Official ASEAN+ Age-Group Championship

24th ASEAN+
Age-Group Chess
Championships

7 – 17 August 2026  ·  Singapore

Compete against the strongest age-group chess talents from across Asia and beyond. Earn international recognition, chase FIDE titles, and represent your federation at Southeast Asia's premier age-group championship.

SGD 36KPrize Fund
20+Countries & Territories
22Championship Categories
FIDETitle Norms Available

Countdown to Opening Ceremony

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🏆 Prize Fund SGD 36,000
🌏 20+ Countries & Territories
♟ FIDE Title Norms in Eligible Categories
🏅 Top 5 Medal Awards in Every Category
📋 FIDE Title Regulations (where applicable)
📅 Reg. Extended · Closes 31 Jul 2026
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Introduced for 2026 — Two New Open Categories

Premier (20<50) for rated players ≥2000 and Challengers (20<50) for players <2000. Both categories are open to players from any federation worldwide. FIDE title norms available in eligible categories where applicable. See all categories →

Why Compete

Your Stage. Your Move.

From top juniors to seasoned seniors — here's why the ASEAN+ Age-Group Championships belongs on your calendar.

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International Competition
Face players from over 20 countries and territories across Southeast Asia and beyond. Test your game at the highest age-group level in the region.
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FIDE Recognition
Eligible categories offer opportunities for FIDE title norms. The Premier category runs as an international titled tournament under 2026 FIDE Title Regulations.
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Medal Opportunities
Top 5 medals awarded in every single category — 22 events across Juniors, Seniors, Premier, and Challengers. Every player competes for podium recognition.
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Experience Singapore
Play world-class chess in one of Asia's most vibrant, safe, and well-connected cities. Explore Tampines, the city, and beyond during the mid-tournament free day.

About the Tournament

Southeast Asia's Premier
Age-Group Chess Championship

Under the auspices of the ASEAN Chess Confederation, Chess Global Cities — serving as Event Manager for the ASEAN Chess Confederation — and the Singapore Chess Federation invite players from ASEAN member nations and Dialogue Partner countries to compete across 22 categories — from Under-6 to Seniors 65+, Standard, Rapid, and Blitz.

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Venue
Our Tampines Hub
5-minute walk from Tampines MRT Station EW2/DT32
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Dates
7 – 17 Aug 2026
11-Day Championship · Standard, Rapid & Blitz
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Categories
22 Championship Categories
Juniors U6–U20, Seniors 50+ & 65+, Premier & Challengers
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Open To
All Federations
Players from any federation welcome in Premier & Challengers

Programme

Official Championship Schedule

DateTimeActivity
Fri 7 AugAfter 13:00 / 21:00Arrivals & Check-In · Technical Meeting
Sat 8 Aug14:00–15:30 / 15:30–20:30🎖 Opening Ceremony · R1 Standard Chess
Sun 9 Aug09:00–14:00R2 Standard Chess
Mon 10 Aug09:00–14:00 / 15:30–20:30R3 R4 Standard Chess
Tue 11 Aug09:00–14:00 / 15:30–20:30R5 R6 Standard Chess
Wed 12 AugFree Day 🎉Rest & Explore Singapore
Thu 13 Aug09:00–14:00 / 15:30–20:30R7 R8 Standard Chess
Fri 14 Aug09:00–14:00 / 16:00–20:00R9 Standard Chess · Social Evening & Standard Awards
Sat 15 Aug09:00–14:00 / 15:30–18:30 / 19:30–22:30Rapid Chess R1–4 · R5–7 · ACC Annual General Meeting
Sun 16 Aug09:00–14:00 / 16:00–20:00Blitz Chess R1–9 · 🏆 Closing Ceremony & Awards
Mon 17 AugBefore 12:00Check-Outs & Departures

Competition

22 Championship Categories

16 junior categories across Open and Girls, 4 senior categories, plus 2 new open Premier & Challengers divisions. Age determined as of 1 January 2026. Top 5 medals awarded in every category.

🌟 New Open Categories (any federation)
Premier (20<50) — Rated ≥2000
Challengers (20<50) — Rated <2000
♟ Open Junior
Open U20
Open U18
Open U16
Open U14
Open U12
Open U10
Open U8
Open U6
♀ Girls Junior
Girls U20
Girls U18
Girls U16
Girls U14
Girls U12
Girls U10
Girls U8
Girls U6
🎖 Seniors
Seniors Open 50+
Seniors Open 65+
Women Seniors 50+
Women Seniors 65+
Age eligibility: Age is determined as of 1 January 2026. For Junior categories, players must be born on or after the relevant cutoff date. Seniors must be aged 50 or 65 and above as of 1 January 2026.

Prize Money

SGD 36,000 Total Prize Fund

Cash prizes for Premier and Challengers. Top 5 medals awarded in all 22 categories. Cash prizes are shared equally in case of ties. Medal placings are determined according to the official tie-break regulations.

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Premier (20<50) Standard
$30,000
Total Prize Pool
1st $10,000 · 2nd $7,000 · 3rd $5,000
4th $3,000 · 5th $2,000 · 6th $1,000
7th–10th $500 each
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Challengers (20<50) Standard
$6,000
Total Prize Pool
1st $1,200 · 2nd $900 · 3rd $700
4th $600 · 5th–6th $500 each
7th–10th $400 each

Registration

Entry Fees

All fees are in SGD and inclusive of Standard, Rapid, and Blitz events. Registration closes 31 July 2026.

Before / On 1 June

Early Registration

Entry FeeSGD 250
Registration FeeSGD 150
Accompanying PersonSGD 150

After 1 June

Late Registration

Entry FeeSGD 250
Registration FeeSGD 200
Accompanying PersonSGD 150

Seniors (50+ & 65+)

Pay by 1 June

Entry FeeSGD 100
Registration FeeSGD 150
GM/IM/WGM/WIMRefunded*
*Entry Fee refunded upon playing all 9 Standard rounds
Premier fee waiver: Eligible GMs & IMs (rated >2450) and WGMs & WIMs (rated >2250) are exempt from the Entry Fee and pay only the SGD 150 Registration Fee.

Location

Playing Venue & Hotels

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Our Tampines Hub

1 Tampines Walk #04-01

Singapore 528523

5-minute walk from Tampines MRT Station
EW2 / DT32

View on Google Maps →
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    By MRT5-minute walk from Tampines MRT Station (EW2/DT32)
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    Hotel Boss (4★) — Official Hotel500 Jalan Sultan · 7 minutes from Lavender MRT · ~30 minutes to venue
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    Hotel 81 Palace (2★) — Official Hotel25 Lorong 16 Geylang · ~25 minutes to venue
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    Hotel requirementPlayers in Premier & Challengers categories are exempt from the official hotel requirement.
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Hotel Boss
500 Jalan Sultan, Singapore
Single
$180
SGD/night
Double
$90
per pax
Twin
$90
per pax
Triple
$90
per pax
Rates per room per night. Applicable to the first 400 paid-up registrations. After 15 June rates may increase ~25%.
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Hotel 81 Palace
25 Lorong 16 Geylang, Singapore
Single
$110
SGD/night
Double
$60
per pax
Twin
$60
per pax
Triple
N/A
Rates per room per night. Applicable to the first 400 paid-up registrations.
⏳ Registration Extended · Closes 31 July 2026

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24th ASEAN+ Age-Group Championships

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Bank Transfer Details
Account Name Chess Global Cities Pte Ltd
Bank DBS Bank
Account No 072-142218-2
SWIFT DBSSSGSG