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 β all FIDE-rated under professional conditions.
π Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| π Dates | 17 β 22 January 2026 |
| π Location | Senta, Serbia |
| ποΈ Venue | Hotel Fantastico, Arpadova 1, Senta |
| π Tournament Type | FIDE-rated Festival (GM Mix, Open, Blitz) |
| 𧩠Tournament System | Swiss System (see sections) |
| π’ Number of Rounds | GM Mix: 9 Β· Open: 5 Β· Blitz: 9 |
| β±οΈ Time Control | GM Mix: 90β² + 30β³ Β· Open: 60β² + 30β³ Β· Blitz: 3β² + 2β³ |
| π’ Organizer | SK Senta & SK Δoka |
| π€ Tournament Director | Lorinc Sandor |
| π€ Chief Arbiter | IA Zoltan Helenyi |
| π Rating | FIDE Standard / Blitz |
𧩠Festival Sections
GM Mix 13 (Main Event)
- Dates: 17 β 22 January 2026
- System: 9-round Swiss
- Time Control: 90β² + 30β³ from move 1
- Notes: FIDE-rated, international field centered at Hotel Fantastico.
Open 13
- Dates: 17 β 21 January 2026
- System: 5-round Swiss
- Time Control: 60β² + 30β³ 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: 3β² + 2β³
- Notes: FIDE-rated Blitz, festival side event.
β±οΈ Time Control & Tournament System
- GM Mix 13: 9 rounds, 90β² + 30β³, Swiss.
- Open 13: 5 rounds, 60β² + 30β³, Swiss.
- Blitz 13: 9 rounds, 3β² + 2β³, Swiss.
- All events are FIDE-rated.
π Schedule
| Date | Event / Section |
|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2026 | GM Mix 13 (Round 1) Β· Open 13 (Round 1) |
| 18 Jan 2026 | GM Mix 13 (Rounds continue) Β· Open 13 (Round 2β3 as scheduled) |
| 19 Jan 2026 | GM Mix 13 (Rounds continue) Β· Blitz 13 (9 rounds, one day) |
| 20β21 Jan 2026 | GM Mix 13 (Rounds continue) Β· Open 13 concludes on 21 Jan |
| 22 Jan 2026 | GM Mix 13 concludes |
π 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.
π’ Organizer
The festival is organized by SK Senta & SK Δoka, with an experienced arbiting team ensuring smooth operations and fair play in the playing area.
- Festival Director: GM Sinisa DraΕΎiΔ β +381 62 804 7002 (Viber)
ποΈ Venue
Hotel Fantastico, Arpadova 1, Senta
β Central, walkable location with dedicated playing hall and analysis space.
β Boards and clocks provided by the organizer.
ποΈ 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.
π 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.