Round 1 of the FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 starts June 16 in Batumi, Georgia. Eleven rounds of Swiss system chess with 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move. Top young players from 12 categories compete for titles. Key names include Poland’s Jan Kowalski and India’s Arjun Mehta. High stakes for early points. Ratings could rise sharply. Opening choices critical. Watch for tactical fireworks in the first games.