UKCC Challengers 2026
Sat 3 Oct · 11:00
Holiday Inn Peterborough - West
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The UKCC Challengers 2026 is set for October 3 at Holiday Inn Peterborough West in Peterborough. This qualifying event for the Terafinal and Challengers is open only to players who have qualified from a Megafinal, with divisions for U8s/U10s on Saturday and U12s/U14s/U18s on Sunday.
This is a qualifying event for the Terafinal and Challengers. Only players who have qualified from a Megafinal event are eligible to play a Gigafinal. U8s and U10s play on Saturday, U12s, 14s and 18s on Sunday. 7 rounds of 15+10. The UK Chess Challenge, proudly sponsored by Delancey, first took place in 1996 and has since grown into one of the largest junior chess tournaments in the world. Over 1 million children have taken part since 1996! The list of previous winners includes several grandmasters and international players.
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UKCC Challengers 2026 takes place on Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Sunday, 4 October 2026.
UKCC Challengers 2026 is held at Holiday Inn Peterborough - West in Peterborough (Thorpe Wood, Peterborough, PE3 6SG).
Tickets for UKCC Challengers 2026 can be booked via englishchess.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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UKCC Challengers 2026
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The UKCC Challengers 2026 is set for October 3 at Holiday Inn Peterborough West in Peterborough. This qualifying event for the Terafinal and Challengers is open only to players who have qualified from a Megafinal, with divisions for U8s/U10s on Saturday and U12s/U14s/U18s on Sunday.
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Organiser’s full description
This is a qualifying event for the Terafinal and Challengers. Only players who have qualified from a Megafinal event are eligible to play a Gigafinal. U8s and U10s play on Saturday, U12s, 14s and 18s on Sunday. 7 rounds of 15+10. The UK Chess Challenge, proudly sponsored by Delancey, first took place in 1996 and has since grown into one of the largest junior chess tournaments in the world. Over 1 million children have taken part since 1996! The list of previous winners includes several grandmasters and international players.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
When is UKCC Challengers 2026?
UKCC Challengers 2026 takes place on Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Sunday, 4 October 2026.
Where is UKCC Challengers 2026 taking place?
UKCC Challengers 2026 is held at Holiday Inn Peterborough - West in Peterborough (Thorpe Wood, Peterborough, PE3 6SG).
How do I get tickets for UKCC Challengers 2026?
Tickets for UKCC Challengers 2026 can be booked via englishchess.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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