FIDE announces inaugural chess World Cup for youngsters

The tournament will be held in Batumi, Georgia from June 22.

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has announced the first-ever World Cup for young chess players, a move aimed at taking the game to the younger generation and offering more opportunities for them.

The inaugural edition of the tournament will be held in Batumi, Georgia, from June 22 to July 3, 2024. The competition will be conducted in three age groups – Under-8, 10, and 12, and in two categories – Open and Girls. Each category will host 58 participants.

The tournament will consist of two stages. The first stage will be a seven-round Swiss System with two groups of 24 players each. The second stage will be played in a Knockout format, similar to the regular World Cup.

FIDE has urged federations to confirm their participation by February 1, 2024, based on the results of the 2023 World Cadets Chess Championship. The registration deadline for this prestigious event is April 22, 2024.

In addition to prizes that include Apple gadgets, the first three winners of each age category and gender will receive free full board accommodation for the World Cadets Championship later in the same year. Every participant will be awarded a certificate acknowledging their participation.

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“We are tremendously excited about this inaugural event, marking the very first time the World Cup is dedicated to young talents. We expect that the tournament will attract global public interest and raise global awareness of chess,” said Akaki Iashvili, Chair of FIDE’s Events Commission and the President of the Georgian Chess Federation.

He further added, “Our foremost commitment is to ensure a memorable and enriching experience for players and their families in Georgia. FIDE’s dedicated efforts toward promoting and nurturing chess among children remain a cornerstone of our mission, and we are steadfast in our resolve to advance this cause.”

This new event is set to redefine the youth chess landscape with a revamped system, marking a significant milestone in the history of the game.

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