*Date:* 10th – 11th October 2026
*Venue:* Lancers Inn Hotel, Maseru, Lesotho
*Organizer:* Chess Federation of Lesotho
*Status:* FIDE RATED
*1. BACKGROUND*
Lesotho celebrates 60 years of Independence (4th October 1966 – 2026). This championship is the official chess celebration, one week after Independence Day.
*2. FORMAT*
Swiss System, 7 Rounds, Standard Chess. Time Control 60 minutes + 10 seconds increment. FIDE Rated.
*3. SECTIONS*
– Open Section
– Development Section
– Section for People with Disability
*4. ENTRANCE FEES*
– Open: M 80
– Development: M 60
– Disability Section: FREE
Payment: M-Pesa Merchant 34389, EcoCash Merchant 113808
*5. PRIZES*
Open Section: 1st M1000 + Trophy + Gold Medal, 2nd M800 + Silver, 3rd M700 + Bronze. Best Ladies 1st M600, 2nd M400. Best U1650 M400, Best Unrated M400, Best Junior U16 M400.
Development Section: 1st Trophy + Gold, 2nd Silver, 3rd Bronze.
Disability Section: 1st Trophy + Gold, 2nd Silver, 3rd Bronze.
In all categories: Best U14, U12, U10 prizes.
*6. CONTACTS*
(+266) 5197 1238 / 5808 1575 / 5706 9343
*Conclusion:* All roads to Lancers Inn Hotel, Maseru, 10-11 Oct 2026.
*Prepared by: IA Chimbamu Victor*
*International Arbiters FIDE ID 11001330*
*Date: 02 October 2026*