XIV Turniej Szachowy – Dąbki 2026 runs from August 13-22, 2026. This is a chess tournament in Dąbki, Poland, in 2026. It brings classical summer chess to the Baltic coast and combines a holiday setting with a serious over-the-board format.
The event is split into two FIDE-rated groups, and both sections run over nine rounds. Group A is for players with FIDE Elo 1600 and above, while Group B is for players below 1600 and for unrated players. In both groups, the time control is 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment per move.
The tournament also offers official accommodation with meals in Dąbki and includes a separate FIDE-rated blitz side event. In addition, the technical meeting takes place on the opening evening, so players should plan to arrive on August 13.
📌 Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏁 Tournament | XIV Turniej Szachowy – Dąbki 2026 |
| 📅 Dates | August 13-22, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Dąbki, Poland |
| 🏛️ Venue | Primary School in Dąbki, entrance via OW Relaks, ul. Darłowska 6, 76-156 Dąbki, Poland |
| ♟️ Format | Classical over-the-board open in two groups |
| 👥 Sections | Group A, Group B |
| 🔢 Rounds | 9 |
| ⏱️ Time control | 90 min + 30 sec per move |
| 🌍 Rating | FIDE Elo |
| 💰 Prize fund | Guaranteed published cash prizes start from PLN 3,000 (approx. $806) |
| 🏢 Organizer | KS STILON Gorzów Wielkopolski |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
Both groups use a long classical format over nine rounds. Each player receives 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move, which gives the event a steady and serious tournament rhythm.
In addition, players may request a half-point bye in rounds 1-5. That rule adds flexibility, especially for a long seaside event. Group A is reserved for players with FIDE Elo 1600 and above, while Group B is for players below 1600 and for unrated players.
However, players below 1600 may still enter Group A if they pay a 50% higher entry fee. As a result, ambitious lower-rated players still have a path into the stronger section.
🏆 Prize Fund
The published guaranteed cash prizes start from PLN 3,000, which is approximately $806. Group A guarantees PLN 2,000 for first place, while Group B guarantees PLN 1,000 for first place.
In addition, both groups state that at least 15% of the field will receive cash prizes. Therefore, the final cash payout can rise above the guaranteed published minimum.
| Section | Confirmed published cash prizes |
|---|---|
| Group A | 1st place: PLN 2,000 |
| Group B | 1st place: PLN 1,000 |
Both groups also include a cash prize for the best woman. Moreover, extra awards for best senior 60+ and best juniors under 18 can be added when the minimum participation conditions are met. Those junior and senior awards include cups, diplomas, and material prizes. Prizes do not accumulate.
👥 Sections / Groups
| Section | Eligibility | Rounds | Time Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | FIDE Elo 1600+ | 9 | 90 min + 30 sec |
| Group B | FIDE Elo below 1600 and unrated players | 9 | 90 min + 30 sec |
The structure is clear and practical. Stronger players can enter Group A. Meanwhile, developing players and unrated participants can choose Group B.
Because both groups follow the same round count and time control, the event keeps one consistent playing rhythm from start to finish.
🗓️ Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| August 13, 2026 | From 16:00 | Arrival of participants |
| August 13, 2026 | 20:00 | Technical meeting |
| Tournament playing days | 15:00 | Published standard round start time |
| August 22, 2026 | 09:00 | Final round |
The tournament runs over nine rounds. Most rounds start at 15:00, while the final round begins at 09:00 on August 22. In addition, a representative must attend the technical meeting on the opening evening.
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | April 30, 2026 |
| Registration method | Email to anmodz@gmail.com |
| Phone for registration | +48 606 921 188 |
| Reservation deposit | PLN 1,000 by April 30, 2026 |
| Group A entry fee | GM, WGM, IM, WIM free; all other players PLN 250 |
| Group B entry fee | PLN 200 |
| Lower-rated player rule | Players below Elo 1600 may enter Group A with a 50% higher entry fee |
| Accommodation with meals | PLN 1,800 per person in 2-4 bed rooms |
| Single-room accommodation with meals | PLN 2,250 per person |
| Payment method | Bank transfer to KS STILON account or cash to the organizer |
| IBAN / account number | 83 1090 1900 0000 0001 4125 2331 |
| Bank | Santander |
The registration process also covers accommodation. First, players secure their place with the deposit by April 30. Then they complete the remaining event and stay payments by bank transfer or in cash at the technical meeting.
🏢 Organizer
KS STILON Gorzów Wielkopolski organizes the tournament and continues to run summer chess events in Dąbki. In addition, the same period includes the XVIII chess camp for children and juniors at OW Relaks, which adds a broader festival atmosphere around the main open.
Phone: +48 606 921 188
Email: anmodz@gmail.com
📍 Venue
Primary School in Dąbki, entrance via OW Relaks, ul. Darłowska 6, 76-156 Dąbki, Poland
The playing hall is set up close to the official accommodation base. As a result, the event is practical for players who want to stay near both the venue and the seaside area throughout the tournament.
🚆 How to Get There
Dąbki is a Baltic seaside resort about 7 km from Darłowo. Regional bus services run on the Darłowo-Dąbki-Koszalin route, so onward travel is straightforward once you reach the area. Players arriving by car can also navigate easily, because both the venue and the official accommodation are inside Dąbki.
This Dąbki summer open combines serious classical chess with a relaxed seaside tournament setting.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $806
Organizer
KS STILON Gorzów Wielkopolski is a chess club in Gorzów Wielkopolski, Lubusz, Poland. The club’s chess tradition in the city goes back to 1952. The current organization continues that long sporting line and works from its long-standing venue on ul. Bolesława Chrobrego 28. Klub Szachowy STILON Gorzów Wielkopolski has built a strong name in Polish chess through steady club work, serious competition, and regular public events. It connects local chess life with a wider national presence. That combination gives the organizer a distinctive place in western Poland. The club also remains visible in federation records and current tournament materials, which confirms its active role in organized chess.
The club is best known for its results in Polish team chess. Official league history credits KSz Stilon with national team titles in 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, and 1998. The same history also highlights strong junior success, including a Polish Junior Team Championship title in 2006, a silver medal in 2007, and a bronze medal in 2004. Players linked with the club have also reached major national podiums. That record gives KS STILON Gorzów Wielkopolski one of the strongest historical profiles among Polish chess organizers. Even today, the club’s name still carries weight because it combines tradition, performance, and continuity. This history is not only decorative. It shapes how the club presents itself and how players across Poland recognize the Stilon name.
Today, KS STILON Gorzów Wielkopolski remains active as both a club and a tournament organizer. Recent event materials show the club running competitions such as the Memoriał Mistrza Tadeusza Łubieńskiego, Wiosna w KSz STILON, and the Mistrzostwa Gorzowa Wlkp. The club has also organized national-level events on behalf of the Polish Chess Federation, including the Polish Senior Championships 2024. In addition, official documents tie the club to training activity such as the PZSzach instructor course. This range of work shows a practical and modern organizer. KS STILON Gorzów Wielkopolski serves titled players, club players, juniors, and local chess enthusiasts in one structure. That broad activity keeps the club relevant on both the city calendar and the national chess calendar.
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