With five rounds completed at the FIDE Youth World Cup 2026 in Batumi, the tournament is heating up. Hundreds of young players from around the world have battled through the first five rounds with dedication and sportsmanship, embodying the spirit of chess that unites nations beyond borders.

After five rounds, Demirkan Mustafa (TUR) leads the U12 Open section with 4.5/5 points, while Zhou Elizabeth (USA) tops the U12 Girls standings with a perfect score of 5/5.

The U10 Open section features seven co-leaders on 4.5/5: Mani Sarbartho (IND), Batbileg Boldbaatar (MGL), Li Aiden Linyuan (USA), Elemes Nurmukhamed (KAZ), Damnitski Uladzislau (FID), Nurshin Nurali (KAZ), and Yilanli Mehmet (USA).

In the U10 Girls category, Chen Zhihan (CHN) is the sole leader with a perfect 5/5 score.

The U8 Open section is led by Ulemj Mendsaikhan (MGL), who remains on a flawless 5/5.

In the U8 Girls category, two players maintain perfect scores after five rounds: Shatsila Miraslava (FID) and Shanojan Akshara (SRI).

Standing after Round 5:

U8 Girls  https://s1.chess-results.com/tnr1435097.aspx?lan=1&art=1&rd=5&flag=30&SNode=S0

U8 Open https://s3.chess-results.com/tnr1435087.aspx?lan=1&art=1&rd=5&flag=30&SNode=S0

U10 Girls https://s2.chess-results.com/tnr1435098.aspx?lan=1&art=1&rd=5&flag=30&SNode=S0

U10 Open https://s1.chess-results.com/tnr1435092.aspx?lan=1&art=1&rd=5&flag=30&SNode=S0

U12 Girls https://s1.chess-results.com/tnr1435099.aspx?lan=1&art=1&rd=5&flag=30&SNode=S0

U12 Open https://s2.chess-results.com/tnr1435095.aspx?lan=1&art=1&rd=5&flag=30&SNode=S0

Games from all age categories are being broadcast live, allowing chess fans, parents, coaches, and supporters around the world to follow the action in real time. This technology provides maximum accessibility and brings the excitement of the tournament to a global audience, further underscoring the prestige and high standard of the event.

Link for live boards: https://www.chess.com/events/world-cadets-cup-2026-girls-08/games