Organized to expand participation among girls and help competitors hone their mastery over the board, the competition marks its fourteenth year since its inception in 2012.
Tournament Divides Players by Birth Year
The tournament splits competitors into two distinct brackets based on birth year. The first division covers players born between 2006 and 2013, while the second division features participants born in 2014 or later. Registration remains open through Nov. 12, 2026. Applicants must submit entries electronically to [email protected], including the participant’s full name, birth year, sports class, and FIDE ID.
FIDE Rules Govern Rapid Chess Scoring
Play follows standard FIDE rules utilizing the Swiss system across seven rounds. The time control is set at 25 minutes per player for the game, plus a 10-second increment added after each move. Organizers confirmed that the tournament results will be submitted for official FIDE rapid chess rating calculations. Players in each age group compete across five distinct award categories: overall standings, second sports class, third sports class, fourth sports class, and beginners.
Technical University Promotes STEM Careers
As Latvia's sole private technical university offering programs in logistics, aviation, computer science, and robotics, the institute aims to encourage young women to pursue education and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The venue has previously hosted other prominent youth chess events this season, including the Cerību Kauss team tournament and the Šaha lietus competition.
Riga Chess School Manages the Event
The Riga Chess School directs and manages the two-day event, with institutional backing from the Latvian Chess Federation and the host university. Previous editions of the Superšahiste championship have drawn dozens of young competitors aiming to build their competitive ratings and gain tournament experience.
