
According to 3. 4. A of WC regulations top 3 players from each age category (6 X 3 = 18 players)
by FIDE standard rating (April 1, 2025) are granted personal rights to participate in the FIDE World Cup 2025 Under 8,10, and 12, which will be held in Batumi, Georgia from June 22 to July 3.
The above-mentioned players with personal rights will receive free full board accommodation (in twin share rooms) from June 22 (lunch) to July 3 (breakfast).
The players with personal rights will also get travel compensation for air-tickets – €600 for players from Europe and €1,200 for players from other continents.
The list of top players by FIDE standard rating as of April 1, 2025:

- The registration deadline is April 22, 2025.
- If any player does not accept the invitation by April 22, 2025, the spot be allocated as an additional organizer wildcard.
- In order to ensure proper tournament standards, FIDE member federations must fully complete the Excel registration form and send it back to the contact person before the registration deadline April 22, 2025. Incomplete registrations will not be accepted.
- WC will be played in two stages. Stage 1 will be a 7-round Swiss system tournament. In Stage 2, players who finish in the same position in each group will play against each other.
Prizes:
6 Playing categories X 3 Players each category = 18 players (Open 8, 10, 12 + Girls 8, 10, 12) | |
I | Cup, Medal, Diploma, MacBook Air 2023/24 |
II | Cup, Medal, Diploma, iPhone 16 |
III | Medal, Diploma, IPAD |

The top three finishers in each age category/any gender will get free FB (in twin share rooms with bath and/or shower) for the World Cadets championship of the same year.
Each participant will receive an appropriate certificate.
Contact Information
E-mail: wcc@fide.com
Official website – wcc2025.fide.com/