
13th Lovrinčevo and Malo Lovrinčevo Rapid Tournaments 2026
13th Lovrinčevo and Malo Lovrinčevo Rapid Tournaments 2026 takes place on August 2, 2026, in Babina Greda, Croatia. The program combines the 13th international Lovrinčevo open rapid tournament with the Malo Lovrinčevo U16 rapid tournament at the same venue.
Both competitions use nine Swiss-system rounds and count for the FIDE rapid rating list. The official time control is 10 minutes with a 5-second Bronstein delay for every move.
The open tournament publishes a fixed cash prize fund of €1,090 / approx. $1,250. Meanwhile, the youth tournament offers trophies and medals, including separate U12 awards for girls and boys.
📌 Event Details
| 📅 Dates | August 2, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Babina Greda, Croatia |
| 🏛️ Venue | HDK Franjo Delić – Kralja Tomislava 1, 32276 Babina Greda, Croatia |
| 👤 Organizer | ŠK Šokadija, Babina Greda |
| ♟️ Tournaments | Lovrinčevo Open Rapid and Malo Lovrinčevo U16 Rapid |
| ⭐ Rating | Both tournaments count for the FIDE rapid rating list |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 10 minutes plus a 5-second Bronstein delay per move |
| 🔢 Rounds | 9 Swiss-system rounds in each tournament |
| 💰 Cash Prize Fund | €1,090 / approx. $1,250 in the Lovrinčevo Open |
| 🌐 Official Page – Open | https://hrvatski-sahovski-savez.hr/dogadaji/13-medunarodni-rapid-turnir-lovrincevo-2026/ |
| 🌐 Official Page – U16 | https://hrvatski-sahovski-savez.hr/dogadaji/13-medunarodni-kadetski-rapid-turnir-malo-lovrincevo-2026/ |
| ♟️ Chess-Results – Open | https://chess-results.com/tnr1406652.aspx?lan=1 |
| ♟️ Chess-Results – U16 | https://chess-results.com/tnr1406653.aspx?lan=1 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
Each tournament uses the Swiss system over nine rounds under the FIDE rapid rules. Every player starts with 10 minutes and receives a 5-second Bronstein delay for each move.
The Lovrinčevo Open and Malo Lovrinčevo U16 are registered separately for FIDE rapid rating. Therefore, players should use the correct Chess-Results page for their tournament.
🏆 Prize Fund & Awards
The Lovrinčevo Open publishes €1,090 / approx. $1,250 in fixed cash prizes. The regulations state that cash prizes are not cumulative.
| Award | Official Prize | Approx. USD |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | €200 | approx. $230 |
| 2nd Place | €140 | approx. $160 |
| 3rd Place | €100 | approx. $120 |
| 4th Place | €80 | approx. $100 |
| 5th Place | €60 | approx. $70 |
| 6th Place | €50 | approx. $60 |
| 7th–10th Place | €40 each | approx. $50 each |
| 11th–15th Place | €30 each | approx. $40 each |
| Best Woman | €40 | approx. $50 |
| Best Junior | €40 | approx. $50 |
| Best Cadet | €40 | approx. $50 |
| Best ŠK Šokadija Player | €30 | approx. $40 |
| Published Cash Total | €1,090 | approx. $1,250 |
Malo Lovrinčevo U16 awards
| Malo Lovrinčevo U16 Award | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st Overall | Trophy |
| 1st–3rd Overall | Medals |
| Girls U12 – 1st–3rd | Medals |
| Boys U12 – 1st–3rd | Medals |
♟️ Sections / Groups
| Tournament | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Lovrinčevo Open Rapid | All players with a FIDE ID |
| Malo Lovrinčevo U16 Rapid | Players born in 2010 or later who have a FIDE ID |
🗓️ Schedule
Both official regulations publish the same one-day timetable.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09:00–10:00 | Player registration and confirmation |
| 10:15 | Opening ceremony |
| 10:30 | Round 1 |
| 11:05 | Round 2 |
| 11:40 | Round 3 |
| 12:15 | Round 4 |
| 12:50 | Round 5 |
| 13:50 | Round 6 |
| 14:25 | Round 7 |
| 15:00 | Round 8 |
| 15:35 | Round 9 |
| After Round 9 | Closing ceremony and prize presentation |
📝 Registration
The organizer accepts advance announcements by email, SMS, WhatsApp, or Viber. The published fee depends on the tournament and the registration or payment method.
