
Morihana Wellness Chess Tour Croatia 2026 will take place from August 26–30, 2026 at Hotel Marina in Selce, Croatia. The seven-round open forms part of the international Wellness Chess Tour Grand Prix series. Therefore, the event combines FIDE-rated classical chess with a seaside hotel, wellness facilities and a residential tournament atmosphere.
Players will compete in a seven-round Swiss-system tournament. The published time control is 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment from move one. Moreover, the tournament counts for FIDE rating and the Wellness Chess Tour Grand Prix standings. The official prize fund is €1,500 / approx. $1,730.
Hotel Marina hosts the playing hall, accommodation, half-board dining, indoor pool, fitness facilities and parking. In addition, players can combine serious games with a coastal stay in Selce and nearby Crikvenica. Consequently, players should review the registration rules, schedule, travel arrangements and official resources before making non-refundable bookings.
🗓️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | August 26–30, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Selce, Croatia |
| 🏛️ Venue | Hotel Marina |
| ♟️ Format | 7-round Swiss system |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE rated |
| 💰 Prize Fund | €1,500 / approx. $1,730 |
| 🏅 Series | Wellness Chess Tour Grand Prix 2026 |
| 👤 Organizer | Wellness Chess Tour |
| 🌐 Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1412103.aspx?lan=1 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The competition consists of seven Swiss-system rounds. Each player receives 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment from move one.
Moreover, the event counts for FIDE rating and the Wellness Chess Tour Grand Prix standings.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| System | Swiss system |
| Rounds | 7 |
| Time Control | 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| Rating | FIDE classical rating |
| Series | Wellness Chess Tour Grand Prix 2026 |
🏆 Prize Fund
The official prize fund is €1,500 / approx. $1,730. The detailed distribution follows the tournament announcement and tour rules.
📅 Schedule
The event runs for five days at Hotel Marina. The official organizer page and regulations provide the final round times.
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | According to official timetable | Arrival, registration, opening and initial round |
| August 27–29, 2026 | According to official timetable | Middle rounds and Wellness Chess Tour program |
| Sunday, August 30, 2026 | According to official timetable | Final round and awards |
📝 Registration
Players should register through the Wellness Chess Tour and request the official hotel package.
In addition, participants should confirm the entry fee, room category, meal plan and payment deadline with the organizer.
| Registration Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organizer Email | sporty207@gmail.com |
| Organizer Phone | +36 30 640 3361 |
| Official Tournament Page | https://wellnesschesstour.com/en/our-tournaments/ |
👤 Organizer
| Organizer Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organizer | Wellness Chess Tour |
| Tournament Director | AO József Jeszenszky |
| Chief Arbiter | IA István Brindza |
| sporty207@gmail.com | |
| Phone | +36 30 640 3361 |
📍 Venue
Hotel Marina – Emila Antića 73, 51266 Selce, Croatia
Hotel Marina hosts every round and serves as the official accommodation property.
Consequently, participants can reach the playing hall, restaurant, pool and wellness facilities without leaving the hotel.
🏨 Accommodation
The organizer publishes half-board hotel packages that include indoor-pool access, gym use for guests aged 16 or older, parking and tourist tax.
Players should reserve through the organizer because the chess-event conditions depend on the selected room category.
| Accommodation Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Double Room – Park View | From €70 per person per night |
| Single Room – Park View | From €92 per night |
| Double Room – Side Sea View | From €80 per person per night |
| Single Room – Side Sea View | From €102 per night |
| Double Room – Sea View | From €90 per person per night |
| Single Room – Sea View | From €112 per night |
🚆 How to Get There
Selce lies on the Croatian coast near Crikvenica and Rijeka. Therefore, visitors can arrive through Rijeka, Zagreb, Ljubljana or regional road connections.
Players staying at Hotel Marina do not need a daily venue transfer.
| Travel Option | Practical Information |
|---|---|
| By Air | Use Rijeka, Zagreb, Ljubljana or another regional airport, then continue by road. |
| By Bus | Regional coaches connect Rijeka and Crikvenica with Selce. |
| By Car | Enter Emila Antića 73, Selce; hotel parking is included in the published package. |
| On Foot | Hotel guests walk directly from their rooms to the playing hall. |
ℹ️ Other Information
The event follows FIDE Laws of Chess and Wellness Chess Tour Grand Prix regulations. Moreover, players should review the booking and cancellation conditions before paying for accommodation.
Key Tournament Rules
| Rule | Information |
|---|---|
| Rounds | 7 |
| Rating | FIDE classical rating |
| Grand Prix | Tour points under the Wellness Chess Tour rules |
Official Resources
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament Page | https://wellnesschesstour.com/en/our-tournaments/ |
| Official English Regulations | https://wellnesschesstour.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WellnessChessTourCroatiaSelceHotelMarinaCroatiaENG.pdf |
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $1,730
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