FIDE, the Italian Chess Federation, and UniChess are happy to invite all FIDE member federations to participate in the World Junior U20 Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship 2023. The event will take place in Pula (Sardinia), Italy, from October 9 (arrival) to October 16 (departure), 2023.

Personal rights will receive the winners of the World Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship in Batumi 2023 and first 10 players on the starting list (10 for the open list and 10 for the girls’ list). All above-mentioned participants will be eligible for free full-board accommodation. 

The deadline for registration is September 15, 2023

The number of rounds will depend on the number of entries and will be announced after the registration is closed.

Regulations and invitation letter (pdf)

Official website: juniorrapidandblitz2023.fide.com 

Email: juniorrapidandblitz2023@fide.com 

Photo: Olaf Tausch