| Registration Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Lovrinčevo Open – early fee | €15 / approx. $20 for foreign players announced by August 1 at 12:00, and for domestic players announced and paid by July 30 |
| Lovrinčevo Open – message registration | €20 / approx. $30 for players announced by August 1 at 12:00 through SMS, Viber, or WhatsApp |
| Malo Lovrinčevo U16 – early fee | €10 / approx. $20 for foreign players announced by August 1 at 12:00, and for domestic players announced and paid by July 30 |
| Malo Lovrinčevo U16 – message registration | €15 / approx. $20 for players announced by August 1 at 12:00 through SMS, Viber, or WhatsApp |
| Payment | ŠK Šokadija – IBAN HR78 2390 0011 1004 1933 2 |
| krunoslavlesic@gmail.com | |
| Phone / WhatsApp / Viber | +385 91 540 4309 |
| On-site confirmation | August 2 from 09:00 to 10:00 |
👤 Organizer
ŠK Šokadija, Babina Greda organizes both rapid tournaments. Matej Stojanović serves as tournament director, while IA Krunoslav Lešić serves as chief arbiter and registration contact.
| Organizer | ŠK Šokadija, Babina Greda |
| Tournament Director | Matej Stojanović |
| Chief Arbiter | IA Krunoslav Lešić |
| krunoslavlesic@gmail.com | |
| Phone | +385 91 540 4309 |
| Patron | Municipality of Babina Greda |
🏛️ Venue
HDK Franjo Delić – Kralja Tomislava 1, 32276 Babina Greda, Croatia.
The organizer provides an air-conditioned playing hall and all required chess equipment for the event.
🚗 How to Get There
| Starting Point | Recommended Route | Arrival Note |
|---|---|---|
| From Županja | Continue by road toward Babina Greda and use Kralja Tomislava 1 as the final destination. | Allow extra time for arrival before the 10:00 confirmation deadline. |
| From Vinkovci or Osijek | Travel toward the Županja–Babina Greda area, then follow local signs to the village center. | Use live navigation for the final approach to Kralja Tomislava 1. |
| By regional public transport | Check the current service to Babina Greda and arrange the final transfer to the cultural hall. | Regional timetables can be limited, especially on Sundays. |
| Final approach | The playing venue is HDK Franjo Delić at Kralja Tomislava 1. | Both tournaments use the same venue. |
ℹ️ Other Information
The organizer provides lunch and refreshments during the tournament. The Municipality of Babina Greda supports the event as patron.
The open and youth competitions appear on one page because they share the same date, venue, organizer, round system, time control, schedule, and registration contact.
🔗 Official Resources
| Resource | URL |
|---|---|
| Croatian Chess Federation – Lovrinčevo Open | https://hrvatski-sahovski-savez.hr/dogadaji/13-medunarodni-rapid-turnir-lovrincevo-2026/ |
| Croatian Chess Federation – Malo Lovrinčevo U16 | https://hrvatski-sahovski-savez.hr/dogadaji/13-medunarodni-kadetski-rapid-turnir-malo-lovrincevo-2026/ |
| Official Regulations – Lovrinčevo Open | https://hrvatski-sahovski-savez.hr/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Raspis_Lovrincevo_2026.pdf |
| Official Regulations – Malo Lovrinčevo U16 | https://hrvatski-sahovski-savez.hr/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Raspis_Malo-Lovrincevo_2026.pdf |
| Chess-Results – Lovrinčevo Open | https://chess-results.com/tnr1406652.aspx?lan=1 |
| Chess-Results – Malo Lovrinčevo U16 | https://chess-results.com/tnr1406653.aspx?lan=1 |
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $1,250
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