Round 3 of the Central American and Caribbean Youth Championship 2026 is underway in San Jose. The U18 section features the region's top junior talent battling across nine rounds of Swiss-system play. With 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move, players have room to think, but the competition remains sharp. The tournament draws strong competitors from across the Caribbean and Central America, making it one of the year's key junior events for establishing regional ratings and seeding.