We’ve reached the halfway point of the FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025, here in Rhodes. Players are now gearing up for the blitz portion of the event, which kicks off on April 16, 2025.
In the meantime, let’s celebrate the champions of the rapid competition. After 11 intense rounds across the U18, U16, U14, U12, U10, and U8 categories, the following players emerged as winners:
Open section:
Girls section:
Key information about the blitz segment:
- 411 players (including 50 titled players) representing 40 national federations
- 156 female participants, making up 38% of the total players
- 14% of participants represent the host federation, Greece
Follow the broadcast of games on Chess.com: Chess.com
Complete results: Chess-Results.com
Photos: Ippotis Chess Club Rhodes
Official website: wcyrb2025.com/