FIDE World Amateur Championships in Klang close entries on 9 October
The FIDE World Amateur Championships in Klang accept entries until 9 October 2026. Players needing visa letters face an earlier deadline.
Klang, 24 August 2026 · ChessWize Newsdesk
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In brief
- The 2026 World Amateur Championships in Klang accept federation-backed entries until 9 October; arrival is 4 November and departure is 13 November. [s1]
- The 2026 World Amateur event has U2300, U2000 and U1700 categories. Each separate Women’s section needs at least ten players from at least two continents. [s1]
- Players needing Malaysian visas for the November 2026 World Amateur event must request invitation letters by 5 October 2026. [s1]
The FIDE World Amateur Championships in Klang, Malaysia, are accepting entries for November 2026. FIDE announced registration on 24 August. Players must register through their national federations by 9 October.
The event’s arrival date is 4 November, with departure on 13 November. Federations may enter any number of eligible players. The registration deadline also applies to accompanying people and delegation members.
Klang rating categories and Women’s sections
The competition covers three rating bands: U2300, U2000 and U1700. Separate Open and Women’s events are planned. A Women’s section in any category needs at least ten entrants representing at least two continents.
9 rounds and an earlier visa deadline
Players will compete in a Swiss tournament over nine rounds. Each player starts with 90 minutes for the game and receives another 30 seconds on every move, beginning with the first.
Players who need a Malaysian visa must request an invitation letter by 5 October 2026. That is four days before registration closes. The tournament contact is [email protected].
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| Fact | Value | As of |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 World Amateur entry deadline | Klang: 9 October 2026. [s1] | 2026-08-24 |
| 2026 World Amateur visa-letter deadline | Malaysia: 5 October 2026. [s1] | 2026-08-24 |
| 2026 World Amateur playing format | Klang: 9 rounds; 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move. [s1] | 2026-08-24 |
Sources
- [s1] FIDE World Amateur Championships 2026 in Malaysia: Registration now open · FIDE · accessed 14 Sept 2026 Primary
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