All FIDE member federations are invited to participate in the 2025 World Senior Individual Chess Championships, which will take place in Gallipoli, Puglia, Italy, from October 20 (arrival) to November 2 (departure).

The championships will feature four categories: Open and Women’s sections for 50+ and 65+ age groups. Players must have reached the respective age of 50 or 65 by December 31, 2025.

The top three players from each category of the previous World Senior Championships have a personal right to participate. Additionally, the top three players from each category of the previous year’s Continental Senior Individual Championships are also qualified. Their places cannot be substituted.

The total prize fund for all categories is €43,000.

The registration deadline is September 1, 2025.

As part of the event, several side activities will be organized, including two FIDE-rated blitz tournaments.

Invitation letter, regulations, accommodation, prizes (PDF)

The official website for the FIDE World Senior Chess Championships will be launched soon: worldsenior2025.fide.com

 E-mail: worldsenior@fide.com