As announced at the end of 2025, WFCC delegates were invited to apply for the Fujairah Government grants supporting WFCC development projects in 2026.
Two projects were received by 1st March.
- The one from India included four solving tournaments, an online contest promoting fairies and retros, and four series of at least three online lessons in each one, with a total budget of €2,050.
- The Romanian “Alba Carolina” Cup unites one solving competition and one composing tournament for U23 participants, with a total budget of €1,500.
Having in mind the rising activities and potentials of these two countries, the WFCC Presidium has decided to accept both projects, and to set some standards for the future criteria for the Fujairah grants.
According to suggested criteria, based on expected effects, the Indian project should directly attract more than 200 young participants across India.
Romanian “Alba Carolina” Composing Cup 2026 is expected to engage around 30 U23 participants from 10 countries, and the “Alba Carolina” Solving Cup is planned for 50 participants (30 of them U23).
Project by India (PDF) | Project by Romania (PDF)
WFCC Presidium wishes organizers a successful realization of the projects!