Marking a warm spring fixture in Hungary’s chess calendar, the 5th Csomós János Memorial 2026 takes place 13-17 May 2026 in Gyula, Hungary, inside the conference hall of Hőforrás Hotel. The event blends friendly hospitality with serious classical chess, offering a smooth five-day rhythm suitable for club players, families, and visiting competitors.

Run as a FIDE-rated Open split into two rating-based groups, the Memorial features 7 rounds at 90′ + 30″ from move 1, a generous 60-minute default time, and clear tie-breaks. On-site registration, complimentary refreshments, and local spa perks help make the experience both practical and enjoyable in Gyula’s well-known thermal resort setting.

🗓️ Event Details

🏆 Prize Fund

Group A (guaranteed with ≥30 players; net amounts)

Specials: Highest Woman • Highest Youth • Highest Senior 65+ — 1 home-made sausage each. (Prizes non-divisible; if entries exceed expectations, amounts may be increased.)

Group B (guaranteed with ≥40 players; net amounts)

Rating subclasses (best result): 0-1699 • 1700-1799 • 1800-1899 – 1 home-made sausage each. Plus Highest Woman • Highest Youth • Highest Senior 65+ – 1 home-made sausage each. (Prizes non-cumulative; non-divisible.)

Festival Specials (all participants)

• Largest Elo gain without a money prize: 1 valuable chess book

• Prize draw (among non-prizewinners present at ceremony): 1 valuable chess book
  (One player can win only one prize overall.)

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

• Cadence: 90′ + 30″ from move 1; notation required to the end of the game.

• Default (forfeit) time: 60 minutes after round start.

• Tie-break order: Points → Buchholz → Sonneborn–Berger → TPR.

• Device/anti-cheating rules and arbiter instructions apply throughout the playing hall.

📂 Sections / Groups

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

• Deadline: 12 May 2026 (email entry; acceptance/rejection confirmed by organiser).

• How to enter: send name, Elo, federation, desired group by email.

• Entry fees:

  • Group A: ≥2100 Elo – 6,000 HUF • 1900-2099 – 8,000 HUF • 1700-1899 – 12,000 HUF

  • Group B: 0-1899 – 8,000 HUF • 1900-1950 – 12,000 HUF

• Licences: Hungarian Playing Licence (HPL) required for all players (including foreign players).

• One-prize rule: prizes are non-cumulative; a player can receive only their highest applicable prize.

Useful contacts:

• Email (entries & queries): somogyigabi@gmail.com

👥 Organizer

The Memorial is organised by a local team led by Katalin Morva and Gábor Somogyi, together with the Békési TE Chess Department, focusing on clear regulations, fair play, and a welcoming tournament atmosphere.

• Email: somogyigabi@gmail.com

• Chief Arbiter: Gábor Somogyi (NA)

🏨 Venue

Hőforrás Hotel – Conference Room (Building “E”, 2nd floor; lift)
Rábai Miklós u. 2, 5700 Gyula, Hungary

A comfortable spa-hotel setting with free on-site parking, conference facilities suitable for classical chess, and easy access to Gyula’s thermal and wellness amenities.

🛎️ Accommodation

• Booking (Hőforrás Hotel): +36-66-463-722 ext. 110 (weekdays 08:00–15:30) • ertekesites@hhgy.hu

• Meals: Hotel beach & barbecue buffets; nearby Restaurant Tölgyfa (~100 m) serves lunch 11:00–14:00 (take-away on request).

• Player perk: 50% discount to Gyula Castle Bath for participants during the event dates.

🚗 How to Get There

• By car: Navigate to Hőforrás Hotel, Rábai Miklós u. 2, 5700 Gyula; free parking available in front of the hotel.

• Local: The venue is within Gyula’s spa area; allow time to complete on-site registration 10:00-13:45 on 13 May.

Set your spring chess goals in motion with seven focused classical rounds and a friendly spa-town atmosphere at the 5th Csomós János Memorial 2026 in Gyula.