1st Bódva Cup Edelény 2026 The 1st Bódva Cup Edelény 2026 will take place at Edelény Cultural Center on Sunday, September 6. The event is a FIDE-rated rapid tournament created specifically for players whose Standard, Rapid and Blitz ratings are all below 1900.
Seven Swiss rounds are played at 15 minutes plus five seconds per move. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m., Round 1 begins at 10:00 a.m., and the awards ceremony is expected at approximately 4:30 p.m.
The confirmed cash prize fund is HUF 155,000, approximately $490. Awards include the top four overall places, U1600, unrated, organizer-club and special-draw prizes.
📌 Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Date | September 6, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Edelény, Hungary |
| 🏛️ Venue | Edelény Cultural Center |
| ♟️ Format | 7-round Swiss rapid |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE Rapid rated |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 15 minutes + 5 seconds per move |
| 📉 Rating Limit | Below 1900 in Standard, Rapid and Blitz |
| 💶 Entry Fee | HUF 5,000 |
| 🏆 Prize Fund | HUF 155,000 / approx. $490 |
| 👨⚖️ Chief Arbiter | IA Kristóf Péter |
| 🌐 Federation Page | https://chess.hu/1-bodva-kupa-edeleny-1900-elo-alattiaknak-rapid-ertekszamszerzo/ |
| ♟️ Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1434136.aspx?lan=1 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses seven Swiss rounds at 15+5. The published tiebreaks are Buchholz Cut 1, Buchholz, progressive score and tournament performance rating.
Round 1 starts at 10:00 a.m., and the remaining rounds follow continuously. Players should arrange meals and rest around the short intervals.
The organizer checks all relevant rating categories for the U1900 restriction. A player is not eligible if any of the specified Standard, Rapid or Blitz ratings exceeds the limit.
Players registering after 9:30 a.m. pay the published surcharge, and no entry is accepted after 9:45 a.m.
🏆 Prize Fund
| Place / Category | Prize / Award |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | HUF 50,000 + trophy, medal and certificate |
| 2nd Place | HUF 30,000 |
| 3rd Place | HUF 20,000 |
| 4th Place | HUF 15,000 |
| Best U1600 | HUF 10,000 |
| Best unrated player | HUF 10,000 |
| Best CLUB-MATE player | HUF 10,000 |
| Special prize / draw | HUF 10,000 |
| Total | HUF 155,000 |
📂 Sections / Groups
| Section / Group | Eligibility | Format / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| U1900 Open | All relevant ratings below 1900 | One FIDE-rated Swiss field |
| U1600 category | Eligible player not receiving a higher incompatible award | HUF 10,000 |
| Unrated category | Eligible unrated player | HUF 10,000 |
| Organizer category | Eligible CLUB-MATE player | HUF 10,000 |
🎖️ Eligibility, Titles & Qualification
| Route / Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Standard rating | Below 1900 |
| Rapid rating | Below 1900 |
| Blitz rating | Below 1900 |
| License | Valid 2026 competition license or HPL |
| Unrated players | Eligible under the published category and license rules |
🗓️ Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| September 6 | 8:30–9:30 a.m. | On-site registration |
| September 6 | 9:30–9:45 a.m. | Late registration with HUF 3,000 surcharge |
| September 6 | 9:45 a.m. | Final entry cutoff |
| September 6 | 10:00 a.m. | Round 1 |
| September 6 | Continuous | Rounds 2–7 |
| September 6 | Approximately 4:30 p.m. | Awards ceremony |
📝 Registration
| Registration Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | HUF 5,000 |
| Advance deadline | September 3, 2026 at midnight |
| Late on-site surcharge | HUF 3,000 from 9:30 to 9:45 a.m. |
| Final cutoff | No registration after 9:45 a.m. |
| Required data | Name, club and FIDE Rapid rating |
| License | Valid 2026 competition license or HPL |
| Official regulations | https://chess.hu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1.-Bodva-Kupa-Rapid-U-1900.pdf |
👤 Organizer
| Organizer Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Organizer | CLUB-MATE Edelényi Városi SE |
| Contact | Galkó Tibor |
| Phone | +36 70 603 9296 |
| galkotibor1@gmail.com | |
| Hungarian federation page | https://chess.hu/1-bodva-kupa-edeleny-1900-elo-alattiaknak-rapid-ertekszamszerzo/ |
| Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1434136.aspx?lan=1 |
📍 Venue
Edelény Cultural Center – Borsodi út 9, 3780 Edelény, Hungary.
The tournament is a one-day event with strict morning cutoffs. Players should allow additional time for parking, license verification and locating the tournament room.
🚗 How to Get There
| Travel Option | Practical Details |
|---|---|
| By train | Edelény has regional rail connections. Check current services through https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en. |
| By bus | Regional buses connect Edelény with Miskolc, Kazincbarcika and surrounding settlements. |
| By air | Budapest Airport is the main international gateway: https://www.bud.hu/en. |
| By car | Approach through the M30 and Route 27 area, then navigate to Borsodi út 9. |
| On arrival | Allow enough time to complete registration before the strict 9:45 a.m. cutoff. |
Transport timetables, engineering work, road conditions and parking rules may change. Players should verify the final route shortly before departure and retain the organizer’s contact details.
🏨 Accommodation Near the Venue
| Accommodation Option | Details / URL |
|---|---|
| Hotel Lukács Superior, Kazincbarcika | https://hotellukacs.hu/en/ |
| Premier Hotel Miskolc | https://premierhotelmiskolc.hu/en/ |
| Calimbra Wellness Hotel Miskolctapolca | https://calimbrawellnesshotel.hu/en/ |
| Booking note | Edelény, Kazincbarcika and Miskolc are possible bases; verify Sunday morning transport |
Accommodation is not included unless the official regulations state otherwise. Before payment, confirm the exact property, dates, room type, taxes, cancellation terms, breakfast hours, accessibility, parking and travel time to the venue.
