49th Tenkes Cup International Chess Tournament
49th Tenkes Cup International Chess Tournament takes place on September 7-13, 2026, in Siklós, Hungary. The event offers a 7-round Swiss tournament at the main hall of the Siklós Library.
This is a chess tournament in Siklós, Hungary, in 2026. Players can compete in a FIDE-rated chess tournament with classical games, a 90 minutes + 30 seconds time control, and a confirmed cash prize fund.
The tournament takes place in a historic spa region of southern Hungary. In addition, the entry includes free access to Thermal Spa Siklós, which adds useful value for players and accompanying guests.
♟️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Tournament | 49th Tenkes Cup International Chess Tournament |
| 📅 Dates | September 7–13, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Siklós, Hungary |
| 🏛️ Venue | Siklósi Könyvtár nagyterme, Köztársaság tér 8, 7800 Siklós, Hungary |
| ♟️ Format | Classical Swiss tournament |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE-rated |
| 🔢 Rounds | 7 rounds |
| ⏱️ Time control | 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| 💰 Prize fund | 540,000 HUF, approximately $1,500 |
| 🚪 Default time | 30 minutes |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The 49th Tenkes Cup uses a 7-round Swiss system. Each player receives 90 minutes for the game, plus a 30-second increment per move.
The event counts as a classical chess tournament and follows FIDE-rated tournament conditions. Therefore, players get a full week of serious rated games in a clear one-round-per-day schedule.
The default time is 30 minutes. A player who arrives later than the allowed delay time loses the game.
Tie-breaks follow this order: Buchholz, direct encounter, Sonneborn-Berger, and progressive score. If a prize place still requires a decision, blitz games may decide the final prize order.
💰 Prize Fund
The confirmed prize fund is 540,000 HUF, approximately $1,500. The full prize fund applies with at least 80 participants.
Main Prizes
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st place | 150,000 HUF |
| 2nd place | 100,000 HUF |
| 3rd place | 70,000 HUF |
| 4th place | 50,000 HUF |
| 5th place | 30,000 HUF |
| 6th place | 20,000 HUF |
| 7th place | 10,000 HUF |
| 8th place | 10,000 HUF |
| 9th place | 10,000 HUF |
| 10th place | 10,000 HUF |
Special Prizes
| Category | Prize |
|---|---|
| Best non-prize-winning female player | 10,000 HUF |
| Best non-prize-winning Baranya County player | 10,000 HUF |
| Best non-prize-winning U18 player | 10,000 HUF |
| Best non-prize-winning player aged over 65 | 10,000 HUF |
| Best non-prize-winning player rated 1900–2099 | 10,000 HUF |
| Best non-prize-winning player rated 1700–1899 | 10,000 HUF |
| Best non-prize-winning player rated 1500–1699 | 10,000 HUF |
| Best non-prize-winning player rated below 1500 | 10,000 HUF |
Cash prizes are taxable. Prize winners need the required Hungarian tax and social-security information to receive payment.
🧩 Sections / Groups
The tournament runs as one open classical event.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Main event | Open 7-round Swiss tournament |
| Rating status | FIDE-rated |
| Special prize groups | Female players, Baranya County players, U18, players aged over 65, and rating bands |
| License requirement | Valid competition license or HPL |
The format welcomes players from different rating levels. In addition, the special prizes create extra goals for local players, youth players, women players, and rating-category competitors.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| September 7, 2026 | 12:00–13:45 | Final on-site registration |
| September 7, 2026 | 13:45 | Opening ceremony |
| September 7, 2026 | 14:00 | Round 1 |
| September 8, 2026 | 09:30 | Round 2 |
| September 9, 2026 | 09:30 | Round 3 |
| September 10, 2026 | 09:30 | Round 4 |
| September 11, 2026 | 09:30 | Round 5 |
| September 12, 2026 | 09:30 | Round 6 |
| September 13, 2026 | 09:00 | Round 7 |
| September 13, 2026 | After Round 7 | Award ceremony |
📝 Registration
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Advance registration deadline | September 4, 2026 |
| Entry fee for players rated up to 2000 | 14,000 HUF |
| Entry fee for players rated 2001–2200 | 12,000 HUF |
| Entry fee for players rated 2201–2400 | 10,000 HUF |
| Entry fee for players rated 2401+ | 8,000 HUF |
| GM and WGM players | Free entry |
| Late registration surcharge | 3,000 HUF after September 4, 2026 |
| HPL fee | 8,000 HUF |
| Registration email | baranyasakk@gmail.com |
| Registration phone | +36 30 851 4224 |
Players must have a valid competition license or pay the HPL fee. Final registration at the venue runs on September 7 from 12:00 to 13:45.
🏛️ Organizer
Siklósi Sakk Kör organizes the 49th Tenkes Cup International Chess Tournament in Siklós. The club brings players to southern Hungary for a traditional rated chess week with classical games, cash prizes, and strong local support.
Email: baranyasakk@gmail.com
Phone: +36 30 851 4224
📍 Venue
Siklósi Könyvtár nagyterme, Köztársaság tér 8, 7800 Siklós, Hungary
The tournament takes place in the main hall of the Siklós Library. Players should use the full Köztársaság tér 8 address for navigation and arrive early enough for final registration before the opening ceremony.
