WELCOME TO ALMATY!
Welcome to the FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 – Asian Continental Stage.
Here you will find the tournament schedule, venue information, useful contacts, and a short guide to help you enjoy your stay in Almaty
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
ACTIVITIES & SIDE EVENTS
USEFUL INFORMATION AND CONTACTS
ORGANIZER CONTACT
SIM Card Availability
Dear participants and guests of the Championship,
We are pleased to inform you that a SIM card sales point will be available at the hotel. You can purchase SIM cards directly at the Information Desk for your convenience throughout your stay.
Emergency Numbers
Ambulance – 103
Police – 102
Fire – 101
Hotel reception
0
internal call from the room
or
+7 7750693467
Taxi Apps
Uber
Google Play | App Store
Yandex Go
Google Play | App Store
LINK FOR REGISTRATION FOR SIDE EVENTS AND MASTER CLASSES
Important Notes:
Important Notes:
We kindly ask you to keep in mind that the number of spots for each master class and activity is limited, and some sessions take place at the same time. Please be thoughtful and choose the activity you would enjoy the most, while also considering others who may wish to participate.
For off-site activities, each team is expected to be accompanied by at least one adult supervisor. If a team is split and some participants remain at the hotel, we kindly ask that at least one adult stays with them as well.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation 💜
7 APRIL
17:30-19:30
Hands-on Culinary Workshop
8 APRIL
15:30-17:00
Master Class
“Raising Champions: from talent to title”
with
GM Abhijit Kunte
&
GM Pavel Kotsur
8 APRIL
17:30-19:30
Hands-on Arduino Workshop
Location: Altyn Emel Hall, Kazakhstan Hotel
8 APRIL
17:30-19:00
DIY Badge Making
No registration required
Location: Altyn Emel Hall, Kazakhstan Hotel
8 APRIL
17:30-18:30
National game Asyk Atu Master Class
No registration required
Location: Altyn Emel Foye, Kazakhstan Hotel
9 APRIL
10:00-19:00
Quantum Chess Corner
No registration required
Location: Altyn Emel Hall, Kazakhstan Hotel
9 APRIL
11:30-13:00
Share the Joy of Chess in Your City
(Master Class by ChessBase)
9 APRIL
15:30-17:00
Master Class
“Raising Champions: from talent to title” with
GM Artur Jussupow
&
GM Darmen Sadvakassov
9 APRIL
17:20 - 20:30
FootLab
Football activities
9 APRIL
17:20 - 20:00
Activities & Entertainment at the Palace of Schoolchildren
- Cosmic Journey: Birth of the Universe
- FlyTech Lab: Drone Experience
- Felt Craft Workshop
10 APRIL
16:00 - 17:30
Hands-on Culinary Workshop
VENUE MAP
AROUND THE HOTEL MAP
- Supermarket
- Pharmacy
- ATM
- Exchange office
- Coffee shops
- Restaurants
TOP PLACES TO VIZIT IN ALMATY
- Kok Tobe
- Shymbulak – mountain resort
- Botanical garden
- National Central Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Almaty Museum of Arts
- Central Park of Almaty (Gorky Park)
- Panfilov Park
- Ascension Cathedral
- Almaty Museum of Arts
- Green Bazaar
- Almaty Terraincure (a walking trail located within 5–10 minutes walking distance from the hotel)
LANGUAGE TIPS
Hello
– Сәлеметсіз бе [ Sälemetsiz be ]
Thank you
– Рахмет [ Rahmet ]
Yes
– Иә [ Ya ]
No
– Жоқ [ Zhok ]
EARTHQUAKE SAFETY GUIDE
Almaty is located in a seismically active region
Earthquakes usually last 10–20 seconds
PARTNERS
INFORMATIONAL PARTNERS
