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Al Ain prepares to host youth chess world championship with 40 countries taking part

Al Ain, United Arab Emirates ·

Delegations have begun arriving in Al Ain for the fourth edition of the world youth rapid and blitz chess championship for players under 20, running from 2 to 7 November 2026 with 185 players from 40 countries.

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