Atlas Chess Club returns with the Cluj-Napoca Chess Weekend – 2nd Edition, February 5-8, 2026, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, delivering a compact classical festival that fits seven FIDE-rated rounds into one long weekend. The event targets club-registered players who want serious over-the-board play, a clear Swiss format, and a central city venue that keeps logistics simple. The organizer guarantees a cash prize fund and schedules every round at consistent start times, which helps you plan travel and preparation without guesswork. You also get practical flexibility through a limited bye option early in the tournament.

The tournament takes place at the Octavian Goga County Library and runs one open section with standard pairing principles and published tie-breaks. The organizer enforces mandatory scorekeeping and provides self-copying scoresheets each round, which supports clean results reporting and a proper classical experience. A strict registration rule links entry validation to payment, and the organizer caps the field at 60 players to keep playing conditions manageable. If you want a winter classical event in Cluj-Napoca with a stable schedule and guaranteed prizes, this weekend offers a focused competitive option.

🗓️ Event Details

🏆 Prize Fund

The organizer guarantees the prize fund and awards cash prizes by final standing.

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The tournament runs a 7-round Swiss Open and rates games for FIDE Standard. Each game uses 90 minutes with a 30-second increment per move from move 1.

You can request up to two half-point byes during the first four rounds. The tournament breaks ties by direct encounter, then Buchholz, then Median Buchholz. The organizer requires scorekeeping in every round and provides self-copying scoresheets.

📂 Sections / Groups

The organizer runs a single Open section for club-registered players.

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

👥 Organizer

Atlas Chess Club organizes the Cluj-Napoca Chess Weekend as a classical, FIDE-rated Swiss Open with a fixed seven-round schedule and published tie-breaks. The organizing team validates entries through payment, supports early-round byes within stated limits, and runs the full event program at one central venue to keep participation straightforward for traveling and local players alike.

• Email: atlassahcluj@yahoo.com

• Phone: +40 724 552726

🏨 Venue

Octavian Goga County Library, Calea Dorobanților 104, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
The tournament takes place inside a county library venue in Cluj-Napoca and keeps all rounds on site across the full weekend program. The organizer also runs the opening and closing ceremonies at the same address.

🚗 How to Get There

Fly into Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) and continue to central Cluj-Napoca by taxi or local transport. When you arrive in the city, go directly to Calea Dorobanților 104 for check-in and all rounds.

Start your 2026 classical season with seven rated rounds in Cluj-Napoca and aim for a strong finish in a tightly scheduled weekend festival.

🧾 Other

By entering the event, you confirm medical readiness to play and accept responsibility for any health issues that may occur during the tournament. By participating, you also accept the data processing terms and consent to appear in photos taken during the event. The organizer requires scorekeeping in every round.