Chess Tournaments in United Arab Emirates 2026–2028
26 upcoming chess tournaments in United Arab Emirates (October 2026 – October 2028), 17 of them FIDE rated. Most common formats: rapid, open, team. Busiest locations: Danat Al Ain Hotel & Resort - Al Ain, Abu Dabi, Dubai, Rufescent Hotel. Dates, cities and formats are listed below; registration links and prizes are available to members.
October 2026 3
| Dates | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17 – Nov 29 | UAE League Chess Championship - Open 2026 | InterContinental Abu Dhabi by IHG, United Arab Emirates | Team |
| Oct 17 – Nov 29 | UAE League Chess Championship - Women 2026 | InterContinental Abu Dhabi by IHG, United Arab Emirates | Team |
| Oct 30 – Nov 8 | Academies Chess Challenge 2026 FIDE | Dubai Chess & Culture Club, United Arab Emirates | Open |
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| Dates | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1–7 | FIDE Dünya Gençler (U20) Rapid & Blitz Şampiyonası 2026 FIDE | Al Ain, United Arab Emirates | Rapid |
| Nov 2 | Abu Dhabi Sports Championship Schools & Universiti | New Judo Federation, United Arab Emirates | Youth |
| Nov 2–4 | FIDE WORLD JUNIOR RAPID CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS GIRLS | Danat Al Ain Hotel & Resort - Al Ain, United Arab Emirates | Rapid |
| Nov 2–4 | FIDE WORLD JUNIOR RAPID CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS U20 - | Danat Al Ain Hotel & Resort - Al Ain, United Arab Emirates | Rapid |
| Nov 5–6 | FIDE WORLD JUNIOR BLITZ CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS GIRLS | Danat Al Ain Hotel & Resort - Al Ain, United Arab Emirates | Blitz |
| Nov 5–6 | FIDE WORLD JUNIOR BLITZ CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS U20 - | Danat Al Ain Hotel & Resort - Al Ain, United Arab Emirates | Blitz |
| Nov 7 | 2nd Memorable Open Fide Rated Rapid Chess Tourname FIDE | Mamoura British Academy, United Arab Emirates | Rapid |
| Nov 15 | 3rd Memorable Open Fide Rated Rapid Chess Tourname FIDE | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Rapid |
| Nov 20 | Master Moves FIDE Rated Juniors Rapid Tournament N | Master Moves Chess Club, United Arab Emirates | Rapid |
| Nov 21 | Master Moves FIDE Rated Open Rapid 2026 FIDE | United Arab Emirates | Rapid |
| Nov 21 | Signature Club Rufescent Chess Master Series Rapid FIDE | Rufescent Hotel, United Arab Emirates | Rapid |
| Nov 22 | Master Moves Young Stars Tournament (Non-FIDE) Nov | Master Moves Chess Club, United Arab Emirates | Open |
| Nov 22 | Signature Club Rufescent Chess Junior Championship FIDE | Rufescent Hotel, United Arab Emirates | Youth |
| Nov 22 | Signature Club Rufescent Chess Master Series Blitz FIDE | Rufescent Hotel, United Arab Emirates | Blitz |
May 2027 2
| Dates | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 10. Sharjah Masters 2027 FIDE | Şarja, United Arab Emirates | Open |
| May 1 | 27. Dubai Open 2027 FIDE | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Open |
August 2027 1
| Dates | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | 33. Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival 2027 FIDE | Abu Dabi, United Arab Emirates | Festival |
September 2027 1
| Dates | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1 | FIDE World Junior U20 Championships 2027 (Open & Girls) FIDE | Fujairah, United Arab Emirates | Youth |
May 2028 2
| Dates | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1–10 | 11. Sharjah Masters 2028 FIDE | Şarja, United Arab Emirates | Open |
| May 27 – Jun 4 | 28. Dubai Open 2028 FIDE | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Open |
August 2028 1
| Dates | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15–24 | 34. Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival 2028 FIDE | Abu Dabi, United Arab Emirates | Festival |
October 2028 2
| Dates | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28 – Nov 11 | 47. Satranç Olimpiyatı 2028 (47th Chess Olympiad) FIDE | Abu Dabi, United Arab Emirates | Team |
| Oct 31 – Nov 7 | FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities 2028 FIDE | Abu Dabi, United Arab Emirates | Team |
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Compiled from chess-results, national federations, FIDE and ECU calendars and updated weekly. Dates may change; check with the organizer before registering. Last update: 2026-11-02.