National Youth Championship (U10, U12, U14)
26–28 July 2026 · National Olympic Committee of Laos
Three age categories, qualifying event for the ASEAN Age Group Championships.
Official Governing Body of Chess in Lao PDR
Developing Chess Excellence in Laos
Official website of the Laos Chess Federation — affiliated with FIDE and the ASEAN Chess Confederation
On the board
Upcoming events
13th Vientiane Open FIDE Rated Standard Chess Tournament
29–30 August 2026 · National Olympic Committee of Laos
The second classical open of the season. 9-round Swiss, FIDE-rated.
Lao Women's Invitational
5–8 September 2026 · National Olympic Committee of Laos
Round-robin invitational featuring the top 10 rated women players in Laos.
Federation news
Latest announcements
Laos confirms full team for 2026 ASEAN Chess Championships
The Federation has finalised the 10-player squad that will represent Laos in Bangkok this November.
FIDE Arbiter Seminar coming to Vientiane in September
A four-day FA Norm seminar will be held at the Vientiane Chess Academy, conducted by an International Arbiter from FIDE Zone 3.3.
New school chess program launches in Luang Prabang
Partnering with the Ministry of Education, the Federation will roll out weekly chess sessions in 12 primary schools.