Winners crowned at FIDE World Cup Under 8–12

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6/29/2026 – The FIDE World Cup Under 8–12 concluded in Batumi after eleven days of play, with China finishing first in the medal standings after winning three gold medals, one silver and one bronze. Kazakhstan, France and India also collected gold medals, while India added two silvers and one bronze. The closing ceremony brought together players, coaches, parents and guests, and included a performance by Junior Eurovision 2024 winner Andria Putkaradze. | All photos: Mindia Malakhmadze
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Press release by FIDE / Photos: Mindia Malakhmadze

The curtain fell on the FIDE World Cup Under 8–12 in Batumi, bringing an end to a thrilling competition. Over the past eleven days, players from across the globe demonstrated outstanding skills and determination, with each round bringing new challenges, unforgettable memories and a wealth of emotions.

China emerged as the dominant force in the medal standings, finishing with the biggest haul of the tournament. The Chinese contingent claimed three gold medals, one silver and one bronze. Kazakhstan also enjoyed a strong campaign, securing one gold and two bronze medals, while France and India rounded out the gold medal winners, with each nation taking home one gold. India further bolstered their tally with two silver medals and one bronze.

Congratulations to all 18 medallists and every participant for their remarkable achievements and the fighting spirit they brought to the board.

Open U08

FIDE World Cadets Cup Under 8–12 2026

🥇 Jin Yuxin (CHN) – 9½
🥈 Sergeev Vladimir Nik (FID) – 9
🥉 Zhang Ruike (CHN) – 8½

Final standings

Rk. SNo Name FED Rtg Pts. TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 TB5 TB6
1 4
Jin, Yuxin CHN 1738 9,5 0 76,5 82,5 71 8 1559
2 46
Sergeev, Vladimir Nik FID 1512 9 0 71 74,5 58,75 8 1594
3 118
Zhang, Ruike CHN 0 8,5 0 71,5 77,5 58,5 7 1633
4 10
Turaga, Varun Karthik USA 1673 8,5 0 66 70,5 52,25 7 1499
5 9
Ivanov, Theo BEL 1679 8 0 75,5 80,5 54 7 1551
6 1
Bausys, Nikolas LTU 1844 8 0 73 78 52,5 8 1530
7 8
Acharya, Nikesh ENG 1695 8 0 72 77,5 53,25 7 1503
8 48
Gubatov, Ziya AZE 1505 8 0 68 71,5 48 8 1583
9 24
Ulemj, Mendsaikhan MGL 1571 7,5 0 70 73,5 44,25 7 1584
10 17
Fatkhlislamov, Oskar FID 1587 7,5 0 67 71 43,25 7 1445
11 56
Anders, Pavel FID 1489 7,5 0 66,5 68,5 43,25 6 1614
12 28
Gatin, Marsel R FID 1560 7,5 0 64 68 45,25 6 1474
13 23
Ishaan, Agnihotri IND 1573 7,5 0 59 63 42,5 7 1463
14 31
AFM Markov, Mikhail Ev. FID 1555 7 0 75 79,5 46,75 6 1537
15 51
Mirzakulov, Kemal UZB 1499 7 0 71,5 76 42 7 1634

...118 players

Girls U08

FIDE World Cadets Cup Under 8–12 2026

🥇 Sun Yunjin (CHN) – 9½
🥈 Ye Xinhe (CHN) – 8½
🥉 Saiaastha Singh (IND) – 8½

Final standings

Rk. SNo Name FED Rtg Pts. TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 TB5 TB6
1 87
Sun, Yunjin CHN 0 9,5 0 73 76,5 65 9 1477
2 92
Ye, Xinhe CHN 0 8,5 0 77 81,5 61,25 8 1480
3 17
Saiaastha, Singh IND 1473 8,5 0 72,5 77 56 7 1465
4 18
Shatsila, Miraslava FID 1458 8 0 76 80,5 55,5 8 1495
5 3
Lin, Irene USA 1616 8 0 72 77,5 52,5 8 1437
6 6
Kulchieva, Viktoriya Yu FID 1576 8 0 72 77 52 8 1456
7 25
Shanojan, Akshara SRI 1434 8 0 70,5 74,5 51 8 1507
8 19
Nurmukhamet, Sara KAZ 1454 8 0 60 64 46,5 7 1442
9 5
Bayanlkham, Uurtsaikh MGL 1579 7,5 0 74,5 80 53 7 1459
10 22
Lu, Hanwen USA 1439 7,5 0 71 73 42,75 7 1483
11 51
Gasanova, Aiat FID 0 7,5 0 66 70,5 45,5 7 1462
12 44
Divisha, Naveen Nayakula IND 0 7,5 0 63,5 67,5 43,5 7 1462
13 34
Amanzade, Amina AZE 0 7,5 0 62,5 66,5 41,5 7 1477
14 7
Malakhova, Amelia UKR 1553 7 0 75,5 79,5 46 6 1454
15 8
Mukanova, Amina KAZ 1545 7 0 72,5 76,5 42,5 7 1413

