European Youth Rapid & Blitz

European Youth Rapid & Blitz

European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2022 will start after the finish of European Youth Team Chess Championships being held in the same venue from 19th-23rd July.

The events will be played in 6 age categories: U8, U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18, open and girls sections separately.

21st EUROPEAN YOUTH RAPID CHAMPIONSHIP

  • Will be played in 9 rounds according to the Swiss system (one game per round), with rate of play: 15 min. + 10 sec. per player –
  • Categories (12 in total): open and girls up to 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 years.
  • Prizes: the best 3 (three) players, in each category, will receive trophies, medals, and gift prizes.

21st EUROPEAN YOUTH BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP

  • Will be played in 9 rounds according to the Swiss system (two games per round), with rate of play: 3 min. + 2 sec. per player
  • Categories (12): open and girls up to 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 years.
  • Prizes: the best 3 (three) players, in each category, will receive trophies, medals, and gift prizes.