FENAJ 2026 will bring Brazil’s odd-year youth categories to Aracaju from August 5 to 9, 2026. The festival includes U13, U15 and U17 competitions.
Players will compete in classical, rapid and blitz chess during the same national youth festival. The classical championship uses six rounds with 60 minutes plus a 30-second increment from move one.
The event is hosted at Real Praia Hotel, allowing players, parents and coaches to combine the playing venue and accommodation in one property.
🗓️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | August 5–9, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil |
| 🏛️ Venue | Real Praia Hotel |
| ♟️ Formats | Classical, Rapid and Blitz |
| 👥 Age Categories | U13, U15 and U17 |
| ⏱️ Classical Time Control | 60 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| 🔢 Classical Rounds | 6 |
| 👤 Organizer | Brazilian Chess Confederation and Sergipe Chess Federation |
| 🌐 Chess-Results – Classical | https://chess-results.com/tnr1426809.aspx?lan=1 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The classical championship is a six-round Swiss tournament. Each player receives 60 minutes for the game with a 30-second increment from move one.
Rapid and blitz competitions form part of the same festival, giving each age category a complete three-format national program.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Classical Rounds | 6 |
| Classical Time Control | 60 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| Additional Formats | Rapid and Blitz |
♟️ Sections / Groups
The festival is organized by age category, with separate competition groups for boys and girls under the applicable national rules.
| Section | Information |
|---|---|
| U13 | Players in the under-13 category |
| U15 | Players in the under-15 category |
| U17 | Players in the under-17 category |
📝 Registration
Registration information is provided through the official event form and the Brazilian chess authorities.
| Registration Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Registration Form | https://bit.ly/4n14MMO |
👤 Organizer
| Organizer Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organizer | Brazilian Chess Confederation and Sergipe Chess Federation |
| Tournament Directors | Silvia Menezes and Máximo Igor Macedo |
| Chief Arbiter | IA Máximo Igor Macedo |
📍 Venue
Real Praia Hotel – Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
The hotel hosts the tournament activities and provides an on-site lodging option for players and accompanying family members.
Using a hotel venue is particularly practical for a youth championship because teams can coordinate meals, rest periods and round preparation without daily travel across the city.
🚆 How to Get There
Aracaju is served by Santa Maria Airport and an urban road network connecting the airport area with the city’s hotel districts. Participants should use the Real Praia Hotel name when arranging airport or local transfers.
Teams traveling in groups should confirm arrival procedures and check-in times directly with the federation or the hotel.
ℹ️ Other Information
Accommodation
Participants may stay at Real Praia Hotel, subject to room availability. Booking conditions and any tournament rates should be confirmed directly with the hotel or the organizing federation.
Official Resources
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Brazilian Chess Confederation | https://www.cbx.org.br/ |
| Sergipe Chess Federation | https://www.fsx.org.br/ |
Additional Details
Organizer
♟️ About the Organizer
Brazilian Chess Confederation, officially known as Confederação Brasileira de Xadrez (CBX), is the national governing organization for chess in Brazil. It was founded on November 6, 1924, under the name Federação Brasileira de Xadrez. The confederation operates as a non-profit organization and is affiliated with the International Chess Federation, FIDE.
CBX works to organize, promote, administer, and develop chess throughout Brazil. Its responsibilities include national competitions, tournament registration, rating administration, player records, arbiter records, organizer registration, official regulations, and communication with the Brazilian chess community.
The confederation works with state chess federations, clubs, tournament organizers, arbiters, trainers, and players across Brazil. It also manages Brazilian participation in selected international competitions and publishes official announcements concerning national teams, youth events, senior competitions, and FIDE tournaments.
🏆 Chess Events and Competitions
Brazilian Chess Confederation manages an extensive national competition structure. Its official calendar includes the Brazilian Absolute Championship, Brazilian Women’s Championship, national rapid and blitz championships, youth championships, school chess competitions, amateur festivals, senior events, team tournaments, and regional championships.
Youth chess forms a significant part of the national calendar. CBX events include the Festival Nacional da Criança, known as FENAC, the Festival Nacional da Juventude, known as FENAJ, and the Brazilian Under-20 Championship. The confederation also coordinates age-group participation in Pan-American and world youth events.
The federation registers tournaments that count for CBX and FIDE ratings. Organizers must submit event information and reports according to CBX procedures. The official tournament database allows players to search competitions by location, date, format, organizer, and rating status.
🌍 Player Development and Brazilian Chess
CBX maintains national databases for players, arbiters, tournament organizers, instructors, and trainers. Players can use the official website to check their CBX information and national tournament activity. The confederation also publishes regulations, technical documents, calendars, official decisions, and registration procedures.
The 2026 calendar includes events for elite players, juniors, school players, amateurs, seniors, teams, and players with disabilities. CBX has also announced accessibility measures for official events, including discounted entry fees for players with disabilities and the creation of a dedicated Brazilian championship for this category.
Through its national championship structure and cooperation with state federations, Brazilian Chess Confederation connects local tournament activity with national titles and international representation. Its work provides official pathways for players of different ages and competitive levels throughout Brazil.
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