Another invitation for a Junior event and this time, it is for the lower age of U8, U10 and U12 – dubbed the Cadets, which will be hosted by the city of Batumi, Georgia from 15th to 28th September 2022. Organized by FIDE, the Georgian Chess Federation & the Georgian chess club, the event is similar to the Youth event but caters to the younger age group for both Boys/Open and Girls categories. More information about the event can be found by going to World Cadets 2022 – Home Page (fide.com)

Similar to the Youth event, all National Federation is allowed one official player for each of the age categories where accommodation for the players will be provided by the organizer. Nonetheless, additional players are also welcome to join the event provided their registration is made via the respective National Federation and their traveling and accommodation costs are to be borne on their own.

The Malaysian Chess Federation is opening applications for all interested youth in Malaysia – one each for the respective age group U8, U10, and U12 (both Open and Girls), to apply as the Official Representative to participate in the event. MCF is looking to select 6 qualified players – to be accompanied by a Trainer/Captain (if feasible), to participate in the event. The captain will also help the additional players who are willing to travel and participate on their own.

For more information on the event, please download the following documentation

Those who are interested to apply for a spot to don our national colors, please register at https://forms.gle/G9NPhp7QRe9mbnM68

To streamline and manage the applications and selection process, the closing date to apply for this event is also maintained on the 30th of June 2022 and those selected for the event will be informed no later than the 7th of July 2022. All those selected must complete all necessary payments and documentation to MCF by the 12th of July 2022.