🏨 Accommodation
Recommended Accommodation Options
Hotel Castello Siklós, Átrium Hotel Harkány, and Alea Apartmanok Harkány are listed as discounted accommodation partners for the tournament.
Players should arrange accommodation early, especially if they want to stay near Siklós or the Harkány spa area during the tournament week.
🚆 How to Get There
Players should use Siklósi Könyvtár, Köztársaság tér 8, 7800 Siklós, as the main navigation address.
Siklós is located in Baranya County in southern Hungary. Players can reach the town by car, regional bus, taxi, or local transport connections from nearby cities such as Pécs.
Free parking is available around the library area. Free parking passes can be arranged through the organizer.
ℹ️ Other Information
Tournament entry includes free access to Thermal Spa Siklós. This gives players an additional leisure option during the tournament week.
The organizer also lists possible discount support from Harkány Spa.
A rapid side event may be offered if there is enough interest.
The 49th Tenkes Cup International Chess Tournament offers a full classical chess week with rated games, local hospitality, and a relaxing southern Hungarian setting.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $1,500
Organizer
♟️ About Siklósi Sakk Kör
Siklósi Sakk Kör Egyesület is a chess club based in Siklós, Baranya County, Hungary. The club represents the city in organized team competition and maintains a local chess tradition extending for more than five decades. It appears among the officially recognized associations of the City of Siklós and connects local players with the wider competitive chess structure of Baranya County and the Hungarian Chess Federation.
The club’s activities center on county team chess, classical tournament play, and community chess. Its players compete in the Baranya Vármegyei Csapatbajnokság, while the organization also hosts the long-running Tenkes Cup International Chess Tournament. The Tenkes Cup brings Hungarian and international players to the Siklós–Harkány area and has become the club’s principal public tournament. Moreover, the event receives support from the Municipality of Siklós and several local tourism and hospitality partners.
Dénes György is listed by the City of Siklós as the club’s current representative. For tournament organization, Ambrus Lajos serves as the principal operational contact and is named as organizer of the Tenkes Cup. The club remains active in 2026 after completing the 2025–2026 Baranya County Team Championship, and it is now preparing the 49th Tenkes Cup International Chess Tournament, scheduled for September 7–13, 2026 in Siklós.
📜 More Than Five Decades of Chess in Siklós
Siklósi Sakk Kör reached its 50th anniversary in 2020. Because of pandemic restrictions, the club postponed its formal jubilee celebration until September 2021, when the local chess community marked the milestone at Siklós Castle.
The anniversary confirms a continuous local chess tradition stretching back more than half a century. During this period, Siklós players have represented the town in county competitions while the club has maintained tournament activity for players from the wider region.
The Tenkes Cup has become especially important to this history. By 2026, the tournament has reached its 49th edition, demonstrating an unusually long-running tradition of organized chess competition connected with Siklós and the surrounding spa region.
♜ Baranya County Team Chess
Siklósi Sakk Kör competes in the Baranya Vármegyei Csapatbajnokság, the county team championship for clubs in Baranya.
During the 2025–2026 season, Siklós fielded a team against opponents including clubs from Pécs, Komló, Szentlőrinc, Pécsvárad, and other parts of the county. The club began its season with a 5–3 victory over Szigetvári Sakk Egylet.
The completed championship standings placed Siklósi Sakk Kör seventh in the eight-team first division with 21 board points. Players registered for the club during the season included Csaba Schmeizl, Ferenc Amrein, Ferenc Albrecht, and other local competitors.
County competition therefore remains an important part of the club’s regular chess activity alongside its open tournament program.
🏆 Tenkes Cup International Chess Tournament
The Tenkes Cup International Chess Tournament is the flagship event associated with Siklósi Sakk Kör. The 48th edition took place from November 13–21, 2025 and attracted players representing six nations.
B. Garai Lehel won the 2025 tournament. Meanwhile, Siklósi Sakk Kör player Csaba Schmeizl produced a strong home result by finishing fourth overall.
The tournament also has a close relationship with the local community and tourism sector. Recent editions have received support from organizations including the Municipality of Siklós, Thermal Spa Siklós, Hotel Castello, Harkányi Gyógyfürdő, and other regional partners.
🌟 49th Tenkes Cup 2026
The 49th Tenkes Cup International Chess Tournament is scheduled for September 7–13, 2026 at the main hall of Siklósi Könyvtár, Köztársaság tér 8, Siklós.
Siklósi Sakk Kör Egyesület, with Ambrus Lajos as tournament organizer, will run the event as a seven-round FIDE Swiss-system tournament. The time control is 90 minutes with a 30-second increment per move.
The published prize fund is HUF 540,000, subject to a minimum field of 80 players. First prize is HUF 150,000, while additional prizes are available for women, Baranya County players, juniors under 18, senior players, and several rating categories.
In addition, tournament entry provides free admission to Thermal Spa Siklós, while participants can purchase discounted admission to Harkány Spa through the organizers. The event therefore combines serious classical tournament chess with the tourism infrastructure of southern Baranya.
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