FIDE RATED Northern Ireland Youth Blitz Championship 2026

FIDE RATED Northern Ireland Youth Blitz Championship 2026

Players living outside Northern Ireland are welcome to compete and are eligible to win all trophies on offer.

Wednesday 8 April 2026 (the day after Easter Tuesday, during school holidays)

Free parking at venue. Train station is 15-20 minutes walking. Belfast bus stops on the Main Street in Moira

14 rounds of 5+5 (with a 1 hour lunch break – players can bring a pack-lunch and eat in the relaxation room)

Check-in open from 10:10 to 10:15. Pairings will be displayed at 10:15. Please take seats by 10:25

Rounds 1-7 will be played back-to-back from 10:30 to 13:00

Lunch break: 13:00 to 14:00

Rounds 8-14 will be played back-to-back from 14:00 to 16:30. Prize-giving at 16:30

Venue: Moira Presbyterian Church, 14-18 Meeting Street, Moira, BT67 0NR, Northern Ireland

Type: Swiss pairings

FIDE rules will apply. Remember mobile phones must be switched off and no food allowed in playing hall during games. We have a separate room for parents to relax in and for players to eat in.

Tournament entry fees:

10 GBP. All players must pay in advance by bank transfer, Revolut or PayPal. No cash will be handled at the venue on the day.

Max capacity = 40 players.

Book and prepay to secure a place.

18 trophies will be awarded at the end of the day:

U18 Champion, U18 2nd, U18 3rd

U16 Champion, U16 2nd, U16 3rd

U14 Champion, U14 2nd, U14 3rd

U12 Champion, U12 2nd, U12 3rd

U10 Champion, U10 2nd, U10 3rd

U8 Champion, U8 2nd, U8 3rd

Chief Arbiter: Brendan Jamison (FIDE licenced)

Tie Break order: Buchholz, Progressive, TPR Mixed

Pairing Software: Swiss Master 5.7

Registration deadline: 19:00 on Friday 3 April 2026 to fidechessni@gmail.com