Laos Chess Federation
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2026 Season

Upcoming Events

Every sanctioned future event. Filter by format to find the right tournament for you.

Standard
11D
06H
58M
57S

12th Vientiane Open FIDE Rated Standard Chess Tournament

The premier classical event of the year. 9-round Swiss, FIDE-rated, open to all Lao players and registered foreign residents.

18–19 July 2026
National Olympic Committee of Laos
Prize: 20,000,000 LAK
Fee: 150,000 LAK
Registration: Open
Youth
19D
06H
58M
57S

National Youth Championship (U10, U12, U14)

Three age categories, qualifying event for the ASEAN Age Group Championships.

26–28 July 2026
National Olympic Committee of Laos
Prize: Trophies & medals
Fee: Free
Registration: Open
Women
60D
06H
58M
57S

Lao Women's Invitational

Round-robin invitational featuring the top 10 rated women players in Laos.

5–8 September 2026
National Olympic Committee of Laos
Prize: 8,000,000 LAK
Fee: Invitation only
Registration: Closed
Blitz
67D
06H
58M
57S

Mekong Friday Night Blitz

Weekly 9-round blitz, 3+2 time control. Open to all rating levels.

12 September 2026
National Olympic Committee of Laos
Prize: 2,000,000 LAK
Fee: 30,000 LAK
Registration: Open
National
97D
06H
58M
57S

ASEAN Team Qualifier

Selection event for the national team representing Laos at the ASEAN Chess Confederation events.

12–16 October 2026
National Olympic Committee of Laos
Prize: 15,000,000 LAK
Fee: 120,000 LAK
Registration: Coming Soon