MULTAN (APP – Urdu Point / Pakistan Point News – 22nd Mar, 2026) Punjab Chess Federation Secretariat officially announced the Punjab Chess Championship 2026 session and directed players, officials and provincial federations across the province to start preparations for the upcoming competitions.
According to an official statement, the tournament will include a series of events at multiple levels, The decision Which will be held during the months of April and May 2026. All concerned parties have been advised to complete their arrangements for the 2026 Classic Chess Championship, while the final match will be held table Events will be released soon.
The tournament will begin in April with regional and sectional tournaments and qualifying rounds. These competitions will be organized by the respective zonal associations and divisional coordinators, providing a platform for emerging and veteran players to compete for advancement.
In the second phase, the 2026 Punjab Provincial Chess Championship – which includes both men’s and women’s categories – will be held in May. Qualified players from the regional and sectional stages will participate in this main regional event.
The top performing players from the regional tournament will go on to represent Punjab in the 2026 National Chess Championship, where they will compete against eminent players from across the country.
The Punjab Chess Federation urged all stakeholders to enhance cooperation and ensure maximum participation to make the tournament tournament competitive, well-organized and successful.