Rules

1. Organiser

The championship is organised by the Plus for Education Foundation (tax ID 51570413, Măgurele, Ilfov, Romania). Participation is free.

2. Tournaments and eligibility

• Children: players born 2009–2019.
• Open: all ages, minimum 7 years old (born 2019 or earlier). Until 7 November, players over 18 have priority.

A player may enter only one tournament and one group per edition.

3. Registration

Registration is done on this site, with email and phone verification. One form may include one adult and up to 5 children. The place is confirmed once the registration form (acceptance of the rules and of data processing) is signed electronically; an unsigned registration expires and the place is released. Registration closes on 10 November 2026 or when all places are taken.

4. Playing system

• Swiss system (FIDE Dutch system).
• Rapid: 15 minutes + 5 seconds per move from move one.
• The FIDE Laws of Chess, Appendix A (rapid chess), apply.
• Qualifiers: 4 rounds per group. Finals: 6 rounds; the top 25 of each group qualify.

5. Recording moves

Recording moves is mandatory for players born in 2016 or earlier and optional for younger players.

6. Tie-breaks

Equal scores are separated by, in order: Buchholz Cut 1, Buchholz, Sonneborn-Berger, number of wins.

7. Conduct

Players, parents and companions respect opponents, arbiters and organisers. Phones and other electronic devices may not be used in the playing area. The chief arbiter decides on any situation not covered by these rules.

8. Images and personal data

Players' names, year of birth and results are published in the standings. Data processing follows the foundation's privacy policy.