Contact
For registration, accommodation, transfers and visas, write to the organising committee.
Official email
Playing venue
Calle Mariano Hernández 133, 04740 Roquetas de Mar (Almería), Spain
FIDE on social media
For registration, accommodation, transfers and visas, write to the organising committee. worldjunioru17@fide.com
When should delegations arrive and leave?
The official arrival day is Tuesday 13 October and the departure day is Wednesday 21 October 2026. Rooms are available from 14:00.
What is the rate of play?
45 minutes for the whole game with 30 seconds added per move from move one. Swiss system, 11 rounds.
Can players bring a phone or a watch into the hall?
No. Phones, electronic devices, all wristwatches and personal pens are prohibited in the tournament hall.
Which airport is best?
Almería (LEI) is the closest, and transfers on the official days are included in the registration fee. Transfers from Málaga (AGP) cost 40 € per person both ways.
Where are pairings and results published?
On the Results page of this website, with a direct link for each of the twelve categories.
Who can make payments?
Only national federations. Private payments are not accepted. Balance payments were due by 1 October 2026.