Annex 2World Cadet Chess Solving Championship Almaty, Kazakhstan, 25 th September 2025Regulations’ summary 1. This competition will be organised on 25th September 2025, during the free day of the WCCC 2025, at the same six categories of age and gender as the over-the-board competitions:
- U8 (same set of 6 problems for open and girls): 5 problems of mate in 2 moves, 1 endgame study;
- U10 (same set of 6 problems for open and girls): 4 problems of mate in 2 moves, 1 problem of mate in 3 moves, 1 endgame study;
- U12 (same set of 6 problems for open and girls): 4 problems of mate in 2 moves, 1 problem of mate in 3 moves, 1 endgame study.
2. For each category the time of 60 minutes is allotted for solving.
3. Participants are allowed to move pieces while solving. A solver may use the chess set(s) made available by the organiser, or his/her own set(s).
4. At the same number of points, the 1st tie-break will be the shorter time used for solving. The 2nd tie-break will be the younger age.
5. There will be separate standings for open and girls. If a girl wants to compete at the open, she has to announce this before the tournament.
6. The number of participants per country is not limited.
7. Even if the categories would not be scheduled at the same time, a participant can compete in one category only.
8. A solver may leave solving hall only after finishing solving and handing in his solving sheet.
9. The use of all electronic or technological aids which can help in solving is forbidden, as well as any other kind of unfair behaviour.
10. The solutions are to be written in algebraic notation. It is not acceptable to do it by drawing arrows on diagrams, instead of writing the moves.
11. A detailed set of regulations and instructions for the solvers may be found in another filewill be published on the official site in due time.
12. Participation fee: 25 €
Additional info: Marjan KOVAČEVIĆ - WFCC President +381621792972
Email:
president@wfcc.ch