Jerusalem Rapid Open 2026 — PRIZE FUND 45,000 euro

JERUSALEM RAPID OPEN 2026

17-18 NOVEMBER 2026

TOTAL PRIZE FUND €45,000

RAMADA HOTEL • JERUSALEM, ISRAEL

The Israeli Chess Federation warmly invites all players to participate in the Jerusalem Rapid Open, to be held on 17-18 November 2026 in Jerusalem, Israel

The venue for the event is the Ramada Hotel Jerusalem, 6 Ze’ev Vilnay Street, Jerusalem

Registration and payment deadline: 1 November 2026

Regulations

For more information:

elitechess.israel@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +972 54 685 0024

https://jerusalem.chess.org.il/

32nd Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival — Masters

Abu Dhabi Chess Festival 2026

The 32nd Abu Dhabi Chess Festival will be held from August 15th to 24th, 2026.

Abu Dhabi Chess Festival

21ST Malaysian Chess Festival

28th AUGUST – 06 SEPTEMBER 2026

The Dato’ Arthur Tan Chess Centre (DAT Chess Centre), with endorsement from the Malaysian Chess Federation, will be organizing the 21st MALAYSIAN CHESS FESTIVAL 2026, comprising the following events as per the details below: All the events will be held in KL Gateway Mall, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

FIDE OPEN Aid PROJECT

EVENT 1) SMS DEEN MERDEKA OPEN RAPID TEAM CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026

Dates: 28th – 29th August 2026 (Friday & Saturday) – Type: Rapid, Time Control: 20 minutes + 5 seconds to finish

No of Rounds: 9 (nine), Team Swiss System – (Total Prizes: RM 18,000)

EVENT 2) DTCN MERDEKA JUNIOR TEAM (U-12) CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

Dates: 28th – 29th August 2026 (Friday & Saturday) – Type: Rapid, Time Control: 20 minutes + 5 seconds to finish

No of Rounds: 9 (nine), Team Swiss System – (Total Prize Fund: RM 9,000)

EVENT 3) MERDEKA BLITZ CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP – (Saturday, 29th Aug 2026)

Dates: 29th August 2026 (Saturday) – Type: Blitz, Time Control: 3 minutes + 2 seconds to finish

No of Rounds: 7-9 rounds, Swiss System – (Prize Fund: RM 2,500)

EVENT 4) DTCN Age-Group Chess Championship 2026

(UNDER 06/08/10/12/14/16) – Dates: 30th August 2026 (Sunday)

Type: Rapid, Time Control: 20 minutes + 5 seconds to finish – No of Rounds: 6 Round Swiss

EVENT 5) 21st DATO’ ARTHUR TAN MERDEKA OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

Dates: 30th Aug (Arrival) – 07th Sep 2026 (Departure) – 9 Rounds Swiss – Type: Rated Standard, Time Control: 90 min + 30 sec increments from move 1 to finish – (Total Prizes Fund: RM 55.000)

EVENT 6) DANIEL YONG CHEN-I MEMORIAL – MERDEKA CHESS CHALLENGE

Dates: 30th Aug (Arrival – 07th Sep 2026 (Departure) – 9 Rounds Swiss – Type: Rated Standard, Time Control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1 to finish – (Prize Fund: RM 15,000)

EVENT 7) DTCN INTERNATIONAL SENIORS’ OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

Dates: 30th Aug (Arrival) – 07th Sep 2026 (Departure) – 9 Rounds Swiss

Type: Rated Standard, Time Control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1 to finish – (Prize Fund: RM 12,000)

EVENT 8) DTCN MERDEKA DAY AGE GROUP (OPEN, UNDER 6,8,10,12,14 & 18)

Dates: 3rd Sep 2026 – Type: Rapid, Time Control: 15 minutes + 5 seconds increment to finish

No of Rounds: 6 Round Swiss System – (Prize Fund: RM 1,800)

EVENT 9) FESTIVAL BLITZ CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

Dates: 06th Sep 2026

Type: Blitz, Time Control: 3 minutes + 2 seconds to finish – No of Rounds: 7-9 (nine), Swiss System – (Prize Fund: RM 2,500)

Register

KL Gateway Mall,Lot L3.01 & 02, 2, Jalan Kerinchi, Kampung Kerinchi,
59200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan

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24th ASEAN+ Age Group chess Championships 2026

7 to 17 August 2026, Singapore

Regulations

Leong Ignatius

Asian Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026

Men & Women

organised by the

The Hong Kong China Chess Federation Limited

Funded by Hong Kong Special Administration Region Government Leisure and

Cultural Services Department

The Hong Kong China Chess Federation Limited (HKCCFL) is honored to invite chess players from all member
federations of the Asian Chess Federation to participate in the Asian Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships (Men and
Women) from 27th (arrival) to 31st July (departure) 2026.

