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May 20, 2026
📋 How to get a chess licence in Lleida: steps, prices and benefits
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📋 How to get a chess licence in Lleida: steps, prices and benefits

What a chess federation licence is, how much it costs by age, what it lets you do and how to get one in Lleida through Club Escacs Pardinyes.

If you play chess and want to move on to official competition, you'll need a Catalan Chess Federation licence. Here's how to get one in Lleida.

What does a licence let you do?

  • Play official tournaments and get a Catalan, Spanish and FIDE rating.
  • Play the team league with your club.
  • Sports insurance during competitions.
  • At our club, attend lessons without paying the membership fee.

How much does it cost?

The price depends on your age. Yearly guide:

  • Under 10: €10
  • Under 14: €15
  • Under 16: €20
  • 16 to 20: €40
  • Over 20: €75
  • Over 65: €60

There are reduced prices for people with disabilities. See the full list on the Federated page.

Step by step

  1. Contact the club via the form, email or WhatsApp.
  2. Pay the fee for your category: we'll tell you how.
  3. You're licensed! You can start playing official tournaments.

Common questions

Do I need to renew it every year? Yes, the licence is yearly and renewed each calendar year.

Can I get a licence just to play tournaments? Yes, you don't need to attend lessons.

From what age can children get a licence? From age 5. There are categories for under-8, under-10, under-14 and under-16.

What if I only want lessons? Then you don't need a licence: club membership (€35 per year) is enough. See our lessons for children and lessons for adults.

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