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Tournament registration

Registration is open: Bahrain National Rapid Open 2026

Secure your place in Bahrain’s national rapid tournament. Registration closes 15 September 2026 at 8:00 PM.

Date18 September 2026 – 19 September 2026 VenueBahrain Chess Federation Hall, Manama

Play. Compete. Grow.

Registration & dates

18 September 2026

⌖ Bahrain Chess Federation Hall, Manama

◷ 15 minutes + 10 seconds per moveFIDECloses: 15 September 2026, 20:00

09 October 2026

⌖ Isa Cultural Centre, Manama

◷ 3 minutes + 2 seconds per moveFIDECloses: 06 October 2026, 20:00

01 November 2026

⌖ Youth City 2030 Hall, Isa Town

◷ 90 minutes + 30 seconds per moveFIDE

From our community

28 July 2026

Three promising Bahrain players represent the Kingdom at the Arab Youth Championship in Cairo.

24 July 2026

Highlights from a community celebration and friendly national-team event.

11 July 2026

A friendly tournament and workshop extended BCF’s pathway for emerging youth-centre players.

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