Dear Delegates and Participants,
We hereby inform you that, following increased demand from several countries, the registration deadline for the FIDE World Youth U14, U16, U18 Chess Championship 2025, October 3-16, 2025 held in Durrës, Albania has been officially extended to August 15, 2025.
To date, we have received over 600 registrations, and the number is expected to grow significantly in the coming days. We kindly urge all delegations to proceed with registration and hotel arrangements without delay.
Due to high demand, additional rooms may be requested but cannot be guaranteed after the deadline.
Single room availability is limited. Delegations are strongly encouraged to opt for shared accommodations (double/triple rooms) to ensure efficient allocation and access for all participants.
We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to welcoming you to Albania this October.
Best regards,
Organizing Committee FWYCC 2025
The 2025 FIDE World Youth Chess Championships (U14, U16, and U18) will be held in Durrës, Albania, from October 3 (arrival) to October 16 (departure).
Each national federation may register one official player in each category (Under 14, Under 16, and Under 18, Open and Girls). This totals six official players plus one accompanying person (with a valid FIDE ID) per federation, all of whom are invited by the organizers.
Registration deadline: August 15, 2025.
Invitation letter and regulations (PDF)
FIDE World Youth Chess Championships 2025 official website: worldyouth2025.fide.com
E-mail: worldyouth@fide.com