Next eventCorporate & Embassy Chess ChampionshipFriday 25 September & Friday 2 October 2026
Completed
Inaugural edition
The first Corp Cup event: a professional chess championship gathering representatives of private-sector companies operating in Iraq alongside embassies, in an experience that blends refined mental competition with institutional relationship-building — from the moment of arrival through to the closing ceremony. The championship runs in two parts: the first on 25 September from 00:00 to 03:00 with the 32-competitor bracket, and the second a week later from 12:00 to 17:00 for the rest of the bracket.
Event schedule
Friday, 25 September 202600:00 – 03:00
The championship opens with the 32-competitor bracket — the first part of the draw plays its matches in this sitting.
Friday, 2 October 202612:00 – 17:00
A week later, the rest of the bracket competes, through to the final and the awards ceremony.
About the event
