Tournament announcements

Weekly online tournaments on Lichess

UpGrade Chess Club tournaments are held every Saturday and Sunday. All times are Baku time; the Lichess tournament page automatically displays times for your city and country.

• Saturday, 13:40 – tournament for beginners, no rank, IV and III rank. Lasts 1 hour.

• Sunday, 14:00 – tournament for strong III, II and I categories.

The time, control, and rules of each tournament are listed on the club's Lichess page—that's where you can also join the tournament.

How to participate:

1. Register and open an account on Lichess.

2. Subscribe to our club "UpGrade Chess Club".

3. At the appointed time, enter the tournament using the link on the club page. Late arrivals are unacceptable.

Important: Lichess has anti-cheat rules. Using hints or computer assistance is prohibited.

Video instructions: how to register on gaming platforms and participate in tournaments →

Go to the club on Lichess →

 

Qualifying tournaments for the Baku 2027 Championship

Qualifying tournaments with standards of IV, III and II categories:

• U8 (born in 2019 and younger) — November 7–9, 2026

• U10 (born 2017–2018) – November 14–18, 2026

• U12 (born 2015–2016) — November 21–25, 2026

• U14 (born 2013–2014) — November 28 – December 2, 2026

Venue: Chess School No. 4, Nasimi District, M. Kazymovskogo St., 21. Organizers’ contact: (070) 568-44-62 (WhatsApp).

Registration for the U8 selection is now open →