EventChess Federation of Pakistan in collaboration with Punjab Chess Association & University of Management & Technology Lahore, under the umbrella of World Chess Federation (FIDE) and Asian Chess Federation (ACF) organizing the 31st National Chess Championship at University of Management & Technology Lahore. 

All the affiliated units and registered member players are invited to take part. Chess Federation of Pakistan will select 5 players from this event who will represent Pakistan in 43rd World Chess Olympiad to be held in Batumi, Georgia from 23rd September to 6th October, 2018. The Championship shall a Swiss league event with Eleven (11) rounds. Time control shall be 90 minutes with an increment of 30 seconds starting from move 1.