GM Mix 13 Fantastico
GM Mix 13 Fantastico returns to Senta, Serbia for a compact week of chess at Hotel Fantastico. The main GM Mix 13 Swiss is complemented by an Open section and a one-day Blitz — all FIDE-rated under professional conditions.
📌 Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | 17 – 22 January 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Senta, Serbia |
| 🏟️ Venue | Hotel Fantastico, Arpadova 1, Senta |
| 🏁 Tournament Type | FIDE-rated Festival (GM Mix, Open, Blitz) |
| 🧩 Tournament System | Swiss System (see sections) |
| 🔢 Number of Rounds | GM Mix: 9 · Open: 5 · Blitz: 9 |
| ⏱️ Time Control | GM Mix: 90′ + 30″ · Open: 60′ + 30″ · Blitz: 3′ + 2″ |
| 🏢 Organizer | SK Senta & SK Čoka |
| 👤 Tournament Director | Lorinc Sandor |
| 👤 Chief Arbiter | IA Zoltan Helenyi |
| 🔖 Rating | FIDE Standard / Blitz |
🧩 Festival Sections
GM Mix 13 (Main Event)
- Dates: 17 – 22 January 2026
- System: 9-round Swiss
- Time Control: 90′ + 30″ from move 1
- Notes: FIDE-rated, international field centered at Hotel Fantastico.
Open 13
- Dates: 17 – 21 January 2026
- System: 5-round Swiss
- Time Control: 60′ + 30″ from move 1
- Notes: FIDE-rated open tournament hosted at the same venue.
Blitz 13
- Date: 19 January 2026 (one-day event)
- System: 9-round Swiss
- Time Control: 3′ + 2″
- Notes: FIDE-rated Blitz, festival side event.
⏱️ Time Control & Tournament System
- GM Mix 13: 9 rounds, 90′ + 30″, Swiss.
- Open 13: 5 rounds, 60′ + 30″, Swiss.
- Blitz 13: 9 rounds, 3′ + 2″, Swiss.
- All events are FIDE-rated.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Event / Section |
|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2026 | GM Mix 13 (Round 1) · Open 13 (Round 1) |
| 18 Jan 2026 | GM Mix 13 (Rounds continue) · Open 13 (Round 2–3 as scheduled) |
| 19 Jan 2026 | GM Mix 13 (Rounds continue) · Blitz 13 (9 rounds, one day) |
| 20–21 Jan 2026 | GM Mix 13 (Rounds continue) · Open 13 concludes on 21 Jan |
| 22 Jan 2026 | GM Mix 13 concludes |
📝 Registration
- Eligibility: Players must hold a valid FIDE ID.
- On-site confirmation: Required at Hotel Fantastico before Round 1 of each event.
- Pairings: Managed by Swiss-Manager; published before each round in the playing hall.
🏢 Organizer
The festival is organized by SK Senta & SK Čoka, with an experienced arbiting team ensuring smooth operations and fair play in the playing area.
- Festival Director: GM Sinisa Dražić — +381 62 804 7002 (Viber)
🏟️ Venue
Hotel Fantastico, Arpadova 1, Senta
— Central, walkable location with dedicated playing hall and analysis space.
— Boards and clocks provided by the organizer.
🛏️ Accommodation
Players and guests typically stay at Hotel Fantastico or nearby hotels and guesthouses in Senta. Early booking is advised due to festival demand and limited local capacity.
🚉 How to Get There
- By Air: Belgrade (BEG) is the nearest major airport.
- By Car: About 160 km north of Belgrade via E75, then local roads to Senta.
- By Rail/Bus: Regular connections via Novi Sad and Subotica, plus regional buses into Senta.
Combined festival page covering: GM Mix 13, Open 13, Blitz 13.