1st Dhon Manik Investments Male Junior Chess Open 2026
Organised by Male' Chess Club, Club Dark Knight and Club Stonewall
1st Male' Junior Chess Open 2026
Junior Rapid Chess Championship
- Tournament Overview
The 1st Male' Junior Chess Open 2026 is an unrated Junior Rapid Chess Championship scheduled from August 27 to August 29, 2026, hosted at Dhon Manik Sky View in Male'. The tournament features two main categories, Under 12 and Under 18, both played under a 7-round Swiss system with a 15+10 time control. Entry is set at MVR 500 per player per section, with participation capped at 60 players per category on a first-come, first-served basis. The competition carries a total cash prize fund of MVR 16,500, concluding with an official award ceremony on August 29 at 8:30 PM.
- Category Schedules
Matches for the Under 18 category begin on Thursday, August 27, with Round 1 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM and Round 2 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. On Friday, August 28, Round 3 runs from 5:00 to 6:00 PM followed by Round 4 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. The final day, Saturday, August 29, features Round 5 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, Round 6 from 5:00 to 6:00 PM, and Round 7 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.
Matches for the Under 12 category open on Thursday, August 27, with Round 1 from 5:00 to 6:00 PM and Round 2 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. On Friday, August 28, Round 3 takes place from 3:00 to 4:00 PM followed by Round 4 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. On Saturday, August 29, Round 5 runs from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, Round 6 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, and Round 7 concludes from 3:00 to 4:00 PM.
- Prize Structure and Honors
Both the Under 18 and Under 12 categories offer identical top awards. First-place winners receive MVR 3,000 along with a dinner voucher for three provided by Dhon Manik Sky View. Second place takes home MVR 2,000, while third place earns MVR 1,000. Additionally, specialized cash prizes of MVR 750 each are awarded to top performers across specific sub-categories. For the Under 18 section, these cover Best Girl, Best Under 16, and Best Under 14. For the Under 12 section, these cover Best Girl, Best Under 10, and Best Under 8.
- Organizers and Hospitality
This championship is jointly organized by Male' Chess Club, Club Dark Knight, and Club Stone Wall. Venue accommodations and event hospitality are provided by Dhon Manik Sky View.
