Hungarian Chess Players World Meeting 2026 will take place from August 9–15, 2026 at Hungarikum Liget in Lakitelek, Hungary. The Népfőiskola Foundation and the Bács-Kiskun County Chess Federation organize the seven-round international tournament within a wider cultural meeting. Therefore, the event combines competitive chess with a residential setting designed for Hungarian players and guests from abroad.

Players will compete in a seven-round Swiss-system classical tournament. The published time control is 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment from move one. Moreover, the organizer submits the results for FIDE rating and schedules the competition across the full meeting week. The slower rhythm gives participants time to join the wider cultural program at Hungarikum Liget.

Hungarikum Liget combines the Népfőiskola Foundation, Hungarikum Hotel, dining and cultural facilities in one landscaped campus. In addition, on-site accommodation lets players attend rounds without arranging daily transfers. Consequently, players should review the registration rules, schedule, travel arrangements and official resources before making non-refundable bookings.

🗓️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The tournament consists of seven Swiss-system rounds. Each player receives 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment from move one.

Moreover, the organizer calculates FIDE ratings and uses Swiss-Manager pairings. Players should verify every pairing before the round begins.

📅 Schedule

The official meeting runs for one week. The organizer will confirm the precise daily round times through the tournament channels.

📝 Registration

Players should register directly through the organizers and confirm whether participation includes accommodation or other World Meeting services.

In addition, participants should provide their correct FIDE ID, federation and contact details.

👤 Organizer

📍 Venue

Hungarikum Liget – Szentkirályi út 5, 6065 Lakitelek, Hungary

Hungarikum Liget is a cultural, educational and hospitality complex built around the Népfőiskola Foundation.

Consequently, the playing venue, hotel, dining and cultural program can operate within one campus.

🏨 Accommodation

Hungarikum Hotel provides the principal on-site accommodation option. The property offers rooms, dining and wellness services close to the tournament venue.

Players should request the chess-event booking conditions directly from the hotel or organizers.

🚆 How to Get There

Lakitelek lies southeast of Kecskemét and connects with the regional road and railway network. Therefore, players can arrive by train, bus, taxi or private car.

International visitors commonly travel through Budapest and continue toward Kecskemét and Lakitelek.

ℹ️ Other Information

The organizer follows FIDE Laws of Chess and the official event regulations. Moreover, players should observe venue rules connected with the residential meeting program.

Key Tournament Rules

Official Resources