2026 KKTC Chess Youth Leagues Concluded

The 2026 KKTC Chess Youth Leagues, organized by the Northern Cyprus Chess Federation, were completed with an awards ceremony held after today's matches. The event took place on October 31 and November 1 at the MC Palace Hotel in Çatalköy, Girne. A total of 33 teams competed across five categories.

Over two days of matches, young chess players competed on behalf of their teams. According to the Federation, the athletes showed examples of team spirit and solidarity. The teams that placed in the top three of each category were presented with trophies.

In the first group, Dumlupınar Türk Spor Kulübü finished first. Güzelyurt Satranç Kalesi placed second, and Lefkoşa Satranç Derneği Yıldız took third. In the second group, 65. Kare Satranç ve Kültür Derneği A finished first, Gümüş At Satranç Derneği second, and 65. Kare Satranç ve Kültür Derneği B third.

Gümüş At Satranç Derneği was named first in two categories. In the third group, Volkan Sevgi Satranç Akademisi Stockfish 17 finished second and Lefkoşa Satranç Derneği At third. In the fourth group, 65. Kare Satranç ve Kültür Derneği took second place and Lefkoşa Satranç Derneği third. In the fifth group, Güzelyurt Satranç Kalesi finished first, Lefkoşa Satranç Derneği Siyah At second, and Volkan Sevgi Satranç Akademisi Alpha Zero third.