Wellness Chess Tour GP9 (Hotel Thermal Resort Lendava), July 1-5, 2026, Lendava, Slovenia combines a FIDE-rated Open Swiss tournament with a resort setting built around the Lendava Thermal Bath complex. The event targets competitive players who want seven classical rounds with clear prize incentives and an international field. The organizer runs this stop as part of the Wellness Chess Tour Grand Prix series, so participants also collect Grand Prix points across the annual circuit. You get a full tournament schedule across five days, plus a planned blitz event during the weekend program.
You play in a single Open group with no rating restriction, so ambitious juniors, club players, and titled players compete in the same standings. The organizer publishes a €1,000 prize base with payouts for the top finishers and additional category awards. The venue places you inside the hotel conference facilities, which makes it easy to combine rounds with on-site services and wellness time outside of play. The organizer keeps registration simple through email and confirms each entry directly.
🗓️ Event Details
| Item | Details |
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| 📅 Dates | July 1-5, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Lendava, Slovenia |
| ♟️ Format | 7-round Swiss, Open |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE-rated (standard) |
| 📂 Sections | Open (no Elo restriction) |
| ⏱️ Time control | 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| 💳 Entry fee | Above 2200 Elo: €25 |
| 💰 Prize fund | Approx. €1,000 cash (guaranteed with at least 50 participants) |
| 👤 Eligibility | Open to all players; no Elo restriction |
🏆 Prize Fund
The organizer states a €1,000 prize base and guarantees it with at least 50 participants. The organizer does not split prizes. The organizer applies taxes and contributions under applicable law.
| Place | Prize (EUR) |
|---|---|
| 1st | 260 |
| 2nd | 160 |
| 3rd | 120 |
| 4th | 80 |
| 5th | 70 |
| 6th | 60 |
| 7th | 50 |
| 8th | 50 |
| 9th | 40 |
| 10th | 40 |
| Category | Prize (EUR) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Best 1600–1800 Elo | 40 | Organizer awards one prize |
| Best 1800–2000 Elo | 40 | Organizer awards one prize |
The organizer also awards special prizes for best young competitor, best woman (minimum 3 women), best 60+ competitor, and best non-awarded local player from Lendava and within an 80 km radius, but the organizer does not publish cash amounts for these special awards in the provided information.
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament runs a 7-round Swiss system in a single Open group with no Elo restriction. Players use a classical time control of 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment per move. The organizer uses these tie-breaks in order: Corrective Buchholz, Buchholz, and Progressive. The event schedule also includes a blitz competition on Saturday around midday, and the organizer runs the closing ceremony right after the last round ends.
📂 Sections / Groups
The event runs one Open section with no Elo restriction.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Weekday | Time | Round / Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | Wednesday | 10:00–10:45 | On-site registration |
| July 1, 2026 | Wednesday | 10:50 | Opening ceremony |
| July 1, 2026 | Wednesday | 11:00 | Round 1 |
| July 1, 2026 | Wednesday | 16:00 | Round 2 |
| July 2, 2026 | Thursday | 09:00 | Round 3 |
| July 3, 2026 | Friday | 09:00 | Round 4 |
| July 3, 2026 | Friday | 15:00 | Round 5 |
| July 4, 2026 | Saturday | 09:00 | Round 6 |
| July 4, 2026 | Saturday | 12:30–13:00 (approx.) | Blitz competition |
| July 5, 2026 | Sunday | 09:00 | Round 7 |
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| How to register | Email entry to sporty207@gmail.com |
| Entry deadline | June 30, 2026 |
| Entry confirmation | The organizer confirms every registration |
| Entry fees | Above 2200 Elo: €25 |
| Discounts | The organizer gives a €5 discount per person when at least 5 paid players from the same chess association register. The organizer gives a €5 discount at each location from the 7th station in 2026 for players who participated in at least 6 stations. |
| On-site check-in | The organizer runs on-site registration on July 1 from 10:00 to 10:45, followed by the opening ceremony at 10:50. |
👥 Organizer
AO Jozsef Jeszenszky organizes this event as the 9th station of the Wellness Chess Tour Grand Prix series, which awards Grand Prix points across the annual circuit and supports longer-term loyalty rewards within the tour framework. The organizer centralizes tournament communication and hotel booking through direct contact and confirms entries by email to keep the process straightforward for international participants.
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Email: sporty207@gmail.com
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Phone: +36 30 640 3361
🏨 Venue
Hotel Thermal Resort Lendava (Conference Room), 9220 Lendava, Tomšičeva ulica 2A, Slovenia
The tournament uses the conference room inside Hotel Thermal Resort in Lendava. The location sits within the Thermal Resort environment connected to the Lendava Thermal Bath complex. The venue setup supports a focused playing hall inside the hotel setting.
🛎️ Accommodation
The organizer offers a special package at Hotel Thermal Resort Lendava with breakfast buffet and buffet dinner (half board). The organizer handles room reservations by email.
| Accommodation | Double room per night (EUR) | Single per night (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Thermal Resort Superior | 66 | 86 |
| Thermal Resort Apartment | 70 | 90 |
Room reservations: sporty207@gmail.com
Child discounts (sharing a room/apartment with 2 adults):
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Ages 0–3.99: free (hotel accommodation up to 2 years in a cot)
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Ages 4–11.99: €40 (apartment complexes only)
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Ages 12–17.99: €50 (apartment complexes only)
Extra charges:
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Tourist tax: €1.94 per person per night
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One-time registration fee: €1 per person per stay
Check-in / meals / cancellation:
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The hotel starts check-in at 2:00 PM and sets check-out at 10:00 AM.
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The hotel serves dinner as the first meal on arrival day and breakfast as the last meal on departure day.
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The hotel offers free cancellation 6 weeks before arrival; it charges a 50% penalty 6–4 weeks before arrival, a 75% penalty 4–2 weeks before arrival, and a 100% penalty 14 days or less before arrival or for no-shows.
Hotel information: https://wellnessresortlendava.com/en/services/
🚗 How to Get There
Use this address for navigation: 9220 Lendava, Tomšičeva ulica 2A, Slovenia. The hotel provides free parking, so driving to the venue offers a practical option for regional and cross-border travelers.
Bring your best form for seven rounds in a resort setting and turn your summer trip to Lendava into a memorable FIDE-rated tournament week.
Additional Details
Prize Fund - €1,000
Organizer
Wellness Chess Tour is a Hungary-based tournament organizer that runs a well-known international chess Grand Prix series. Today, it combines competitive over-the-board chess with practical travel planning. Over the years, Wellness Chess Tour has built repeat participation from players across Central Europe. As a result, the brand is closely associated with reliable scheduling and clear event operations.
Moreover, Wellness Chess Tour organizes Wellness Chess Tour GP6 as one of its key seasonal stations. The series typically features FIDE-rated classical chess with multiple sections and transparent regulations. In addition, the organizer emphasizes consistent playing conditions, punctual round starts, and well-defined registration steps, so participants can focus on preparation, energy management, and performance across the full schedule. Therefore, Wellness Chess Tour GP events appeal to players who value both serious chess and predictable logistics.
At the same time, Wellness Chess Tour aims to deliver a friendly tournament atmosphere for competitors and accompanying guests. Consequently, many participants treat the event as both a chess challenge and a social weekend. In addition, the organizer highlights hospitality, fair play, and straightforward communication, which reduces uncertainty before arrival and supports smooth on-site coordination for everyone involved. Furthermore, Wellness Chess Tour in Hungary remains committed to professional organization and a stable player experience from station to station.
