Overview

The Junior Candidates Invitational Tournaments are designed for Kids excelling in Chess to further extend themselves in a highly competitive environment.

The 20 best-performing kids from the most recent Interschools Competition for a region are specifically invited to play in the Junior Candidates Invitational Tournaments.

Tournament Format

The top kids are matched against each other in a special 7-round tournament. The time control is 15 minutes per player.

Cost of Entry

The entry fee for the Junior Candidates tournaments is $15. The winner of the most recent Interschools Tournament gains free entry into the Junior Candidates Tournament.

Prizes

Every player receives a certificate

Trophies are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd

Junior Candidate Master

The Junior Candidates Tournament is a great opportunity for kids to earn the Junior Candidate Master Title. Read more about it on the Chess Power Titles page.

Scheduled Tournaments

Typically there is at least one Candidates Tournament in your area each Term. To see the next Candidates Tournament, please check out our Upcoming Tournaments.