2nd UWC (Dover) Chess Challenge 2026
A FIDE-rated annual chess tournament jointly presented by UWCSEA Dover and Chess Grande for committed school-aged players.
20 Jun 2026
0900-1800
Event details
- Date
- Venue
- UWCSEA Dover 1207 Dover Road, Singapore 139654
- Registration closes
- Capacity
- 150 players
- Format
- 7-round Swiss System
- Time control
- 15|10
- Requirement
- All participants need a FIDE ID
Schedule and Tournament Information
UWC Chess Challenge is a FIDE-rated annual chess tournament jointly presented by UWCSEA Dover and Chess Grande, bringing together school-aged players from multiple countries in a single, high-standard competitive setting.
Built around the principles of structured tournament play, disciplined thinking, and classical decision-making, the event offers a serious environment where every game carries real competitive significance. All games are FIDE-rated, ensuring that results meaningfully contribute to a player's long-term chess development.
Hosted at UWCSEA Dover, the UWC Chess Challenge reflects a shared commitment by UWC and Chess Grande to excellence in education, sportsmanship, and international engagement. The tournament is envisioned as a long-term fixture on the school chess calendar, one that players return to each year as a marker of progress and competitive maturity.
Designed for committed players, the UWC Chess Challenge values consistency, structure, and international exposure as core elements of serious chess growth.
Registration Fees
Complete your payment online after confirming the registration details.
Event Information
- Date
- 20th June 2026
- Venue
- 1207 Dover Rd, Singapore 139654, UWC South East Asia (Dover Campus)
- Participants
- 150
- Time
- 0900-1800
- Registration Deadline
- 15th June 2026
Tournament Format
- 7 Rounds Swiss System
- 15|10 time control
- Default time: when a player's clock runs to zero
Rounds
- Participants get seated
- Round 1
- Round 2
- Round 3
- Round 4
- Lunch
- Round 5
- Round 6
- Round 7
- Prize presentation
Eligibility / Categories
Open U7: born 2019 or later
Open U9: born 2017 or later
Open U11: born 2015 or later
Open U13: born 2013 or later
Open U15: born 2011 or later
Open U17: born 2009 or later
Open U21: born 2005 or later
All participants require a FIDE ID.
Prizes
Championship Trophies
Open U7 Champion
Open U9 Champion
Open U11 Champion
Open U13 Champion
Open U15 Champion
Open U17 Champion
Open U21 Champion
Trophies
Open U7 Top 6
Open U9 Top 6
Open U11 Top 6
Open U13 Top 6
Open U15 Top 6
Open U17 Top 6
Open U21 Top 6
Medals
Girls U7 Top 4
Girls U9 Top 4
Girls U11 Top 4
Girls U13 Top 4
Girls U15 Top 4
Girls U17 Top 4
Girls U21 Top 4
Merit U7: all U7 participants who do not receive a trophy receive a merit prize.
Parent Access & Lunch
Parents
A waiting area is reserved for parents during the competition. Each participant is entitled to one parent or guardian in the school to accompany the participant.
Food
- Each participant receives one food bento for lunch. Guardians and spectators will not be provided with food.
- All food provided will be halal and peanut-free.
- Participants may choose either vegetarian or non-vegetarian.
- No further food accommodations will be provided beyond these two options. Please bring your own food for additional dietary accommodations or stricter dietary restrictions.
Disclaimer
- Once maximum capacity is reached, the organizers may close registration early, even before the deadline.
- The organisers reserve the right to reject any entries without providing a reason.
- The organisers may accept additional entries submitted after the registration deadline.
- The organisers reserve the right to adjust the schedule of the coming rounds.
- There can be no refunds after payment has been made.
- If not enough participation is met, the organisers are free to cancel the event.
FIDE ID Responsibility
Participants are solely responsible for ensuring that the FIDE ID submitted during registration is accurate and belongs to the player being registered.
Any participant found to have provided an incorrect, invalid, duplicate, or another player's FIDE ID may be refused entry into the event, removed from the pairing list, or have their results excluded from FIDE rating submission.
No refunds, credits, transfers, or compensation will be provided in cases where an incorrect FIDE ID has been submitted by the participant or parent/guardian.
PDPA Notice
By registering your child for the event, you give full consent to the organizers to collect, use, and disclose your and your child's personal data, including photos and videos taken during the event, for event administration, publicity, and future promotions in accordance with Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).
Chess Grande Students
All Chess Grande students receive a 10% registration discount.
A Chess Grande student is someone currently enrolled in Chess Grande camps, courses, or private classes.
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Post Registration
A confirmation email will be sent to you regarding your registration.
For questions or concerns, reach out via WhatsApp at 8075 8526.
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Please ensure all registration details are accurate before payment, including category, FIDE rating, student status, and food option.
If incorrect information results in a fee difference, the balance must be paid in person at the event before the player is confirmed for participation. Please WhatsApp 8074 8526 for any enquiries.