European Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship 2025

Thessaloniki, Greece
August 4th – August 8th

The European Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship 2025 consists of two different events:

24th EUROPEAN YOUTH RAPID CHAMPIONSHIP

  • Date of play: 5-6 August
  • Six age categories: U8, U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18, Open and Girls sections separately
  • System of play: 9 rounds, swiss system
  • Time control: 15 minutes + 10 seconds increment
  • Prizes: the best 3 players, in each category, will receive trophies, medals, and gift prizes.

24th EUROPEAN YOUTH BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP

  • Date of play: 7th of August
  • Six age categories: U8, U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18, Open and Girls sections separately
  • System of play: 9 double rounds (two games per round), swiss system
  • Time control: 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment
  • Prizes: the best 3 players, in each category, will receive trophies, medals, and gift prizes.

The Chess Solving Competition will take place on Wednesday, 6th of August.