49th Tenkes Cup International Chess Tournament
49th Tenkes Cup International Chess Tournament takes place on September 7-13, 2026, in Siklós, Hungary. The event offers a 7-round Swiss tournament at the main hall of the Siklós Library.
This is a chess tournament in Siklós, Hungary, in 2026. Players can compete in a FIDE-rated chess tournament with classical games, a 90 minutes + 30 seconds time control, and a confirmed cash prize fund.
The tournament takes place in a historic spa region of southern Hungary. In addition, the entry includes free access to Thermal Spa Siklós, which adds useful value for players and accompanying guests.
♟️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Tournament | 49th Tenkes Cup International Chess Tournament |
| 📅 Dates | September 7–13, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Siklós, Hungary |
| 🏛️ Venue | Siklósi Könyvtár nagyterme, Köztársaság tér 8, 7800 Siklós, Hungary |
| ♟️ Format | Classical Swiss tournament |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE-rated |
| 🔢 Rounds | 7 rounds |
| ⏱️ Time control | 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| 💰 Prize fund | 540,000 HUF, approximately $1,500 |
| 🚪 Default time | 30 minutes |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The 49th Tenkes Cup uses a 7-round Swiss system. Each player receives 90 minutes for the game, plus a 30-second increment per move.
The event counts as a classical chess tournament and follows FIDE-rated tournament conditions. Therefore, players get a full week of serious rated games in a clear one-round-per-day schedule.
The default time is 30 minutes. A player who arrives later than the allowed delay time loses the game.
Tie-breaks follow this order: Buchholz, direct encounter, Sonneborn-Berger, and progressive score. If a prize place still requires a decision, blitz games may decide the final prize order.
💰 Prize Fund
The confirmed prize fund is 540,000 HUF, approximately $1,500. The full prize fund applies with at least 80 participants.
Main Prizes
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st place | 150,000 HUF |
| 2nd place | 100,000 HUF |
| 3rd place | 70,000 HUF |
| 4th place | 50,000 HUF |
| 5th place | 30,000 HUF |
| 6th place | 20,000 HUF |
| 7th place | 10,000 HUF |
| 8th place | 10,000 HUF |
| 9th place | 10,000 HUF |
| 10th place | 10,000 HUF |
Special Prizes
| Category | Prize |
|---|---|
| Best non-prize-winning female player | 10,000 HUF |
| Best non-prize-winning Baranya County player | 10,000 HUF |
| Best non-prize-winning U18 player | 10,000 HUF |
| Best non-prize-winning player aged over 65 | 10,000 HUF |
| Best non-prize-winning player rated 1900–2099 | 10,000 HUF |
| Best non-prize-winning player rated 1700–1899 | 10,000 HUF |
| Best non-prize-winning player rated 1500–1699 | 10,000 HUF |
| Best non-prize-winning player rated below 1500 | 10,000 HUF |
Cash prizes are taxable. Prize winners need the required Hungarian tax and social-security information to receive payment.
🧩 Sections / Groups
The tournament runs as one open classical event.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Main event | Open 7-round Swiss tournament |
| Rating status | FIDE-rated |
| Special prize groups | Female players, Baranya County players, U18, players aged over 65, and rating bands |
| License requirement | Valid competition license or HPL |
The format welcomes players from different rating levels. In addition, the special prizes create extra goals for local players, youth players, women players, and rating-category competitors.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| September 7, 2026 | 12:00–13:45 | Final on-site registration |
| September 7, 2026 | 13:45 | Opening ceremony |
| September 7, 2026 | 14:00 | Round 1 |
| September 8, 2026 | 09:30 | Round 2 |
| September 9, 2026 | 09:30 | Round 3 |
| September 10, 2026 | 09:30 | Round 4 |
| September 11, 2026 | 09:30 | Round 5 |
| September 12, 2026 | 09:30 | Round 6 |
| September 13, 2026 | 09:00 | Round 7 |
| September 13, 2026 | After Round 7 | Award ceremony |
📝 Registration
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Advance registration deadline | September 4, 2026 |
| Entry fee for players rated up to 2000 | 14,000 HUF |
| Entry fee for players rated 2001–2200 | 12,000 HUF |
| Entry fee for players rated 2201–2400 | 10,000 HUF |
| Entry fee for players rated 2401+ | 8,000 HUF |
| GM and WGM players | Free entry |
| Late registration surcharge | 3,000 HUF after September 4, 2026 |
| HPL fee | 8,000 HUF |
| Registration email | baranyasakk@gmail.com |
| Registration phone | +36 30 851 4224 |
Players must have a valid competition license or pay the HPL fee. Final registration at the venue runs on September 7 from 12:00 to 13:45.
