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FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship - Asian Continental Stage

by International Chess Federation (FIDE)

Ages 7 to 14

International Recognition

Asian continental stage of the FIDE World Schools Team Championship — eight-round Swiss event for school squads of boys and girls.

Mode

In-Person

Fee

Registration fee applies

Duration

April 6-11 (Almaty)

Format

Team · Teams of 6

Eligibility

Age range
7 to 14 years
Location
Nationwide

Prerequisites

  • Entry only through the FIDE member federation (All India Chess Federation for India)
  • Each squad must include at least one boy and one girl

Open to school students enrolled in the school they represent during the academic year. Squads consist of 4 main players, 1 reserve and 1 captain. Entries are made through FIDE member federations (AICF for India).

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Rewards and recognition

Prizes

Trophies, Medals & Diplomas

Continental team trophiesMedalsDiplomas

Certificate

FIDE Participation Certificate

Recognition

International Recognition

Skills your child builds

Strategic thinkingTeam coordinationTournament tempo and time managementResilience under classical time control

Key dates

Last held
6 Apr 2026 to 11 Apr 2026

How to apply

  1. 1Schools express interest with their FIDE member federation (All India Chess Federation for India)
  2. 2Federation submits team entries through the official FIDE online registration form
  3. 3Teams travel to Almaty and complete on-site team registration before round 1

Fees & financial support

Fee details

Entry, accommodation and travel arrangements are administered by FIDE and the FIDE member federation. Designated qualifying teams receive full-board accommodation, airport transfers and economy-class flights as per the official invitation.

About this opportunity

The FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship — Asian Continental Stage is a regional qualifying tournament organized by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and the FIDE International Schools Chess Federation (ISCF).

Each squad consists of four main players, one reserve and one non-playing captain, with at least one boy and one girl on the team (with limited exceptions for single-gender schools). Indian schools enter through the All India Chess Federation as the FIDE member federation.

The tournament is played as an eight-round Swiss-system team event with fixed board order across school teams from across the Asian continent. Continental winners progress to the FIDE WSTC Grand Final later in the cycle. Designated qualifying teams receive support from the organizers including full-board accommodation, airport transfers and economy-class flights.

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International Chess Federation (FIDE)

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