European Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship 2025
Organizers from the European Chess Union (ECU) will host the European Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship 2025 from August 4 to August 8 in Thessaloniki, Greece. They will welcome young chess talents from across Europe to the prestigious Porto Palace Hotel, where participants will compete and showcase their skills on an exceptional platform.
π Venue & Atmosphere
The championship will be held in the Conference Hall of the 5-star Porto Palace Hotel, providing a comfortable and professional environment for participants. Thessaloniki, known for its rich history and vibrant culture, offers an ideal backdrop for this international youth competition.
βοΈ Tournament Format
The event comprises two separate championships:β
- 24th European Youth Rapid Championship:
- Dates: August 5β6, 2025
- Format: 9-round Swiss system
- Time Control: 15 minutes plus 10 seconds increment per move
- Categories: Open and Girls sections for U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, and U18β
- 24th European Youth Blitz Championship:
- Date: August 7, 2025
- Format: 9 double rounds (two games per round), Swiss system
- Time Control: 3 minutes plus 2 seconds increment per move
- Categories: Open and Girls sections for U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, and U18β
Additionally, a Chess Solving Competition will take place on August 6, 2025.β
π Prizes & Titles
The top three players in each category will receive trophies, medals, and gift prizes. Winners will earn the titles of European Youth Rapid Champion and European Youth Blitz Champion in their respective age and gender categories.β
π Registration & Accommodation
- Registration Deadline: July 20, 2025
- Accommodation: Participants are required to stay at the official hotel, the Porto Palace Hotel. The registration-accommodation package includes full board, transportation from and to Thessaloniki International Airport on arrival and departure days, and all taxes.
- Single Room: β¬650 per person
- Double Room: β¬430 per person
- Triple Room (one child U12): β¬390 per personβ
Each National Federation can register an unlimited number of players who meet the age requirements. Registrations and bookings must be made through the appointed local organizer via email at atchess100@gmail.com
π Schedule Overview
- August 4: Arrival of participants and Technical Meeting at 21:00
- August 5: Opening Ceremony at 10:30; Rapid Rounds 1β5
- August 6: Chess Solving Competition at 10:00; Rapid Rounds 6β9
- August 7: Blitz Rounds 1β9; Awarding Ceremony at 21:00
- August 8: Departure of participants
π Additional Information
For detailed information, including regulations and registration forms, please visit the official tournament website
Join us in Thessaloniki this August for a celebration of youth chess excellence at the European Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship 2025!
Additional Details
Playing Venue - Conference Hall of the 5-star Porto Palace Hotel
Organizer - European Chess Union
Tournament system - SWISS