The 2026 Turkish Youth and Junior Chess Championship will be held from January 24 to 31, 2026, at the Pine Beach Convention Center in Belek, Antalya. According to the Turkish Chess Federation, participation will be free of charge and players will be able to register individually through the federation’s official online registration system.
Registrations will remain open until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 19, 2026. No late applications will be accepted after the system closes. The federation also announced that accommodation services will not be provided this year, and players and their families will need to arrange their own lodging.
The championship, which attracts great interest every year, brings together young chess talents from across the country. The tournament in Belek is considered an important step for players to gain experience and for the selection of future national team candidates.