The 35th Croatian Junior Team Championship kicked off in Crikvenica with eight rounds of Swiss-system play ahead. Teams fielded their best junior talent across the board lineup, each competing for national bragging rights. The 90-minute time control with 30-second increment creates space for solid preparation while still demanding precision under pressure. Round 1 matches showed the depth of Croatian junior chess, with several teams already staking claims to contention. The tournament runs through completion, with final standings determining which squad takes home the trophy.