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Press release by FIDE
The second edition of the FIDE World Cup for young chess players will take place from June 22 to July 3, 2025, in Batumi, Georgia. This prestigious event aims to offer more opportunities for young talents from around the world.
The competition will be held across three age groups - Under 8, Under 10 and Under 12 - in two categories: Open and Girls, with 48 participants in each.
The event will consist of two stages. The first stage will follow a 7-round Swiss System format, with two groups (A and B) of 24 players each. In the second stage, players holding the same position in each group will face off in a 2-game classical match, followed by tiebreaks if needed.
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The organisers will cover accommodation and flight costs for the top qualifying players. Heads of delegations with more than four players will be provided with a full board and accommodation in single rooms. The top three players according to FIDE standard rating (by April 1, 2025) will get air tickets compensation in the amount of €600 for players from the same continent, and €1,200 Euro for participants arriving from another continent.
Invited Federations are encouraged to confirm their participation by February 1, 2025, based on the 2024 World Cadets Chess Championships results (Registration Form). The registration deadline for this prestigious event is April 22, 2025.
The organisers will ensure excellent playing conditions, with participants staying in the same hotel where the event will be held. The sunny weather, seaside access, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and well-equipped spa centres will further enhance the experience. June and July are the most comfortable months in Batumi, located along the Black Sea coast, with average temperatures ranging from 27°C (80°F) to 33°C (90°F).
On a rest day (June 30), participants can take part in several side events, including the Delegation Coaches Blitz Tournament with a substantial prize fund of 4,000 Euro, the Chess Composition World Cup under 8, 10, 12, engaging excursions to the Batumi Dolphinarium and the Batumi Botanical Garden, and a football match between representatives of FIDE and the Georgian Chess Federation.
Exceptional prizes await the top finishers across the six playing categories. The top three players in each category will receive awards, including cups, medals, diplomas, and high-end gadgets such as the MacBook Air (2023/2024), iPhone 16, or an iPad, depending on their placement.
Additionally, the top three finishers in each age and gender category will receive free full-board accommodation for the World Cadets Chess Championship later in the year. All participants will be awarded a certificate recognizing their participation.
More information about the event can be found in the Invitation Letter (PDF).
For inquiries and registration, please contact: wcc@fide.com
Official website: wcc2025.fide.com/
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