World Youth Chess Championships kick off in Montesilvano (opens in new tab)

The World Youth Chess Championships 2026 are taking place in Montesilvano, Italy, from 14 to 27 June. Organised by FIDE, the Italian Chess Federation and UniChess, the event features under-14, under-16 and under-18 sections, with open and girls' tournaments in each category. The 11-round Swiss competitions take place at the Congress Center Pala Dean Martin. | Photo: FIDE