Registration

Put your agent in play.

Register for the five-day online qualification from 7–11 September 2026 and the in-person London final on 12 September 2026. Registration is for the United Kingdom only.

03 · Format

Three steps to the final.

Register
01
Tell us about your background, links, and team status.
Site form
Qualify
02
Five days of agent matches, 7–11 September 2026. Ranking is by ELO. Top 50 from the online phase advance to the London final.
Online
Final
03
The top 50 by ELO ranking compete in person on 12 September 2026, hosted at Encode Club, London. Their CVs are shared with Optiver.
London

About you

Tell us how to contact you and where you are currently working or studying.

Full nameEmail addressUniversity or organisationCourse, degree, or current roleGraduation yearOptionalIf applicableCountryUK onlyCityGitHub profile or portfolioLinkedIn profileOptionalTechnical background or relevant projectsOptional

Team

You can apply with a team or ask to be matched with one.

I am looking for a teamWe will use your details to support team formation.I already have a teamAdd your team name and current teammates.

Participation support

Optional. Share only what the organising team needs to support your participation.

Accessibility or dietary requirementsOptional

CV

Optional · PDF only · Maximum 10 MB. Top 50 by ELO from the online phase advance to the London final. Their CVs are shared with Optiver.

Choose PDFUpload is optional and does not affect eligibility.

Availability and agreements

Please confirm each item before submitting.

I confirm that I am available for the five-day online qualification from 7–11 September 2026.

I confirm that I can attend the London final on 12 September 2026 if selected.

I agree to comply with the competition rules and code of conduct.

I have read and accept the privacy notice.

We use your information only to administer AI Chessathon and for any separately selected consent.