Pedagogical Chess Union is a Russian tournament organizer based in Moscow, Russia. Over the years, it has built a strong record in national chess events. As a result, many players know it for clear rules and steady event delivery.

In addition, the union runs the Open Sochi festival in Sochi, including the open chess tournament Open Sochi 2026. The program features classical chess plus rapid chess and blitz chess. Moreover, the team aims to run a FIDE-rated tournament format where applicable and approved.

Furthermore, the organizer supports both adults and juniors through structured sections and fair pairings. For example, Open Sochi often uses rating groups to keep games competitive. Consequently, the event suits ambitious juniors, club players, and traveling guests.