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
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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)
📅 Registration Closes 15 Jun
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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 Pte Ltd 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 minutes 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 15 June 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 minutes from Tampines MRT Station
EW2 / DT32

View on Google Maps →
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    By MRT5 minutes 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 Jun 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 closes 15 June 2026

Secure Your Place at the 24th ASEAN+ Age-Group Championships

Register via WhatsApp or email with your full name, FIDE ID, date of birth, and chosen category. Non-players: include name, sex, and designation. A passport-size photo is required for each registrant.

Register via WhatsApp
Or email philip@chessacademy.com.sg  ·  WhatsApp +65 9112 3608

Bank Transfer Details

Account Name: Chess Global Cities Pte Ltd
Bank: DBS Bank
Account No: 072-142218-2
Swift: DBSSSGSG