Asian Youth Chess Championships 2025
The 27th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2025 gather the continent’s top juniors in Bangkok, Thailand, across Open & Girls U8–U18. Hosted by Bangapi Chess Club with the Thailand Chess Association under the Asian Chess Federation, the festival features Standard, Rapid, and Blitz plus team awards and direct FIDE titles.
Expect a high‑level, well‑structured event with full‑board official hotels and smooth logistics in one of Asia’s most accessible capitals.
Event Details
| 📅 Dates | 20–30 November 2025 (Arrival 20 Nov after 14:00 • Departure 30 Nov before noon) |
| 📍 Location | The Bazaar Bangkok (playing venue) — Bangkok, Thailand |
| 🏆 Prize Fund / Awards | Trophies, medals, certificates, team trophies, direct FIDE titles (per regs) |
| ♟️ Tournament Type | Continental Youth Championship (Open & Girls U8/10/12/14/16/18) |
| 🧩 Tournament System | Swiss — Standard & Blitz 9 rounds; Rapid 7 rounds |
| 🔢 Number of Rounds | Standard 9 • Rapid 7 • Blitz 9 |
| ⏱️ Time Control | Standard 90’ + 30″ • Rapid 15’ + 5″ • Blitz 3’ + 2″ |
| ⏰ Late Arrival | Default time: 15 min (Standard/Rapid) • 3 min (Blitz) |
| 📧 Contacts | nik.asiayouth@gmail.com • jay.asiayouth@gmail.com • hotel.asiayouth@gmail.com |
| ☎️ WhatsApp | +66‑989031510 (General/Hotel) • +66‑902859941 (Transport) |
| 🔗 Official Website | aycc2025.chesstournament.org |
| 🗺️ Google Map | The Bazaar Bangkok |
Prize Fund & Breakdown
| Discipline | Awards |
|---|---|
| Standard | Cups/Medals (Top 3 per category), certificates; direct titles (IM/WIM/FM/WFM/CM/WCM) per regs |
| Rapid / Blitz | Cups/Medals (Top 3 per category) |
| Teams | Trophies for best federations & category team medals |
Time Control & Pairings
- Standard: 9‑round Swiss, 90’ + 30″
- Rapid: 7‑round Swiss, 15’ + 5″
- Blitz: 9‑round Swiss, 3’ + 2″
- Tiebreaks: Direct encounter, Buchholz Cut‑1, Buchholz, Sonneborn‑Berger, Most Wins
Sections / Groups
| Age Group | Eligibility (born on/after) |
|---|---|
| U8 / U10 / U12 / U14 / U16 / U18 | 2017 / 2015 / 2013 / 2011 / 2009 / 2007 (separate Open & Girls) |
Schedule (Bangkok time)
| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 20 Nov | Arrival • Technical Meeting | After 14:00 • 20:00 |
| Fri 21 Nov | Rapid Rds 1–3 • Rapid Rds 4–7 • Awards | 09:00–12:00 • 14:00–18:00 • 20:00 |
| Sat 22 Nov | Standard Round 1 | 09:00 |
| Sun 23 Nov | Rounds 2 & 3 | 09:00 • 15:00 |
| Mon 24 Nov | Round 4 | 09:00 |
| Tue 25 Nov | Rounds 5 & 6 | 09:00 • 15:00 |
| Wed 26 Nov | Free Day | — |
| Thu 27 Nov | Round 7 | 09:00 |
| Fri 28 Nov | Round 8 | 09:00 |
| Sat 29 Nov | Round 9 • Blitz 1–9 • Closing | 09:00 • 15:00 • 20:00 |
| Sun 30 Nov | Departure | Before 12:00 |
Registration
- Entry Fee: $75 (official) • $150 (additional) — due 15 Oct 2025
- Registration Fee: $130 for all players & accompanying persons
- Late entries: +$50 until 31 Oct (after that by approval only)
- Hotel prepayment: 50% by 15 Oct (incomplete registrations not accepted)
- Payment: Bank transfer (details provided by organizer)
Organizer
Led by Bangapi Chess Club with the Thailand Chess Association, under the Asian Chess Federation.
- General Info: nik.asiayouth@gmail.com (WhatsApp +66‑989031510)
- Transport: jay.asiayouth@gmail.com (WhatsApp +66‑902859941)
- Hotel: hotel.asiayouth@gmail.com
Venue
The Bazaar Bangkok — central access with full services. 📍 Google Maps
Accommodation
Full board (per person / per night): Single $120 • Double $90 • Triple $80 (limited).
How to Get There
- Air: BKK (Suvarnabhumi) or DMK (Don Mueang) — official transfers available (send flights by 13 Nov)
- City transit: Airport Rail Link / BTS + short taxi
Asia’s signature youth festival — titles, medals, and unforgettable Bangkok energy!