František Zikuda Memorial 2026
František Zikuda Memorial 2026 is the third edition of the rapid memorial for two-player teams in Turnov. ŠK Zikuda Turnov organizes the tournament on November 21 at OAHŠ Turnov.
The event uses nine Swiss rounds at 10 minutes plus five seconds per move. Each team consists of two players, and at least one team member must have been born in 2010 or later.
The regulations publish a complete fixed cash-prize breakdown of CZK 8,000. Trophies and additional material awards sit outside that cash total.
📌 Event Details
| Date | November 21, 2026 |
| City / Country | Turnov, Czech Republic |
| Venue | OAHŠ Turnov – Zborovská 519, 511 01 Turnov |
| Organizer | ŠK Zikuda Turnov, z.s. |
| Tournament Director | Ing. Zdeněk Maršálek |
| Chief Arbiter | Tomáš Ďúran |
| Format | Rapid chess for two-player teams |
| Rounds | 9 |
| Time Control | 10 minutes plus 5 seconds per move |
| Rating | Czech national rapid rating |
| Team Requirement | At least one team member born in 2010 or later |
| Entry Fee | CZK 100 per player |
| Registration Deadline | November 19, 2026 |
| Cash Prize Fund | CZK 8,000 / approximately $380 |
| Chess-Results | Official tournament record |
⏰ Time Control & Pairings
The competition uses a nine-round Swiss system for two-player teams. Each player receives ten minutes plus a five-second increment from move one.
The tournament is submitted for Czech national rapid rating. Chess-Results identifies Tomáš Ďúran as chief arbiter and Ing. Zdeněk Maršálek as tournament director.
🏆 Prize Fund
| Placement | Cash Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st Team | CZK 2,800 |
| 2nd Team | CZK 2,000 |
| 3rd Team | CZK 1,600 |
| 4th Team | CZK 1,000 |
| 5th Team | CZK 600 |
| Total Fixed Cash Prizes | CZK 8,000 / approximately $380 |
The current Czech National Bank reference used for this batch places CZK 8,000 at approximately $376. The import amount is rounded upward to the next $10, producing $380.
Trophies and material prizes are additional. They are not included in the cash total.
📂 Sections / Groups
The event uses one team tournament. Every team has two players, and at least one member must have been born in 2010 or later.
🗓️ Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 08:45–09:15 | Attendance confirmation |
| 09:20–09:30 | Opening |
| 09:30–12:30 | Rounds 1–5 |
| 12:30–13:30 | Lunch break |
| 13:30–15:50 | Rounds 6–9 |
| 16:00 | Awards ceremony |
📝 Registration
Teams should register by November 19 through Tomáš Ďúran at tomas.duran@seznam.cz or +420 608 079 598. The entry fee is CZK 100 per player.
An entry should identify both team members and make clear which player satisfies the youth requirement.
👤 Organizer
| Organizer | ŠK Zikuda Turnov, z.s. |
| Tournament Director | Ing. Zdeněk Maršálek |
| Chief Arbiter / Registration Contact | Tomáš Ďúran |
| tomas.duran@seznam.cz | |
| Phone | +420 608 079 598 |
| Organizer Website | https://www.sachyturnov.cz/ |
📍 Venue
OAHŠ Turnov – Zborovská 519, 511 01 Turnov, Czech Republic.
The school venue hosts the complete one-day team tournament. Teams should arrive before 09:15 to complete attendance confirmation.
Venue on the Map
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🚆 How to Get There
Turnov has regional rail and bus connections with Liberec, Prague and towns in the Český ráj area. Participants should check the Saturday timetable and allow time for the final local transfer to Zborovská Street.
Drivers should use permitted parking near the school and keep access routes clear.
ℹ️ Other Information
- This is a two-player team event rather than an individual tournament.
- At least one team member must have been born in 2010 or later.
- The fixed cash total has been calculated only from the complete published placement breakdown.
🔗 Official Resources
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $380
Hotels Near the Venue
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