XXX. Veszprémi Nyár FIDE-Rated International Chess Tournament takes place on August 6-9, 2026, in Veszprém, Hungary. The event honors Zoltán Kohlrusz and offers a 7-round classical Swiss tournament in an air-conditioned playing hall.

This is a chess tournament in Veszprém, Hungary, in 2026. Players can expect a focused FIDE-rated chess tournament with classical time control, standard international rating calculation, and a compact four-day schedule.

The tournament takes place at Városi Művelődési Központ, also known through the Agóra venue area. Therefore, players can combine serious chess with a practical summer stay in one of western Hungary’s most attractive cities.

♟️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The tournament uses a 7-round Swiss system. Each player receives 90 minutes for the game, plus a 30-second increment from move one.

The event counts as a classical chess tournament for FIDE rating purposes. As a result, it suits players who want standard-rated games in a short, well-structured summer event.

Tie-breaks follow this order: Buchholz Cut 1, Buchholz, Sonneborn-Berger, number of wins, number of wins with Black, and TPR calculation.

The allowed delay time is 1 hour.

💰 Prize Fund

The confirmed total cash prize fund is 260,000 HUF, approximately $840. Cash prizes are guaranteed with at least 50 registered players.

Prize Fund Overview

Special Awards

The tournament also offers non-cash special awards for selected categories. These include the best woman player, the best S60 player, the best U10, U12, U15, and U20 players, and the best players rated below 2000, 1800, and 1600.

🧩 Sections / Groups

The event runs as one open international chess tournament with 7 rounds.

Players need a valid competition license or a paid HPL fee of 8,000 HUF for 365 days.

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

Players should complete their registration before the event starts. In addition, they should make sure that their license or HPL status is valid before the first round.

🏛️ Organizer

Ezüst Huszár Sakkegyesület Veszprém organizes the XXX. Veszprémi Nyár tournament. The club brings players to Veszprém for a compact open chess tournament with classical games, FIDE rating calculation, and a long-running local chess tradition.

Email: lukacsimi@gmail.com
Phone: +36 70 514 5269

📍 Venue

Városi Művelődési Központ, Táborállás Park 1, Veszprém, Hungary

The tournament venue is also listed with the Agóra area in Veszprém. The playing hall is air-conditioned, which gives players more comfortable conditions during the August tournament days.

🏨 Accommodation

Players arrange accommodation individually.

The tournament information points players toward Veszprém city accommodation resources and Központi Kollégium Veszprém. The organizers can also help players with accommodation guidance upon request.

🚆 How to Get There

Players can use the venue address, Táborállás Park 1, for navigation inside Veszprém. The playing site can be reached by local transport, taxi, or car from other parts of the city.

Players arriving from outside Veszprém should plan their route to the city first. After that, they can continue to the venue by local bus, taxi, or private transfer.

ℹ️ Other Information

Players arrange meals individually. Hypermarket, restaurant, and pizzeria options are available nearby.

By paying the entry fee, players accept the tournament’s photo and video recording conditions. Prize payments follow the applicable legal rules.

XXX. Veszprémi Nyár 2026 offers a practical summer classical event for players who want FIDE-rated chess in Veszprém.