Maldives Junior Team Chess Championship Concludes
Organized in accordance with the Maldives Chess Club and Genius Chess Academy Maldives.
Maldives Junior Team Chess Championship 2026: Results Announced
The Maldives Junior Team Chess Championship 2026, jointly organized by the Maldives Chess Club (MCC) and Genius Chess Academy, has concluded, with final standings announced across its age divisions.
The tournament drew a strong turnout of 24 teams and around 120 players in total, with 12 teams competing in each category.
Under-11 (U11) Division
Twelve teams competed in the U11 category. Passed Pawns Cadet finished as champions, Pawn Patrol placed as runner-up, and The Royals took third place.
Under-15 (U15) Division
Twelve teams competed in the U15 category. Mind Masters finished as champions, The Dark Knights placed as runner-up, and Passed Pawn Junior took third place.
Tournament Format
The championship was held over four days, from 10–13 June 2026, at Chess Arcade, Sports Complex. Teams were made up of four main players, one reserve, and one team manager, and could be formed from a single school, a mix of schools, academies, or independent players. Each team was required to include at least one female player in every round. With 12 teams in each category, the event was run across a series of rounds with a time control of 15 minutes plus 5 seconds increment per move.
Congratulations to all participating teams which brought over 120 young players from across the Maldives.
