Most Chess Festival 2026 will take place on August 8 and 9, 2026, at Hotel Cascade in Most, Czechia.

Moreover, the program combines a seven-round rapid open at 15+5 and an 11-round blitz open at 3+2.

In addition, the published rapid awards total CZK 36,000 / approx. $1,710 across overall, rating, youth and women’s categories.

Meanwhile, the central hotel venue gives players one base for the complete weekend and provides on-site accommodation and restaurant services.

Therefore, participants should submit entry, verify payment and confirm room availability before traveling.

🗓️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The rapid open consists of seven Swiss-system rounds at 15 minutes plus a 5-second increment.

The blitz open consists of 11 rounds at 3 minutes plus a 2-second increment. Each competition has separate pairings and standings.

Moreover, players should check the published pairings before every round and report any discrepancy immediately. Therefore, each participant should arrive early enough to find the board, prepare the scoresheet when required and follow the arbiter’s instructions.

🏆 Prize Fund

The listed rapid prizes total CZK 36,000 / approx. $1,710. The published rules allow prizes to be combined.

The listed rapid prizes total CZK 36,000 / approx. $1,710. The overall category awards CZK 8,000 / 6,000 / 4,000 / 2,000 / 1,000, with additional rating, youth and women’s prizes.

📅 Schedule

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Sunday, August 9, 2026

📝 Registration

Players should complete entry under the conditions in the official festival regulations.

In addition, players should retain their payment or registration confirmation and verify that the organizer has added their name to the official participant list.

Meanwhile, international players should check whether the tournament requires a FIDE ID, federation membership, visa documentation or other eligibility evidence.

👤 Organizer

📍 Venue

Hotel Cascade – Radniční 3, 434 01 Most, Czechia

Hotel Cascade hosts both competitions in central Most. Consequently, hotel guests can attend every round without arranging daily transport.

The property provides accommodation, restaurant facilities and event rooms, while the surrounding center offers shops and services.

🏨 Accommodation

Hotel Cascade serves as the official playing and lodging option. Players should request current room rates and tournament booking instructions directly from the hotel or organizer.

Other accommodation is available in Most, although the official hotel provides the most convenient access.

🚆 How to Get There

Most has regional rail and bus connections from Prague, Ústí nad Labem and other northern Czech cities.

The hotel stands in the city center, so players can continue from the railway or bus station by local transport, taxi or on foot.

ℹ️ Other Information

The organizer applies the current FIDE Laws of Chess and the event-specific regulations. Moreover, participants should follow all arbiter instructions, fair-play requirements and venue rules.

In addition, players should recheck the official sources shortly before travel because the organizer may publish operational updates, room assignments or timetable adjustments.

Key Tournament Rules

Official Resources