Dear National Chess Federations,
We would like to inform you that the registration deadline for the World Cadets Cup U8–U12 (April 15, 2026), scheduled to take place from June 15-28, 2026 in Batumi, Georgia, has now passed.
As of today, the event has reached full capacity, with 606 registered players representing 67 countries. All quotas have been filled and the maximum number of participants having been reached. Consequently, registration is now officially closed.
Please note the following:
- It is no longer possible to register players under invited or personal right categories.
- Requests for invited player spots submitted after May 1 will not be considered.
- No additional players can be entered under standard registration procedures.
In exceptional cases, the Organizing Committee may review applications submitted by national federations for additional players and accompanying persons. However, such participation – if approved – will be fully at the expense of the nominating federation, in accordance with the event regulations.
For further details, please refer to the official website: https://wcc2026.fide.com/
We kindly ask all federations to acknowledge this notice and refrain from submitting further registration requests under normal entry categories.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Sincerely,
FIDE EVE Commission