🏛️ Organizer
Siklósi Sakk Kör organizes the 49th Tenkes Cup International Chess Tournament in Siklós. The club brings players to southern Hungary for a traditional rated chess week with classical games, cash prizes, and strong local support.
Email: baranyasakk@gmail.com
Phone: +36 30 851 4224
📍 Venue
Siklósi Könyvtár nagyterme, Köztársaság tér 8, 7800 Siklós, Hungary
The tournament takes place in the main hall of the Siklós Library. Players should use the full Köztársaság tér 8 address for navigation and arrive early enough for final registration before the opening ceremony.
🏨 Accommodation
Recommended Accommodation Options
Hotel Castello Siklós, Átrium Hotel Harkány, and Alea Apartmanok Harkány are listed as discounted accommodation partners for the tournament.
Players should arrange accommodation early, especially if they want to stay near Siklós or the Harkány spa area during the tournament week.
🚆 How to Get There
Players should use Siklósi Könyvtár, Köztársaság tér 8, 7800 Siklós, as the main navigation address.
Siklós is located in Baranya County in southern Hungary. Players can reach the town by car, regional bus, taxi, or local transport connections from nearby cities such as Pécs.
Free parking is available around the library area. Free parking passes can be arranged through the organizer.
ℹ️ Other Information
Tournament entry includes free access to Thermal Spa Siklós. This gives players an additional leisure option during the tournament week.
The organizer also lists possible discount support from Harkány Spa.
A rapid side event may be offered if there is enough interest.
The 49th Tenkes Cup International Chess Tournament offers a full classical chess week with rated games, local hospitality, and a relaxing southern Hungarian setting.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $1,500
Organizer
♟️ Club Identity
Siklósi Sakk Kör is a chess club in Siklós, Baranya County, Hungary. The club represents local chess in one of southern Hungary’s historic towns, close to the Villány wine region and the Croatian border. It gives local players a base for club chess, county team competition, tournament play, and community chess activity. Siklós has maintained an active chess tradition for many decades, and the club celebrated a 50-year milestone in recent years. In addition, Siklósi Sakk Kör appears among the town’s active sports organizations and continues to connect local players with the wider Baranya chess scene. Its players take part in county-level team matches, while the club also supports open tournament activity that brings visiting players to Siklós.
🏆 Tournament Activity
Siklósi Sakk Kör organizes the Tenkes Cup International Chess Tournament, one of the recognizable long-running chess events in Baranya County. The 49th edition takes place in Siklós from September 7 to 13, 2026. The event uses a FIDE-rated 7-round Swiss system with classical time control. It also offers prize categories for overall standings, women, Baranya County players, players under 18, players born in 1961 or earlier, and several rating groups. The tournament venue is the main hall of Siklósi Könyvtár on Köztársaság tér. Moreover, the event receives local support from Siklós Municipality, Thermal Spa Siklós, Hotel Castello, Átrium Hotel Harkány, Alea Apartmanok Harkány, Harkányi Gyógyfürdő, and other regional partners. Therefore, the club combines competitive chess with the town’s tourism and spa environment.
🌱 Youth Chess and Community Activity
Siklósi Sakk Kör supports local chess development through club activity, county competition, and events that welcome different playing levels. Young players and improving club players can gain experience through local practice, team matches, and open events in the region. The Tenkes Cup also includes a special prize for the best non-prize-winning player under 18, which gives juniors an additional goal during the tournament. In addition, Siklós has hosted chess programs at the local library, and the town’s chess activity remains visible through municipal and regional community channels. The club’s connection with experienced organizer Ambrus Lajos also strengthens its tournament work, especially for events with international players and FIDE-rated conditions. As a result, Siklósi Sakk Kör serves both local members and visiting competitors who want serious classical chess in southern Hungary.
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