Welcome to the 1st UWC (Dover) Chess Challenge 2025!

Dear Players, Parents, and Chess Enthusiasts

Welcome to the official site of the 1st UWC Chess Challenge, hosted at UWC South East Asia (Dover Campus) and organized by Chess Grande Pte Ltd. This event brings together young chess talents from across Singapore for a day of competitive play and community engagement.

We’re proud to launch this tournament as a platform for both developing and seasoned players to test their skills in a structured and high-quality chess environment.

Tournament Details

DateSaturday, 21st June 2025
VenueUWC South East Asia (Dover Campus) 1207 Dover Rd, Singapore 139654
EligibilityOpen to players aged 20 and below
Capacity200 participants
Format7-round Swiss system
Time Control15 minutes + 10-second increment

Schedule

DateTimeProgramme
Saturday, 21 June 202508:30Participants to be seated
08:45Opening Address
09:00Round 1
10:00Round 2
11:00Round 3
12:00Round 4
13:00Lunch
14:00Round 5
15:00Round 6
16:00Round 7
17:30 till endPrizes and Closing

Categories

Masters (FIDE Rated)Amateurs (Non-FIDE Rated)
  • Requires a valid FIDE ID
  • Open to players of all ratings
  • Prize money available for top 3 finishers
  • Designed for casual or developing players
  • No FIDE ID required
Pricing
  • Rating ≥1800: $30
  • Rating <1800: $40
  • Unrated: $60
Pricing
  • Registration Fee: $40
Terms & Conditions
  • Registration closes: Friday, 30 May 2025, 23:59
  • Registration is confirmed only upon receipt of payment and confirmation email
  • Strictly no refunds after payment
  • For any queries, check the Rules and Regulations or get in touch via the Contact Us page. We look forward to seeing you over the board!

Click Here to Register

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UWC Chess Challenge 2025 is organised by Chess Grande Pte. Ltd.