Our upcoming ACO World Chess Championships
The ACO organizes three World Chess Championships per year. We look forward to your registration and wish you good luck and a relaxing holiday.
ACO World Amateur Chess Championship
ACO World Senior (50+) Chess Championship
ACO World Super Senior (65+) Chess Championship
All events are played in 7 separated rating groups. See our tournament regulations for further explanation regarding the new rating groups.
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Choose your event
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5* Atlantica Belvedere Resort
ACO 2025 World Amateur Chess Championship
- Open to all players aged 16 and above
- Open to all players aged 50 and above
- Open to all players aged 65 and above
- 9 rounds / prize fund: EUR 5,000
- Coaches on site: GM Daniel King, GM Zigurds Lanka, GM Spyridon Skembris
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Kos
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5* Atlantica Belvedere Resort
ACO 2025 World Super Senior (65+) Chess Championship
- Open to all players aged 16 and above
- Open to all players aged 50 and above
- Open to all players aged 65 and above
- 9 rounds / prize fund: EUR 5,000
- Coaches on site: GM Daniel King, GM Zigurds Lanka, GM Spyridon Skembris
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5* Fodele Beach Resort
ACO 2025 World Senior (50+) Chess Championship
- Open to all players aged 16 and above
- Open to all players aged 50 and above
- Open to all players aged 65 and above
- 9 rounds / prize fund: EUR 5,000
- Coaches on site: GM Daniel King, GM Zigurds Lanka, GM Spyridon Skembris