SixDays Budapest – March 2026 (19-24 Mar, Budapest, Hungary)
SixDays Budapest — March 2026 features three closed 10-player round robins in downtown Budapest: a GM group, an IM group, and a Rating Group (U2250). All sections use classical cadence in a compact, norm-friendly schedule from 19-24 March 2026 at the Hungarian Chess Federation hall.
📌 Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | 19 – 24 March 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Budapest, Hungary |
| 🏟️ Venue | Hungarian Chess Federation, 1055 Budapest, Falk Miksa u. 10. |
| 🏁 Tournament Type | GM RR · IM RR · Rating Group U2250 |
| 🧩 Tournament System | Round Robin, 10 players each |
| 🔢 Number of Rounds | 9 (all groups) |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 90 minutes for the game + 30″/move from move 1 |
| ⏰ Default Time | 30 minutes |
| ⚖️ Tiebreaks | Sonneborn–Berger |
| 🏢 Organizer | SixDays Chess – Tournament Director: FM Miklós Halák |
| ✉️ Contact | info@sixdayschess.hu · +36 20 329 8335 · sixdayschess.hu |
| 💳 Payment | Entry fee payable in cash before Round 1 |
| 📝 Notes | No postponement of rounds; HCF annual fee €20 per player competing in Hungary |
💰 Prize Fund
Rating Group (U2250)
Total: €300
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | €150 |
| 2nd | €100 |
| 3rd | €50 |
(GM and IM groups are norm events; no published cash prizes.)
🧩 Sections / Eligibility
- GM Round Robin (10 players) — invitation by Elo/fee bands.
- IM Round Robin (10 players) — invitation by Elo/fee bands; players <2100 must contact the organizer.
- Rating Group U2250 (10 players) — intended for 1800–2250; limited places <1800 may be approved on request.
⏱️ Time Control & Regulations
- 90′ + 30″/move from move 1 (all groups).
- Waiting time: 30 minutes.
- Postponements: Not possible.
- FIDE Fair-Play rules apply.
📅 Schedule (local time)
| Round | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Thu 19 Mar 2026 | 16:00 |
| Round 2 | Fri 20 Mar 2026 | 10:00 |
| Round 3 | Fri 20 Mar 2026 | 16:00 |
| Round 4 | Sat 21 Mar 2026 | 10:00 |
| Round 5 | Sat 21 Mar 2026 | 16:00 |
| Round 6 | Sun 22 Mar 2026 | 17:00 |
| Round 7 | Mon 23 Mar 2026 | 10:00 |
| Round 8 | Mon 23 Mar 2026 | 16:00 |
| Round 9 | Tue 24 Mar 2026 | 10:00 |
📝 Registration & Fees
GM Round Robin (EUR):
- 2501+: €200
- 2451–2500: €300
- 2401–2450: €350
- 2351–2400: €450
- 2301–2350: €550
- 2251–2300: €650
IM Round Robin (EUR):
- 2400+: €125
- 2351–2400: €175
- 2301–2350: €200
- 2251–2300: €250
- 2201–2250: €350
- 2151–2200: €450
- 2101–2150: €550
- <2100: must contact organizer
Rating Group U2250 (EUR):
- 2150–2250: €50
- 2000–2149: €75
- 1900–1999: €100
- 1800–1899: €150
- <1800: must contact organizer
Payment: Cash before Round 1.
HCF fee: €20/year per player for events in Hungary.
🏟️ Venue
Hungarian Chess Federation, Falk Miksa u. 10 — quiet, central playing hall close to the Danube embankment, cafés, and public transport.
🛏️ Accommodation
Players arrange their own lodging. Numerous hotels and apartments are available nearby, with prices from ~€40 per person/night depending on season.
🚉 How to Get There
- By Air: Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl. (BUD) → city center by shuttle, bus 100E, or taxi.
- By Train: Budapest Nyugati / Keleti stations with metro and tram links to District V.
- By Metro/Tram: Short walk from M2/M3 corridors and Tram 2.
- By Car: Paid parking in city center garages or street zones.
SixDays Budapest offers a compact six-day format, professional arbitering, and a central venue in downtown Pest — making it the perfect tournament for chasing GM/IM norms or rating goals.
Organizer
SixDays Chess is a chess events organization based in Budapest, Hungary. It runs compact norm and rating tournaments with professional standards and reliable scheduling. Moreover, the team is an experienced tournament organizer focused on international players.
In addition, SixDays Chess stages the SixDays Budapest tournament series, including SixDays Budapest — March 2026. The program is built around FIDE-rated tournament play in classical chess, with GM and IM norm round-robins plus a rating group. Furthermore, these events function as a well-structured chess festival week in central Budapest, with consistent conditions for serious competitive chess.
Furthermore, SixDays Chess emphasizes clear regulations, punctual rounds, and a focused playing atmosphere. As a result, it attracts ambitious titled players as well as developing competitors seeking high-quality round-robin experience.
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Email: info@sixdayschess.hu
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Phone: +36 20 329 8335
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Website: https://sixdayschess.hu/
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Main contact: FM Miklós Halák
