Wadim Rosenstein announced that WR Chess will cover travel and accommodation costs for one young player from each European federation at the European Individual Chess Championship 2026 in Katowice.

The program targets one player per European federation, with WR Chess handling all travel and accommodation expenses. The announcement follows the company’s previous support for international teams at major Rapid and Blitz events. Federations with eligible young players are invited to contact WR Chess through their official X account.

The European Individual Chess Championship 2026 takes place in Katowice, Poland. The event serves as a qualification pathway for the FIDE World Cup 2026. Wadim Rosenstein is a CEO of WR Group, a global logistics and certification enterprise based in Germany.