FIDE Events Commission is pleased to announce “FIDE World Championships call for bids” and invites FIDE member federations to participate.

The bidding deadline for submissions is January 15, 2025, 15:00 CET.

Please note the significant changes to youth competitions approved by the FIDE Council, effective from 2026:

• FIDE World School individual event will be replaced by the FIDE World Championships U7-U17 and with updated regulations.
• The World Cadets Championships U8-U12 cycle is established with the World Cup and the World Championships U8-U12. Both competitions must be held by the same organizer.

There are 7 competitions open for bidding:

1. 2025 World Cadet Championships U8-U12
2. 2026 World Cup U8-U12 & 2026 World Chess Championships U8-U12 (new format and Regulations)
3. 2026 World Chess Championships U7-U17 (new format and Regulations)
4. 2026 World Senior Individual Championships 50+ and 65+
5. 2026 World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Championships U8-U18
6. 2027 World Cup U8-U12 & 2027 World Chess Championships U8-U12 (new format and Regulations)
7. 2027 World Championships U7-U17 (new format and Regulations)

Dear bidders,

Detailed information about the new formats, useful links, and the bidding procedure—including the Bid Form, Bid Form Annex, Bid and Deposit Fees, and Regulations—can be found HERE.