The rapid games of the WCY-2025 starts today, October 31. 249 sportsmen (134 boys and 115 girls) from 20 federations around the world will participate in 10 age groups.
The Juniors Boys Open (B19) age group will participate 18 sportsmen. They will play 9 rounds of Swiss system.
The Juniors Girls (G19) age group will participate 15 sportsmen. They will play 7 rounds of Swiss system.
The Cadets Boys Open (B16) age group will participate 26 sportsmen. They will play 9 rounds of Swiss system.
The Cadets Girls (G16) age group will participate 24 sportsmen. They will play 9 rounds of Swiss system.
The Mini Cadets Boys Open (B13) age group will participate 32 sportsmen. They will play 9 rounds of Swiss system.
The Mini Cadets Girls (G13) age group will participate 26 sportsmen. They will play 9 rounds of Swiss system.
The Hopes Boys Open (B10) age group will participate 34 sportsmen. They will play 9 rounds of Swiss system.
The Hopes Girls (G10) age group will participate 28 sportsmen. They will play 9 rounds of Swiss system.
The Young Stars Boys Open (BYS) age group will participate 24 sportsmen. They will play 9 rounds of Swiss system.
The Young Stars Girls (GYS) age group will participate 22 sportsmen. They will play 9 rounds of Swiss system.