The chess world's spotlight will turn on Pula (Sardinia), Italy, this fall as the first-ever FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship U20 approaches. The event will take place on the second-largest Mediterranean Island from October 9 (arrival) to October 16 (departure), 2023.

The Organizing Committee is thrilled to announce an amazing opportunity for the first 50 Federations to reach out. Seize a unique chance to get free accommodation for a boy and a girl chess player in our partner hotels by registering by August 25, 2023. Players will be accommodated on a "first come, first served" basis in the partner hotels (check out the official website). To take advantage of such an opportunity, please email the OC juniorrapidandblitz2023@fide.com expressing your interest and including the following details: Name, Surname, and FIDE ID.

Only National Chess Federations can apply; individuals cannot submit their own requests.

Regulations and invitation letter (pdf)

Official website: juniorrapidandblitz2023.fide.com 

Email: juniorrapidandblitz2023@fide.com 

Photo: Olaf Tausch