FIDE U20 World Junior Chess Championship in Venezuela: Registration deadline extended.
Automatic translation from Spanish.
FIDE and the Venezuelan Chess Federation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Popular Power for Sport, invite all FIDE Member Federations to take part in the FIDE Under-20 World Youth Chess Championship, to be held in Caracas from 17 to 28 November 2026.
Each National Federation may enter up to two invited players (one per category). Additional players may be sent at the federation’s expense.
Players who hold personal playing rights in accordance with the FIDE Regulations may also be invited:
- The top three players from the 2025 World Youth Chess Championship;
- Youth continental champions from the year preceding this edition;
- The top six under-20 youth players (open category) and the top four (women’s category) on the FIDE ranking list as at 1 January 2026;
- The Under-18 and Under-16 World Youth Champions from the year preceding this edition.
By mutual agreement with the Venezuelan organisers, the registration deadline (including applications for assistance with obtaining visas) has been extended from 16 October to
30 October 2026.
All entries must be submitted via the relevant National Federation using the
official entry form.
Safety measures
The Organising Committee, in close coordination with FIDE, reaffirms its commitment to the wellbeing of all participants and visitors during their stay in Caracas and announces the following protocols:
- National security measures: Coordination with state security forces to ensure a secure route, hotel security and continuous surveillance of the playing hall.
- Medical insurance included: Comprehensive medical insurance for each accredited participant for the duration of the event.
- Emergency response service: A primary medical care centre and a 24-hour ambulance service on site.
- Controlled transfers: Exclusive official transport for airport-hotel-airport transfers and tournament-related activities.
For further information, please contact: [email protected]
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Originally published at fva.org.ve.