...92 players

Open U10

FIDE World Cadets Cup Under 8–12 2026

🥇 Ulan Rizat (KAZ) – 9
🥈 Mani Sarbartho (IND) – 8½
🥉 Sattwik Swain (IND) – 8½

Final standings

Rk. SNo Name FED Rtg Pts. TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 TB5 TB6
1 6
CM Ulan, Rizat KAZ 2050 9 0 74 79 62,5 8 1887
2 1
FM Mani, Sarbartho IND 2311 8,5 0 75,5 81,5 61,5 7 1879
3 5
CM Sattwik, Swain IND 2054 8,5 0 75 79,5 58,75 7 1855
4 20
CM Nematillakhonov, Nur. UZB 1904 8,5 0 67 72,5 53,5 7 1791
5 40
Lan, Kai Zhou USA 1830 8,5 0 65,5 69,5 52 8 1859
6 2
CM Li, Aiden Linyuan USA 2106 8 0 76,5 82 58,25 7 1914
7 19
CM Nurshin, Nurali KAZ 1909 8 0 74,5 79,5 56,25 6 1865
8 52
Yilanli, Mehmet USA 1772 8 0 73 76 51,25 7 1940
9 43
Damnitski, Uladzislau FID 1823 8 0 72,5 76,5 51,5 6 1937
10 13
Guo, Ziming CHN 1968 8 0 69 74 49 8 1854
11 12
Adilbek, Adinur KAZ 1972 8 0 67,5 73,5 52,25 6 1762
12 36
Pala, Ertugrul TUR 1857 7,5 0 70,5 75 48,5 7 1905
13 16
Stankowski, Wiktor POL 1927 7,5 0 70 75 49,75 6 1776
14 3
Elemes, Nur. KAZ 2091 7,5 0 69 73 47,75 6 1815
15 11
CM Tamizh, Amudhan S IND 1992 7,5 0 60 64 42,5 7 1749

...150 players

Girls U10

FIDE World Cadets Cup Under 8–12 2026

🥇 Chen Zhihan (CHN) – 9
🥈 Bissaliyeva Alisha (KAZ) – 9
🥉 Asadova Madinabonu (UZB) – 8½

Final standings

Rk. SNo Name FED Rtg Pts. TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 TB5 TB6
1 11
WCM Chen, Zhihan CHN 1752 9 1 73,5 78,5 62,75 8 1732
2 4
Bissaliyeva, Alisha KAZ 1842 9 2 71,5 77 61 9 1653
3 14
Asadova, Madinabonu UZB 1704 8,5 1 71 76 58 8 1638
4 12
Nurkhankyzy, Adelina KAZ 1717 8,5 2 72 76 55,75 8 1653
5 5
WCM Nakshatra, Gumudavelly IND 1839 8 0 70 73,5 49,75 6 1700
6 56
Volkova, Varvara FID 1531 8 0 64,5 67,5 44,5 8 1701
7 9
Uranzaya, Shagdarsuren MGL 1767 7,5 0 71,5 76 49,75 6 1655
8 16
Lian, Xin CHN 1700 7,5 0 68,5 73 46,25 6 1646
9 3
WCM Zhou, Abigail USA 1861 7,5 0 66,5 69 43,5 6 1657
10 65
ACM Baghramyan, Sofia ARM 1510 7,5 0 62 65,5 41 7 1663
11 61
Ozer, Elif Defne TUR 1524 7,5 0 60,5 65 43 7 1632
12 13
Levgeeva, Elzyata Nik FID 1705 7 0 69,5 73,5 42,75 6 1658
13 7
Svanadze, Lile GEO 1814 7 0 69 74 43,25 6 1630
14 17
Cherednichenko, Olesya Ser FID 1691 7 0 67,5 71,5 40 7 1656
15 46
Yilmaz, Berra TUR 1566 7 0 67,5 71,5 39,75 6 1670

