Honouring a giant of the game and celebrating women’s chess, the Viktor-Kortschnoi-Memorial & 2nd International Women’s Day Open 2026 will run on 3–8 March 2026 in Weissenhorn, Germany. The festival unites a closed, norm-friendly round-robin (the Memorial) with a parallel Women’s Open in two rating groups (A & B). Clear classical time controls with increment from move one, professional arbiting, and daily double-rounds on selected days make for a compact, international week of chess.

Hosted by Jussupow Schachschule, the event continues its mission to pair rising talents with experienced masters in a respectful, competitive setting. With straightforward schedules, live-rated games, and convenient regional access in Bavaria’s Neu-Ulm district, players can focus on their best chess while enjoying a welcoming festival atmosphere in Weissenhorn.

🗓️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

• System: Round-Robin (Memorial) and Swiss (Women’s Open A & B).

• Cadence: 60′/40 + 30′, +30″/move from move 1.

• Pairings & tie-breaks: As announced on site per FIDE Standard regulations.

• Default time: Per FIDE Laws (arrive early for every round).

• Fair-play: Electronic devices must be fully switched off in the playing area unless explicitly permitted by the arbiter.

📂 Sections / Groups

📅 Schedule

Viktor-Kortschnoi-Memorial (Round-Robin)

Women’s Open — Group A (9-round Swiss)

(For Group B, the organiser publishes round order on site across the same event window.)

📝 Registration

• How to enter: submit your entry via the organiser’s contact channels, stating full name, federation, FIDE ID, and chosen section (A/B).

• Requirements: Valid FIDE ID for rating; carry ID for on-site verification.

• Communication: Pairings, results and festival notices are published by the organiser during the event.

• Data & media: By entering, players consent to rating submission and publication of pairings, results and event photos.

👥 Organizer

Jussupow Schachschule gGmbH (FIDE Academy) runs the festival in Weissenhorn, combining norm-friendly closed events with inclusive open tournaments and youth development. The team brings decades of international experience and clear, player-first organisation.

• Phone: +49 7309 426059

• Email: jussupow@jussupow-schachakademie.de

• Website (academy): https://www.jussupow-schachschule.de

• Website (Memorial): https://legends-of-chess.com

🏨 Venue

Weissenhorn, Bavaria, Germany – a quiet, well-connected town in the Neu-Ulm district. The organizer assigns a central playing hall suited to classical chess; arrival instructions and on-site signage will guide players to the exact room.

🛎️ Accommodation

• Wide range of hotels and guesthouses in Weissenhorn and the Neu-Ulm / Ulm area (10–20 minutes by car).

• Consider booking early for March weekends; ask the organizer for any partner options.

🚗 How to Get There

• Train: Regional services to Weissenhorn or Ulm/Neu-Ulm, then local transfer to the venue.

• Car: Easy access from A7/A8 corridors toward Neu-Ulm/Ulm; follow local signage to Weissenhorn.

• Air: Munich (MUC) or Stuttgart (STR) with onward train to Ulm/Neu-Ulm and local transfer.

Play focused classical chess in a friendly, international setting—join the Viktor-Kortschnoi-Memorial & 2nd International Women’s Day Open 2026 in Weissenhorn.