Prague Embraced By Chess for the 7th time, PICF Brings Exciting News
The 6th edition of the Prague International Chess Festival, held in late February and early March, welcomed some of the top players in the chess world. Among them was Dommaraju Gukesh, who is going to fight for the world chess champion title this year. However, it was Nodirbek Abdusattorov who triumphed in the Masters tournament. In the Challengers tournament, Turkish prodigy Ediz Gurel claimed victory and will step up to compete in the Masters next year. The festival’s VIP guest was legendary chess player Viswanathan Anand, who drew a massive crowd to his autograph session. In short, the sixth edition was filled with many remarkable moments.
Preparations for the 7th edition are in full swing, with organisers planning several exciting new events and features. Be sure to check our website regularly, follow us on social media, and subscribe to our newsletter for regular updates. According to Festival Director Petr Boleslav, the 2025 PICF will once again feature major stars. „I can already share that our chess fans can look forward to seeing members of India’s golden men’s and women’s Olympic teams. We will also welcome special guests and have some exciting new side events. There’s definitely a lot to look forward to.“
Don‘t hesitate to visit the Prague Don Giovanni Hotel between February 25 and March 7, 2025. You’ll have the chance to see and meet some of the world’s top chess players in person.
HERE you can find the Festival regulations, which include all the details about the tournaments, accommodation options, and registration information. The main stage will feature the closed Masters, Challengers, and Futures tournaments. We also plan to host rating tournaments and our popular morning side events