The 2023 Junior Speed Chess Championship is about to kick off. Eight talented young players, including names like GMs Gukesh D, Denis Lazavik, and Christopher Yoo, will seek to claim victory.

If you can accurately predict who beats who, you’ll be able to share in their triumph. Whether you’re a grandmaster or a beginner, don’t miss your chance to win up to six months of premium Chess.com membership!

The deadline for submitting your predictions is Tuesday, June 13 at 5.30 a.m. PT / 2.30 p.m. CEST, so fill out your bracket soon: 

Can you accurately predict this year’s 2023 Junior Speed Chess Championship winner?

How to Play

Clicking the button above will take you to a prediction bracket for the 2023 JSCC. You’ll find the names of all of the players along with their match-ups. Predict who you think is going to win, all the way to the final. The more answers you get correct, the more points you get, so choose your answers carefully. 

Please make sure you submit your Chess.com username as part of your prediction. This means that we can find you if you win and make sure you get your prize.

The deadline for submitting your predictions is Tuesday, June 13 at 5:30 a.m. PT / 2:30 p.m. CEST. Predictions will be locked after this, so don’t miss your chance!

Prizes

• The overall winner will receive six months of premium Chess.com membership.
• The second and third-place finishers will receive three months of Chess.com membership each.

For more information on the 2023 Junior Speed Chess Championship, check out our Events page. 

Note: This contest is void in all areas where prohibited by law.

Procedures for Contacting and Announcing Winners and Giving Out Prizes

We will be in touch with winners through Messages on Chess.com or via the e-mail provided in their submission.

Contact will be made within one calendar week after the contest ends.

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NB: If you have received no contact after a week, you can claim your prize by contacting support@chess.com.