Amateur Int. OPEN “Prestige 2026” – B (U1900)
Amateur Int. OPEN “Prestige 2026” – B (U1900) will be held in Paracin, Serbia, as part of the Winter Chess Festival. This open section is intended for players rated below 1900, features a clear prize structure, and uses a brisk classical time control tailored for ambitious amateurs.
📌 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: 190,000 RSD (~€1625) — guaranteed if at least 60 participants.
| Category | Prizes |
|---|---|
| Regular | 1st – 50,000 · 2nd – 40,000 · 3rd – 30,000 · 4th – 20,000 · 5th – 15,000 · 6th – 10,000 |
| Special | 25,000 RSD total (4 prizes) |
| Guarantee | Prize fund guaranteed with ≥60 players |
⏱️ Time Control & Tournament System
- System: 9-round Swiss
- Time Control: 60′ + 30″ increment from move 1
- Default time: 60 minutes
- FIDE Rating: Tournament is valid for FIDE rating
📝 Eligibility & Registration
- Eligibility: Players rated below 1900 (FIDE)
- Registration deadline: 11 January 2026, 11:00
- Entry fee: €40 (all players)
📅 Schedule
| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan | Opening Ceremony | 15:50 |
| 11 Jan | Round 1 | 16:00 |
| 12 Jan | Round 2 | 10:00 |
| 12 Jan | Round 3 | 16:00 |
| 13 Jan | Round 4 | 16:00 |
| 14 Jan | Round 5 | 10:00 |
| 14 Jan | Round 6 | 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 team runs multiple winter events (IM RR, Open A, Open B, plus Blitz & Rapid), providing professional arbiters, equipment, and smooth logistics at a single venue.
- Contact: IO Saša Jevtić
- Phone: +381 63 439497 (WhatsApp, Viber)
- Email: info@paracinchess.rs | sasajevtic@yahoo.com
🏟️ Venue
Pool “Prestige”, Paracin
— All festival events played at the same venue
— Organizer provides chess equipment for all events
— Individual or group transfers can be arranged on request
🛏️ Accommodation
- Festival hotel options coordinated via the organizer
- If you arrange your own accommodation, an additional €50 entry fee applies
- Recommended hotels: Hotel Orbis, Hotel Petrus, and local guesthouses
🚉 How to Get There
- By Air: Belgrade (BEG) or Niš (INI)
- By Car: Paracin on the E-75/A1 corridor (Belgrade–Niš)
- By Rail/Bus: Regular intercity services to Paraćin; short local transfer to venue
The Amateur Int. OPEN “Prestige 2026” – B (U1900) provides a balanced and competitive tournament for developing players, with a clear prize structure, brisk time control, and the vibrant festival atmosphere in Paracin.