🛂 Visa & Travel Documents
Foreign players should verify Hungarian and Schengen requirements and obtain the applicable HPL before travelling.
Rating eligibility must be checked across all three published rating types, not only the player’s current Rapid rating.
ℹ️ Other Information
The organizer may verify license and rating information before confirming an entry.
Food is arranged individually. The official regulations mention local ordering possibilities but do not include meals in the entry fee.
Players should keep evidence of advance registration and payment, especially when arriving close to the attendance deadline.
Eligibility is based on three different FIDE rating types. Standard, Rapid and Blitz must all remain below 1900 under the published rule. A player whose current Rapid rating is under the limit may still be ineligible when the Standard or Blitz rating exceeds it, so all three records should be checked before payment.
The morning cutoff is strict. Normal on-site registration ends at 9:30 a.m.; entries between 9:30 and 9:45 incur a HUF 3,000 surcharge, and the organizer accepts no new registration after 9:45. Players travelling from Miskolc or another town should leave a realistic margin for Sunday transport and parking.
The tournament runs seven rounds continuously from 10:00 a.m. to the expected 4:30 p.m. prizegiving. Food is not included in the entry fee. The regulations mention local ordering possibilities, but players should bring water and confirm any meal order before the rounds become continuous.
The HUF 155,000 fund includes four overall prizes and four special HUF 10,000 awards. A player should confirm how the U1600, unrated, organizer-club and special-draw awards interact with an overall prize. License or HPL validity must also be settled before the organizer confirms the entry.
✅ Final Checks Before Travel
Before travelling, players should complete the following checks against the latest organizer information.
| Check | Action |
|---|---|
| Rating eligibility | Verify that the player remains below 1900 in Standard, Rapid and Blitz, not only in one rating list. |
| Entry deadline | Send the entry by September 3 at midnight and retain confirmation. |
| On-site registration | Complete attendance confirmation between 08:30 and 09:30. Late registration from 09:30 to 09:45 carries the published surcharge; no entry is accepted after 09:45. |
| Licence | Confirm the applicable Hungarian competition licence or foreign-player documentation. |
| Schedule | Round 1 begins at 10:00 and the awards ceremony is expected around 16:30. |
🔗 Official Resources
| Resource | Official URL |
|---|---|
| Hungarian Chess Federation event page | https://chess.hu/1-bodva-kupa-edeleny-1900-elo-alattiaknak-rapid-ertekszamszerzo/ |
| Official regulations PDF | https://chess.hu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1.-Bodva-Kupa-Rapid-U-1900.pdf |
| Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1434136.aspx?lan=1 |
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $490
Organizer
♟️ About CLUB-MATE Edelényi Városi SE
CLUB-MATE Edelényi Városi SE is an established chess organization based in Edelény, Hungary. Its full registered name is CLUB-MATE Edelényi Városi Sportegyesület. The club represents Edelény in national team competitions. Moreover, it organizes rated tournaments for adults, juniors, club players, and developing competitors.
The organization has taken part in Hungarian team chess for many years. Its teams have competed in the national championship structure, including the NB I and NB II divisions. During the 2025/2026 season, the club entered two teams in national competitions. Therefore, its members can gain regular experience in serious over-the-board matches.
Galkó Tibor serves as the club’s main tournament director and public contact. He is also a National Arbiter and regularly works with experienced arbiters, local authorities, chess clubs, and the Hungarian Chess Federation. Consequently, CLUB-MATE Edelényi Városi SE can manage both local rapid events and larger FIDE-rated competitions.
🏆 Tournaments and Competitive Activity
The club organizes a varied program of classical, rapid, and blitz tournaments. One of its major events is the Edelény Chess Meeting. This multi-day competition offers FIDE-rated classical chess in separate rating groups. In addition, the tournament program may include a blitz event and a substantial prize fund.
CLUB-MATE Edelényi Városi SE also runs the Bódva Cup rapid tournament. The event gives players below the published rating limit an opportunity to earn FIDE Rapid rating points. Moreover, it provides overall prizes and awards for lower-rated, unrated, and club players. The tournament also promotes the cultural and natural attractions of Edelény and the Bódva Valley.
Another important project is the 10 Cities for Hungarian Chess rapid series. The club organizes events in cooperation with chess organizations and local partners across Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County. These tournaments use several rating and age groups. Therefore, experienced players, amateurs, juniors, and beginners can all take part.
The organization also stages the Edelény City Individual Rapid Chess Championship. This open competition welcomes players from outside the city as well as local members. Meanwhile, the club continues to develop new tournament formats and rating-limited events. As a result, players can choose from several competitive opportunities during the season.
🎓 Junior Chess and Community Development
Junior participation forms an important part of the club’s activities. Its rapid events often include separate groups for children and developing players. In addition, organizers provide trophies, medals, certificates, and age-category prizes. These awards encourage young participants while keeping the tournaments accessible.
The club has a long record of participation in Hungarian youth chess. Edelényi Városi SE has entered teams in national junior and children’s championships. Its young players have also competed in individual national age-group events. Therefore, juniors can progress from regional tournaments to higher levels of competition.
CLUB-MATE Edelényi Városi SE works closely with municipalities, cultural centers, schools, regional clubs, and the county chess federation. This cooperation helps the club provide suitable venues and organized playing conditions. Moreover, it connects chess tournaments with the wider cultural life of Edelény and nearby towns.
The club’s events welcome players with different levels of experience. Some competitions focus on FIDE-rated players, while others include beginners and participants without a federation licence. Consequently, more people can experience structured tournament chess. Above all, the organization combines competitive ambition with strong community involvement.
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