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
Organizer
♟️ About the Organizer
Wellness Chess Tour is a Hungary-based chess tournament organizer led by József Jeszenszky, who has organized and managed competitions since 2012. The tour builds its events around wellness hotel chess events, where players can find accommodation, meals, spa or wellness facilities, and the playing hall in one location.
The organizer focuses on practical tournament weekends for players who want serious over-the-board games with a complete stay-and-play setup. Its events take place in hotel and spa destinations across Hungary and nearby countries. As a result, players can combine competitive chess with travel, rest, and straightforward event logistics.
🏆 Chess Events and Activities
Wellness Chess Tour runs an active Grand Prix competition series with regular tournament stations in cities and resort areas such as Miskolctapolca, Harkány, Pécs, Szentgotthárd, Esztergom, Hévíz, Lendava, and Selce-Crikvenica. The calendar includes multi-day open tournaments, hotel-based competition weekends, and Premium International Chess Tournament events in Budapest.
Many Wellness Chess Tour events use a seven-round Swiss format and a classical 90+30 time control. Several events also carry FIDE standard rating evaluation, which makes the tour attractive for players who want rating progress and serious tournament practice. In addition, the tour often adds blitz side events, Grand Prix points, loyalty discounts, and group discounts for players from the same chess association.
The series has a clear competitive identity. Players can follow the annual Grand Prix table, collect points across stations, and compete for final prizes linked to repeated participation. Therefore, the organizer supports both one-time tournament visitors and regular players who travel through the series.
🌍 Player Experience and Community
Players can expect a compact tournament rhythm, direct registration by email, and practical communication with the tournament director. Most events place the playing hall inside the same hotel complex as the accommodation and wellness facilities. This format reduces travel between rounds and helps players focus on their games.
The tour suits adult competitors, titled players, club players, and ambitious improvers who want FIDE-rated open tournaments in a relaxed hotel setting. Moreover, the event structure gives accompanying family members and guests a more comfortable weekend format. Wellness Chess Tour also connects chess with spa towns, conference hotels, seaside venues, and regional travel destinations. Overall, the organizer gives players a recognizable route into classical chess in Hungary and selected international tournament stops.
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