information about… Read More »
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) and the International School Chess Federation (ISCF) invite all FIDE member federations belonging to the… Read More »
Registration is now open for the 2026 North American Youth Chess Championship, which will be held November 10-17 2026 at the Av. Marina… Read More »
The 2026 North American Junior Chess Championships, Open Under 20 and Girls Under 20, will be held December 18-23, 2026 at the Hilton Charlotte… Read More »
What is this announcement?The USA will not send an official delegation to the 2026 Continental.Accordingly, US Chess will not be handling any… Read More »
US Chess is seeking applicants for the position of Heads of Delegation (HOD) for the below 2026 FIDE International Youth events.The policy for… Read More »
What is this announcement?The USA will not send an official delegation to the 2026 Pan-American Youth. Why was this decision made?The 2026 Pan-… Read More »
Registration is now open for the FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2026. The international event — organized by FIDE and the Georgia Chess… Read More »