...94 players

Open U12

FIDE World Cadets Cup Under 8–12 2026

🥇 Llari Marc (FRA) – 9
🥈 Uzdemir Ali Poyraz (TUR) – 8½
🥉 Tulegen Ramazan (KAZ) – 8½

Final standings

Rk. SNo Name FED Rtg Pts. TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 TB5 TB6
1 3
FM Llari, Marc FRA 2283 9 0 72,5 78 62,5 7 2096
2 11
FM Uzdemir, Ali Poyraz TUR 2194 8,5 0 72,5 77,5 58,5 7 2091
3 7
Tulegen, Ramazan KAZ 2232 8,5 0 70 74,5 55,75 8 2028
4 8
CM Kolodziejczyk, Boris FRA 2219 8,5 0 66,5 71 53 8 2031
5 2
IM Sameh Mohamed, Abdalrahman EGY 2330 8 1 73,5 78 54,75 7 2098
6 21
CM Kiringoda, Thehas Rithmitha SRI 2097 8 2 66 72 50 8 2023
7 4
CM Demirkan, Mustafa TUR 2261 7,5 0 76 79,5 51,25 6 2152
8 5
FM Zhauynbay, Alimzhan KAZ 2240 7,5 0 74,5 78,5 49,75 6 2108
9 6
CM Lishoy Gengis P, Dildarav ENG 2233 7,5 0 71,5 77 49,75 6 2065
10 22
CM Yildiz, Ali Aras TUR 2089 7,5 0 71 75,5 48,25 6 2128
11 29
Abhinav, Anand IND 2028 7,5 0 70 74 46,75 6 2037
12 30
Bakhyt, Rauan KAZ 2015 7,5 0 68,5 73 46 6 2031
13 13
Yuan, Shunzhe CHN 2151 7,5 0 62,5 67,5 44,5 5 1952
14 101
Jibladze, Nikoloz GEO 1620 7,5 0 60,5 65 42,25 6 1966
15 1
FM Advik, Amit Agrawal IND 2382 7 0 70,5 75,5 45,5 4 2034

...118 players

Girls U12

FIDE World Cadets Cup Under 8–12 2026

🥇 Divi Bijesh (IND) – 9
🥈 Yunker Alisa Genrietta (FID) – 8½
🥉 Filippova Milana (KAZ) – 8½

Final standings

Rk. SNo Name FED Rtg Pts. TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 TB5 TB6
1 6
WCM Divi, Bijesh IND 1942 9 0 72 76,5 61,75 8 1888
2 2
WFM Yunker, Alisa Genrietta FID 2056 8,5 0 70 73 54 7 1823
3 7
WCM Filippova, Milana KAZ 1942 8,5 0 69 73 53,75 7 1860
4 4
WCM Sholpanbek, Zhansaya KAZ 2000 8 0 74 79 55,75 7 1854
5 1
WCM Sharvaanica, A S IND 2068 8 0 72 75,5 52 7 1850
6 12
WCM Zhou, Elizabeth USA 1896 8 0 71 76,5 51 8 1862
7 14
Masaeva, Iliana In FID 1887 7,5 1 66 70 44,75 6 1795
8 10
WFM Khusnitdinova, Husnorakhon UZB 1926 7,5 2 71,5 77 50,25 6 1811
9 3
Makhina, Viktoria FID 2009 7 0 72,5 77,5 45,25 6 1865
10 23
Huang, Zixin CHN 1817 7 0 72,5 76,5 45,75 6 1866
11 25
Afandi, Sadagul AZE 1797 7 0 68,5 73 44 5 1829
12 28
Poliak, Margarita KGZ 1780 7 0 66,5 71,5 41,75 5 1776
13 34
Munkh-Ayalguu, Dorjderem MGL 1732 7 0 64 69 40,25 6 1782
14 22
Zhang, Jianning CHN 1834 7 0 64 68,5 39,5 6 1820
15 29
Kaygun, Melis Duru TUR 1774 7 0 63 67,5 42,75 6 1779

...90 players

The closing ceremony was held in a warm and festive atmosphere, bringing together participants, coaches, parents and guests to celebrate the successful conclusion of the tournament.

One of the highlights of the day was a captivating performance by Andria Putkaradze, the Junior Eurovision 2024 winner, whose music added an extra layer of celebration to the proceedings.

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