Two rounds to go at World Youth Chess Championships: Photos from Montesilvano

The World Youth Chess Championships 2026 are taking place in Montesilvano, Italy, from 14 to 27 June. Organised by FIDE, the Italian Chess Federation and UniChess, the event features under-14, under-16 and under-18 sections, with open and girls’ tournaments in each category. With two rounds to go at the 11-round Swiss opens taking place at the Congress Center Pala Dean Martin, we bring a collection of photos from the multitudinous event. | Pictured: Jiang Tianyu from China | Photo: ChessBase / Nils Rohde