Hannelius Memorial Kangasala 2026, July 6-12, 2026, Kangasala, Finland delivers an 11-round Swiss open designed for players who want a demanding week of classical, FIDE-rated chess in a focused tournament setting. The event combines a long schedule with two-game days early in the week and a clear daily rhythm that rewards stamina and preparation. A minimum €10,500 cash prize fund comes into effect when 100 players participate, and the organizer confirms the final prize distribution before Round 3. The venue, Kangasalan Pirtti, puts the playing hall in a dedicated local event space that suits a full-week competition. The entry package also includes coffee, tea, and water during the tournament.

You register by submitting your details through the official online form and paying the participation fee by bank transfer, and the organizer validates your entry only after it receives payment. The fee structure rewards early registration and also defines special conditions for titled players. On the opening Monday, every participant confirms attendance directly with the organizer during the published confirmation window. The organizer enforces a strict fair-play environment by controlling electronics in the playing area and by running randomized checks before rounds. If you want a serious summer open near Tampere with a complete 11-round schedule, this tournament offers a clear and competitive format.

🗓️ Event Details

🏆 Prize Fund

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The organizer runs an 11-round Swiss System open and rates the tournament for FIDE standard rating. Each game uses a classical control of 90 minutes plus 30 minutes, with a 30-second increment per move. The organizer applies a 30-minute default time, so a player must arrive within 30 minutes of the round start to avoid a forfeit.

📂 Sections / Groups

The event runs a single Open section and pairs all participants in one 11-round Swiss standings table.

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

👥 Organizer

Kangasalan Shakkiklubi Ry (KSK) organizes Hannelius Memorial Kangasala and manages the full player process from registration approval to on-site confirmation and round operations. Aleksi Oldén leads the event as tournament director and chief arbiter and handles player communication through the published contact channels. The organizing team also coordinates venue logistics and enforces the event’s fair-play rules throughout the week.

• Email: aleksiolden4@gmail.com

• Phone: +358 40 748 1655

• Phone: +358 40 739 3158

🏨 Venue

Kangasalan Pirtti, Tapulintie 6, Kangasala, Finland
Kangasalan Pirtti hosts the playing hall for the full tournament week. The organizer runs confirmation, ceremonies, and all rounds at the same venue. Venue information: https://www.kangasalannuorisoseura.fi

🛎️ Accommodation

For accommodation options and local travel information in Kangasala, use https://www.visitkangasala.fi/en/home/

🚗 How to Get There

From Helsinki Airport, you can travel to Kangasala by train and bus with a typical travel time of about 2.5 hours. Use VR for rail connections on the Helsinki–Tampere route and use Nysse for local public transport: https://www.vr.fi and https://www.nysse.fi/en/front-page.html

Take on 11 classical rounds in Kangasala and turn a full week of focused chess into a meaningful summer performance.

🧾 Other

The organizer bans electronic devices in the playing area and requires players to hand devices to the organizers before entry. The organizer may run randomized fair-play checks before the start of rounds. The Finnish Chess Federation policy excludes players registered under the Russian or Belarusian chess federation from participation, and it exempts minors from this restriction.