🏰 General Overview

The FIDE World Cadet U8, U10, U12 Championships 2025 are scheduled to be held from September 18 to October 1, 2025, in Almaty, Kazakhstan. This prestigious event will bring together the world’s most promising young chess talents to compete for the title of World Champion in their respective age categories. The FIDE World Cadet U8 | U10 | U12 Championships 2025 are organized under the auspices of the International Chess Federation (FIDE). The championships aim to foster youth development and international camaraderie through the game of chess.​

📅 Dates of the Event

• Arrival Day: September 18, 2025
• Competition Rounds: September 19 – September 30, 2025
• Departure Day: October 1, 2025​

⏳ Time Control of the Event

Players will use a classical time control of 90 minutes for the first 40 moves, followed by 30 minutes for the rest of the game, with a 30-second increment added per move starting from move one. At the FIDE World Cadet U8 | U10 | U12 Championships 2025, this time control will ensure fair play and strategic depth.

🗓️ Schedule

• September 18: Arrival of participants and opening ceremony, marking the commencement of the FIDE World Cadet U8 | U10 | U12 Championships 2025.
• September 19 – September 30: Nine rounds of competition (one round per day)
• October 1: Departure of participants​

🔢 Number of Rounds

The tournament will consist of 9 rounds, conducted under the Swiss-system format.​ This system is ideal for these Championships, allowing fair competition among participants with varying skills.

🏆 Prize Fund and Prizes

Medals and trophies will be awarded to the top three players in each age and gender category:

• Gold Medal: 1st place
• Silver Medal: 2nd place
• Bronze Medal: 3rd place

All participants will receive certificates of participation.​

📝 Registration and Participation Information

• Eligibility: Players born on or after:

  • U8: January 1, 2017
  • U10: January 1, 2015
  • U12: January 1, 2013

• Registration: All players must be registered through their respective national federations.

💳 Payment Details

• Entry Fees: Details regarding entry fees and payment methods will be specified in the official regulations.​

🏛️ Venue Information

Almaty, Kazakhstan will host the championships. The exact venue details will be provided in the forthcoming official invitation.​

🛬 Travel and Accommodation

Participants should arrive at Almaty International Airport (ALA). The organizers will provide information about official hotels, accommodation packages, and transportation services in the official regulations.

🎯 Organizer Information

• Organizer: Kazakhstan Chess Federation
• Contact Email: info@kazchess.kz
• Official Website: www.kazchess.kz

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