All FIDE member federations are invited to participate in the FIDE World Cadet U8, U10, U12 and FIDE World Youth U14, U16, U18 Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 to be held in Vrnjachka Banja, Serbia, from April 14 (arrival) to April 21 (departure) 2026.
Gold medal winners from the 2025 World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Championships of the corresponding (or higher), age category have personal rights to participate provided they meet age requirements specified in the Invitation Letter. These participants will receive free full-board accommodation in double rooms.
The participants, who need to apply for Serbian visa, shall submit their request for Invitation Letter no later than February 10, 2026.
All registrations must be submitted exclusively through national federations.
The registration deadline for participants and accompanying persons is March 20, 2026.
Regulations and Invitation Letter (PDF)
Email: wcyrb@fide.com
Official website (coming soon): wcyrb2026.fide.com