2019 will be the year where two most prominent tournaments: World Youth Championship and World Junior Championships are all set to take place in India. This will provide a much-needed exposure for young budding players.
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India has hosted several World Junior Championships in the past. This is the first time where we are hosting World Youth & Cadets Championship.

FIDE World Cadets Cup – 2026 in Batumi, Georgia from 15th to 28th June, 2026
Final Report – Senior National Arbiters’ Seminar and Examination, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on 14 & 15 March 2026.
Final Report :SNA Seminar and Exam held in Ranchi on 21 & 22 Feb 2026
Final Report :Senior National Arbiter Seminar cum Examination in Mohali on 31st Jan & 1st Feb 2026.
Final report :SNA Seminar, Bhubneshwar on 17 & 18 January 2026
FIDE World Youth Chess Championships – 2026 in Montesilvano, Italy from 14th to 27th June, 2026