Multiple choice general knowledge sports Smallest player category in a chess competition? U-5 U-7 U-11 U-13 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Most organized chess competitions use U-7 (under 7 years) as the youngest standard competitive category. While U-5 theoretically exists, it is practically unused in formal tournaments. U-7 through U-13 represent the standard youth divisions.