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

⏱️ 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

Special Prizes

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.

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

📝 Registration

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.