The International Workers and Amateurs in Sports Confederation (CSIT), the Hellenic Organization for Company Sports and Health (HOCSH), the Municipality of Loutraki and the Region of Peloponnese are delighted to invite amateur chess players from all around the world to participate in the Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships of the 8th CSIT World Sports Games (WSG). This exciting event will take place in the picturesque city of Loutraki, overlooking the famous Corinthian Gulf, from June 3 to 8, 2025.

The WSG is a major biennial multi-sport event that celebrates not only sports but also cultural exchange, friendship, and shared expertise. It is a unique opportunity to meet people from different countries and backgrounds while enjoying a vibrant atmosphere filled with sports and festivities.

The chess program of the festival includes Rapid Team Championship (25 min + 10 sec) and Individual Blitz Championship (5 min + 3 sec). All the participants must have a valid FIDE ID number to compete.

The organizers offer three accommodation packages (A, B, and C), detailed in the Invitation Letter.

The registration deadlines are January 31 (Preliminary Registration) and March 15 (Final Registration).

All registrations and payments shall be done through the Online Registration Platform: 
https://wsg2025.aicsnetwork.net/Default.aspx

Invitation letter, regulations, schedule, packages, contact information (PDF)

Official website: https://2025.csit-world-sports-games.com/

About the CSIT World Sport Games (WSG)

The WSG are a major multi-sports event held every two years, full of sports, sport for all, cultural exchange, fun and new opportunities. These Games are not for top athletes, but for amateurs from different countries and cultures all over the world. The event blends sport competitions with the festive spirit of the beautiful region of Loutraki and famous Corinthian Gulf. The objectives are to create a worldwide family of sports enthusiasts, build friendships, and promote the exchange of knowledge and expertise within the CSIT multi-sport community and its partners.