European Chess Union (ECU), Romanian Chess Federation and “Mind Games & Events” Sports Association have the honour to invite all European Chess Federations affiliated to ECU to participate in the 18th European Youth Rapid & Blitz U-8,10,12,14,16,18 Championship.

The event will be held in the city of Oradea, Romania, on the dates of 31st July (arrival) to 5th August 2018 (departure).

Participation

1. The Championship is open to all players from European Chess Federations. Each ECU member federation can register an unlimited number of players that meet the age requirements of respective sections.

2. All players have to register through their national federations before 4th June 2018 (registration deadline). The entry form should be filled in by the national federation on the official website of the championship.

3. Players with FIDE ID registered in the Bulgarian Chess Federation can send the application of participation only individually, through the ECU secretariat (ecu.secretariat@gmail.com), and play under the ECU flag.

4. According to the ECU Rules (Article B.14.5.1), for youth tournaments the players are accommodated in one of the official hotels.

Access to playing areas and venues will be allowed only to people accredited by the organizer.