Amateur Int. OPEN Prestige 2026 – A (U2400)
Amateur Int. OPEN Prestige 2026 – A (U2400) will be held in Paracin, Serbia, as part of the 2026 Winter Chess Festival. This strong amateur section is designed for players rated 1900–2399, with opportunities for players slightly below this threshold to participate under certain conditions. The event provides excellent organization, FIDE rating, and a generous prize fund.
📌 Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | 11 – 18 January 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Paracin, Serbia |
| 🏟️ Venue | Pool “Prestige”, Paracin |
| 🏁 Tournament Type | FIDE-rated International Open |
| 🧩 Tournament System | Swiss System |
| 🔢 Number of Rounds | 9 |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 60 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1 |
| 🏢 Organizer | Paracin Chess Festival |
| 🔖 Rating | FIDE Standard |
💰 Prize Fund
Total: 310,000 RSD (~€2650) – guaranteed if at least 60 participants
| Place | Amount (RSD) |
|---|---|
| 1st | 100,000 |
| 2nd | 75,000 |
| 3rd | 50,000 |
| 4th | 30,000 |
| 5th | 20,000 |
| 6th | 15,000 |
| 7th | 10,000 |
| 8th | 10,000 |
Prizes awarded according to HORT criteria, only for players scoring 6.5 points or higher.
⏱️ Time Control & Tournament System
- System: 9-round Swiss
- Time Control: 60′ + 30″ increment from move 1
- Default time: 60 minutes
- Rating: Tournament valid for FIDE rating
📝 Eligibility & Registration
- Open to players rated 1900–2399
- Organizer may include up to 10 players rated 1800–1899 and up to 5 players rated below 1800
- All players must hold a valid FIDE ID
- Registration deadline: 11 January 2026, 11:00
- Entry fee (EUR, by rating):
- 2200+ → €30
- 2000–2199 → €50
- 1900–1999 → €80
- 1800–1899 → €120
- Below 1800 → €200
📅 Schedule
| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan | Opening Ceremony | 15:50 |
| 11 Jan | Round 1 | 16:00 |
| 12 Jan | Rounds 2 & 3 | 10:00 · 16:00 |
| 13 Jan | Round 4 | 16:00 |
| 14 Jan | Rounds 5 & 6 | 10:00 · 16:00 |
| 15 Jan | Round 7 | 16:00 |
| 16 Jan | Blitz Tournament | 10:00 |
| 16 Jan | Round 8 | 16:00 |
| 17 Jan | Rapid Tournament | 10:00 |
| 18 Jan | Round 9 | 10:00 |
| 18 Jan | Closing Ceremony | 14:30 |
🏢 Organizer
The Paracin Chess Festival is a well-established Serbian organizer, running classical, blitz, and rapid events each year. The organizing committee provides professional arbiters, electronic pairing systems, and modern tournament equipment.
- Festival Director: IO Saša Jevtić
- Phone: +381 63 439497 (WhatsApp, Viber)
- Email: info@paracinchess.rs | sasajevtic@yahoo.com
🏟️ Venue
Pool “Prestige”, Paracin
— Spacious playing hall and facilities
— Central location in Paracin with easy access to cafés and hotels
— Equipped with FIDE-standard boards and clocks
🛏️ Accommodation
- Accommodation packages available through the organizer
- Players arranging their own stay are subject to an extra €50 entry fee
- Recommended hotels: Hotel Orbis, Hotel Petrus, and local guesthouses
🚉 How to Get There
- By Air: Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) or Niš Constantine the Great Airport (INI)
- By Car: Located on the E-75/A1 corridor, midway between Belgrade and Niš
- By Train/Bus: Regular connections to Paraćin; short local transfer to the venue
The Amateur Int. OPEN Prestige 2026 – A (U2400) offers ambitious amateurs a high-level competition, generous prizes, and professional standards in the heart of Serbia. This event is the perfect opportunity for players seeking to improve their international rating and enjoy the vibrant chess festival atmosphere in Paracin.