The playing venue shall be at the TWGHs Tungpo in King Fuk St, San Po Kong, Kowloon.
Location on Google Map — https://maps.app.goo.gl/7wEr9MD7mfcEt5f16

Register online at https://asianrbc2026.hkchessevent.com/

Tournament Format

The tournament will be played using the Swiss System;
Rapid – 11 rounds
Blitz – 13 rounds

Rate of play will be

Rapid – 15 minutes for the whole game plus 10 seconds increment starting from move 1
Blitz – 3 minutes for the whole game plus 2 seconds increment starting from move 1

Regulations

Contact

Geoffrey Kao +85296836082 +8613818973842

Email: hkchessevent@gmail.com

Website: https://asianrbc2026.hkchessevent.com/

Players

Norway Chess moves to Oslo in 2026

After thirteen years in Stavanger, a new era begins for one of the world’s most prestigious chess tournaments.

From 2026, Norway Chess and Norway Chess Women will be held in Oslo, with Deichman Bjørvika serving as the main venue. The tournament will take place from 25 May to 5 June 2026, and Magnus Carlsen is among the world stars heading to the capital.

Photo: Erik Thallaug

norwaychess.no

Open A Lecci (+2100)

1st International Chess Open of Lecci

from May 11 to may 17, 2026

LIVE

This spring, from May 11 to May 17, 2026, the village of Lecci in Southern Corsica and Camping Golfo di Sogno will host their very first International Chess Open! Three different tournaments for players of all levels will be organized in partnership with the Corsican Chess League, with €32.000 in prizes, all set in an exceptional environment.

More than a tournament, a Chess Camp

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23rd Bangkok Chess Club Open 2026 🐴 Masters

23rd BCC Open – Tournament

The tournament is scheduled for Saturday 11 – Sunday 19 April 2026, using a classical time control, with one game played per day.

The tournament takes place at the Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa, Thailand

LIVE

Tournament Regulations

This is an individual tournament, open to all players with FIDE ID number. If you do not have FIDE ID, please contact your country’s FIDE Rating Officer;

There are two groups of play: Masters for players with a FIDE rating over 1800, and Challenger for players rated below 2000 or unrated (ratings based on April 2026 FIDE rating list). When registering, players must indicate in which group they wish to play. Players rated below 1800 may participate in the Masters at the Organiser’s discretion, subject to higher entry fee. Unrated players are not eligible for the Masters;

FIDE (International Chess Federation) Law of Chess, rules and regulations apply. Results will be sent for FIDE rating calculations and are eligible for FIDE title norms;

Both groups will be played using a nine-round Swiss System. For the pairings, a Swiss Manager program will be used;
Time control: 90 minutes for 40 moves + 30 min for the rest of the game.

There is a 30-second increment per move starting from the move one;

Starting time will be according to the published schedule and the clock prominently displayed in the Playing Hall. The Chief Arbiter will make an announcement five minutes before the start of the games and at the starting time;
Default time is one hour. Players unable to attend any round must inform the Arbiters’ desk in writing before the end of the previous round.

Failure to do so may result in not being paired for subsequent rounds;
Byes: Players may elect to take a bye for one round during rounds 2–7 only, with a half point awarded. The official form must be completed and submitted to the arbiter table with the score sheets by the end of the previous round;

Dress code: Officials and players should be smartly attired at all times while in the playing hall. Please note, air conditioning is usually very effective in the playing hall;

Players who have completed their games are considered to be spectators. There is to be no analysis in the playing hall after the conclusion of a game. An analysis room is available;

Spectators should not disturb players in the playing area. Spectators or players who disturb the playing environment will receive only one warning. A second violation will result in expulsion from the event.

bangkokchess.com

Reykjavik Open 2026

Reykjavik Open 2026

Dates: March 25–31, 2026

Venue: Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, Reykjavík

LIVE

Format: 9‑round Swiss (standard format)

Streamers

Pub Quiz

Golden Circle Tour

Blitz Tournament

Email: reykjavikopenchess@gmail.com

reykjavikopen.com

TePe Sigeman Chess Tournament 2026

The Limhamn Chess Club is proud to invite the players, the chess community, the media and the sponsors to the 31st annual TePe Sigeman Chess Tournament. The tournament will take place May 1-7 2026, at the Elite Plaza Hotel in central Malmo. Eight players will play seven rounds, and this time the field will really be something extra!

This year we welcome back multiple world champion Magnus Carlsen, Norway, 22 years after he made his first appearance in the then Sigeman & Co Chess Tournament. His main challenger will probably be the recent winner of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament and the winner of the 2024 TePe Sigeman Chess Tournament, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Uzbekistan.

We also welcome back some other old acquaintances: the winner of the 2021 TePe Sigeman Chess Tournament, Jorden van Foreest, Netherlands, the runner-up in the 2022 and 2024 tournament, Arjun Erigaisi, India, and the runner-up in last year’s tournament, 15-year-old Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş, Turkiye.

Finally, we welcome 3-time shared winner of the TePe Sigeman Chess Tournament, Nils Grandelius, Sweden, as well as the winner of the 2026 Tata Steel Chess Challengers, 15-year-old Andy Woodward, USA, and the number 2 on the FIDE Women’s rating list, Jiner Zhu, China.

Once again, we hope chess fans around the globe take the opportunity to see world-class chess live. You will be able to follow all games live, guided by our commentators, Swedish GM Stellan Brynell and Dutch GM Erwin l’Ami. For those of you who are not able to visit Malmo and the Elite Plaza Hotel during the tournament, it will, of course, be possible to follow all games and the commentators live on the Internet

tepesigemanchess.com