The Golem seaside
Durres is one of Albania’s most popular and family-friendly destinations. The Golem seaside offers golden sand, turquoise waters and is unique for its balance of serenity and convenience.
The beach stays relaxed and visitors can enjoy quiet days or lively evenings along the promenade.
The Grand Blue Fafa Resort, host venue of the championship, also provides easy access to cultural and historical sites. Travelers can explore Durres and the nearby Golem beach with ease.
Being one of the oldest cities of Albania, Durres was known formerly as Dyrrachium. Legend says it was founded by Epidamnos, the Illyrian King of the area. It was for centuries the largest
port on the Adriatic and the start of the Via Egnatia road to Constantinople/Istanbul. Visits to the Durres Roman amphitheatre (the largest one in the Balkans with 20,000 seats capacity)
and the Archaeological Museum are very well recommended.
Albania is a popular destination and connected with many major airports and direct flights:
- Air Albania
- Turkish Airlines
- Lufthansa
- Ryanair
- Wizzair
- check SkyScanner for many more.
If you are traveling from or via Italy, there is also a daily ferry between the ports of Bari and Durres:
Our Venue
The 5-star Grand Blue Fafa Resort
Event schedule
18/4, 14:00 -> Arrivals
19/4, 10:30 -> Technical Meeting
19/4, 15:00 -> Round 1
20/4, 15:00 -> Round 2
21/4, 15:00 -> Round 3
22/4, 15:00 -> Round 4
23/4, 15:00 -> Round 5
24/4, 00:00 -> Free Day
25/4, 15:00 -> Round 6
26/4, 15:00 -> Round 7
27/4, 15:00 -> Round 8
28/4, 14:00 -> Round 9
28/4, 21:00 -> Closing Ceremony
29/4, 11:00 -> Departures
Entry deadline
Registrations and bookings for the FIDE World Senior Team Championships are possible until 18 February only through email worldseniorteam@fide.com to the appointed Local Organiser.
System of Play
According to the FIDE tournament rules, the World Senior Team Championship will be played in four categories: age 50+ and 65+ (Open and women).
The games will be held in 9 rounds as a FIDE-rated Swiss system.
The time limit for each player is 90 minutes for 40 moves + 30 minutes for the rest of the game + 30 seconds for each move from move 1. Default time for all nine rounds is 30 minutes.
The Championships will be played on 4 boards with 1 allowed reserve player (teams can consist of 4 or 5 members).
Prize Fund €10,000
See prize fund distribution in chapter 12 of the full regulations.
Full Regulations & Registration rules
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Registration Form WSTCC 2026