IM Round Robin Prestige 2026
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IM Round Robin “Prestige 2026” will take place in the historic city of Paracin, Serbia — one of Europe’s best‑known destinations for norm tournaments.
Organized by the Paracin Chess Club, the event continues a long tradition of professional organization, offering excellent conditions for players to achieve IM and GM norms in a friendly and competitive environment.
📌 Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | 2 – 9 January 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Paracin, Serbia |
| 🏟️ Venue | Hotel Petrus, Paracin |
| 🏁 Tournament Type | FIDE‑rated Round Robin (IM Norm Event) |
| 🧩 Tournament System | 10‑player Round Robin |
| 🔢 Number of Rounds | 9 |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 90 minutes for 40 moves + 30 minutes to finish + 30 seconds increment from move 1 |
| 🏢 Organizer | Chess Club Paracin |
| ✉️ Email | paracinchess@gmail.com |
| 🔗 Official Website | paracinchess.weebly.com |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
- System: 10‑player Round Robin
- Time Control: 90 minutes for 40 moves + 30 minutes to finish, with a 30‑second increment from move 1
- Tiebreaks: Sonneborn‑Berger → Direct Encounter → Number of Wins
- All games are FIDE‑rated and valid for IM/GM norms.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Event / Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan 2026 | Arrival & Technical Meeting | Afternoon |
| 3 – 8 Jan 2026 | Rounds 1–9 | 10:00 daily |
| 9 Jan 2026 | Closing Ceremony & Departure | After Round 9 |
📝 Registration
- Participation is by invitation only.
- Players seeking norms should contact the organizer directly via email.
- All participants must have a valid FIDE ID and be registered under their federation.
🏢 Organizer
Chess Club Paracin — one of Serbia’s leading tournament organizers, known for its annual open and round‑robin series. The club is committed to providing optimal playing conditions for international norm events.
Email: paracinchess@gmail.com | Website: paracinchess.weebly.com