Discover all upcoming chess tournaments in the United Arab Emirates in 2026, including events in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Al Ain.
This calendar includes open, junior, rapid, blitz, and classical tournaments, suitable for school players, club players, and competitive juniors.
Upcoming Chess Tournaments in UAE 2026 – Complete Calendar
| Tournament Name | City | Format | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iMaster Open Blitz Chess Tournament – January | Dubai | Blitz | 18 Jan 2026 | Confirmed |
| iMaster U1800 Classic Chess Tournament – January | Dubai | Classical | 17 Jan 2026 | Confirmed |
| Improve ME Institute Open Blitz Chess Tournament | Dubai | Blitz | 11 Jan 2026 | Confirmed |
| Improve ME Institute Under-18 Rapid Chess Tournament | Dubai | Rapid | 11 Jan 2026 | Confirmed |
| UW Mall Classic U2200 Chess Tournament by iMaster Chess | Dubai | Classical | 02 Jan 2026 | Confirmed |
| Sharjah Masters A | Sharjah | Classical | 20 Apr 2026 | Confirmed |
| Sharjah Masters B | Sharjah | Classical | 20 Apr 2026 | Confirmed |
| Sharjah Masters C | Sharjah | Classical | 20 Apr 2026 | Confirmed |
| Dubai Open Chess Championship | Dubai | Classical | 2026 (TBA) | Expected |
| Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival | Abu Dhabi | Classical / Rapid / Blitz | 2026 (TBA) | Expected |
| Sharjah Ramadan Chess Tournament | Sharjah | Rapid / Blitz | 2026 (TBA) | Expected |
| Dubai Schools Chess Championship | Dubai | Rapid | 2026 (TBA) | Expected |
| UAE Youth Chess Championship | UAE | Classical | 2026 (TBA) | Expected |
| Al Ain Chess Open | Al Ain | Classical | 2026 (TBA) | Expected |
Source
Local UAE chess organisers
Past UAE Chess Federation calendars
Institute-hosted tournament records
