21st Pszczyna Mayor’s Cup Rapid 2026 takes place on August 22, 2026, at MORiS in Pszczyna, Poland. This is a chess tournament in Pszczyna, Poland, in 2026. Nine FIDE-rated rapid rounds are completed in one Saturday session.

The open field suits experienced rapid specialists, local club players, juniors, and developing competitors. Moreover, two rating categories provide additional prize opportunities below the leading overall places.

A confirmed PLN 3,850 prize fund, 12+3 time control, and historic Pszczyna setting make the event a substantial one-day tournament. Therefore, entrants should register and pay before the fee increases after August 19.

📌 Event Details

The tournament starts at 10:00 and completes nine rapid rounds on the same day. The compact format rewards quick recovery and consistent clock management.

All entrants compete in one Swiss field. Separate rating awards recognize players from 1600 to 1800 and players rated 1599 or below.

Nine rounds at 12+3 reward sustained concentration across the entire day. A player who uses too much energy in the opening rounds may struggle during the final prize-deciding games, even though each individual round is short.

🏆 Prize Fund

The confirmed cash prizes total PLN 3,850 / approx. $1,029. One-prize rules apply, so an eligible player receives only the award allocated under the tournament conditions.

The final prize allocation follows the event’s tie-break and eligibility rules. Players should ensure that the rating recorded in the entry list is correct before the first round.

⏰ Time Control & Pairings

Each player receives 12 minutes plus a 3-second increment for every move. Nine rounds use Swiss-system pairings.

Results count for FIDE rapid rating. Entrants should provide a valid FIDE ID and verify federation details during registration.

A nine-round one-day tournament can be physically demanding. Players should plan food and hydration around the organizer’s announced breaks without leaving the venue area for too long.

The two rating categories each mirror a three-prize structure, giving players below the top overall group a concrete target. Because one player can receive only one award, the final redistribution follows the organizer’s prize rules.

📂 Sections / Groups

The category awards operate within the single overall tournament rather than separate pairings. Consequently, every player remains part of the same nine-round standings.

🗓️ Schedule

Players should complete attendance confirmation before the 10:00 start. Since nine rounds must fit into one day, late arrival can affect several pairings rather than only the opening game.

📝 Registration

Entrants should complete the online form, provide the correct FIDE data, and pay the applicable fee before the higher late rate begins.

Questions may be sent to szachy@pszczyna.pl.

The resident discount is available at PLN 40, while the normal fee is PLN 50 before the deadline. After August 19, the fee becomes PLN 60, so every entrant benefits from completing the process promptly.

The normal fee is PLN 50. Pszczyna residents pay PLN 40. The late rate becomes PLN 60 after August 19. The event has one open standings table. Rating awards sit inside that table. One player cannot collect two prizes.

👤 Organizer

The tournament is organized within Pszczyna’s municipal sports program and presented as the Mayor’s Cup. The organizing team manages the FIDE rapid rating, pairings, and awards.

• Email: szachy@pszczyna.pl
• Phone: +48 32 210 38 77
• Website: https://www.chessmanager.com/en-gb/tournaments/6237266485444608

📍 Venue

MORiS Pszczyna – Basztowa 4, 43-200 Pszczyna, Poland.

The municipal sports venue is close to the historic center. Players should follow the event signage and allow extra time for parking because Pszczyna can be busy on summer weekends.

MORiS lies close to central Pszczyna, where summer tourism can increase traffic and parking demand. Rail travel may be convenient for entrants arriving from Katowice, Tychy, or Bielsko-Biała.

🚗 How to Get There

A one-day rapid event rewards a simple travel plan. Players should choose a route that reaches the venue comfortably before 10:00 rather than relying on the last possible connection.

The Pszczyna Mayor’s Cup delivers nine FIDE-rated rapid rounds and a strong prize structure in one concentrated day.