Preliminaries

October 11, 2026 | DPG Media, Antwerp

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Are you between 6 and 14 years old and ready for a challenge?

Register for the preliminaries and perhaps your child will play against none other than grandmaster
Garry Kasparov

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The details

Date

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Venue

DPG Media, Antwerp

Who can participate

Birth years 2012–2020 (6–14 years old)

Price

Free

What's at stake

The preselection tournament is the gateway to the main event: the legendary evening simultaneous exhibition against Garry Kasparov at the KMSKA on October 21.

How does it work?

1

Chess Tournament

With 400 chess players

11/10/2026 | DPG Media, Antwerp

Age: 6-14 years old

Price: Free

2

Simultaneous Exhibition

vs Belgian Talents

Players selected during the tournament

11/10/2026 | DPG Media, Antwerp

5 selected continue

3

Simultaneous Exhibition

Versus Garry Kasparov

21/10/2026 | KMSKA, Antwerp

FINAL

Your Next Move 2026 Kids Registration

Ready for your next move?

Do you love a challenge and want to show what you can do? Then Your Next Move is for you!

On October 11, 2026, we're organizing an exciting selection tournament for kids in Antwerp.

You can register now to secure your spot and receive all the practical details.

Spots are limited! The sooner you sign up, the better your chances of taking part.

Chess rules

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What did our little chess players think...
13 years ago?

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Hans Vandersmissen

10 years old

Thanks to Your Next Move, I got to play against Garry Kasparov as a youth chess player. What started with an exciting selection tournament turned into a childhood dream come true. That experience still motivates me, and the photo with Kasparov sits on my desk. Now, I contribute to Your Next Move so other youth chess players can experience this too.

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Lennert Lenaerts

11 years old

The simultaneous exhibition against Kasparov with Your Next Move was the highlight of my chess career. Playing against a chess legend at 11 and briefly meeting him was special. I was proud that he had to think for a few minutes at my board, which is quite unique in a simul.

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Esmée Ducheyne

10 years old

Chess has always had a special place in my heart. When I was eight years old, I had the chance to play chess against Kasparov. It was an unforgettable experience! The selection process leading up to it was very exciting. It wasn’t just a big challenge; it also gave me a lot of self-confidence and a sense of accomplishment. Although I have neglected chess a bit lately due to my studies, I still realize how much joy it brought me. Now and then, I still play with friends at a café. Maybe I will start playing more often again soon.

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