Open - Schedule & Rules
| 25 Feb 2026 | 17:00-20:00 | Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | 10:00-13:00 15:00 |
Attendance 1st Round |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 15:00 | 2nd Round |
| 28 Feb 2026 | 15:00 | 3th Round |
| 1 Mar 2026 | 15:00 | 4th Round |
| 2 Mar 2026 | 15:00 | 5th Round |
| 3 Mar 2026 | 15:00 | 6th Round |
| 4 Mar 2026 | 15:00 | 7th Round |
| 5 Mar 2026 | 15:00 | 8th Round |
| 6 Mar 2026 | 11:00 18:00 |
9th Round Closing Ceremony |
Regulations
Organizer
- Nový Bor Chess Club
Dates
- 25 Feb - 6 Mar 2026
Accommodation
- Hotel Don Giovanni Prague, Prague
Playing hall
- All the games will be played in hotel Don Giovanni, Prague.
- Every round with the exception of the last round starts at 15:00. The last round starts at 11:00.
Tournament director
- Petr Laušman, Deputy Festival Director
Chief arbiter
- IA Pavel Votruba
Time control
- 90 minutes for the first 40 moves, followed by 30 minutes for the rest of the game, with an increment of 30 seconds per move, starting from move one
- 1h waiting time in case of late arrival
General Rules
- Open tournament with no age or elo limitations. The organiser reserves the right to accept a player whose ELO does not meet the requirements of the tournament.
- 9 rounds by Swiss System
- Winner of the tournament will obtain the right of participation in CHALLENGERS TOURNAMENT 2027
Prizes (in CZK)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZK | 30 000 | 20 000 | 15 000 | 10 000 | 8 000 | 6 000 | 4 000 | 3 000 | 2 000 | 2 000 |
(100 000 altogether) + material prizes for other players