MEMORIJAL ZDENKO BRKIC I PERO BABIC 2026
MEMORIJAL “ZDENKO BRKIĆ I PERO BABIĆ” 2026 takes place on May 3, 2026, in Stari Mikanovci, Croatia. This is a chess tournament in Stari Mikanovci, Croatia, in 2026.
The event runs as an international blitz chess tournament with 9 Swiss rounds. It uses a 7+3 time control and counts for FIDE Blitz rating, so it offers a fast and competitive format for rated players.
Šahovski klub Šokadija hosts the tournament in its club premises in Stari Mikanovci. The schedule is compact, with morning registration, nine straight rounds, and the prize ceremony after the last game.
🏁 Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | May 3, 2026 |
| Location | Stari Mikanovci, Croatia |
| Format | International blitz tournament, 9-round Swiss system |
| Time control | 7 minutes + 3 seconds per move |
| Rating | FIDE Blitz rated |
| Sections | 1 open section |
| Prize fund | EUR 1,060 (approx. USD 1,239) |
| Chess-Results | https://s1.chess-results.com/tnr1353698.aspx?lan=1&art=3&turdet=YES&flag=30&SNode=S0 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses a 9-round Swiss system with FIDE pairing rules and computer pairings. Each game is played with 7 minutes plus a 3-second increment from move one, which keeps the event fast while still allowing full games.
💰 Prize Fund
The confirmed total prize fund is EUR 1,060 (approx. USD 1,239).
♟️ Sections / Groups
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Open | Single open blitz section for players with a FIDE ID |
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2026 | 09:45 | Registration closes |
| May 3, 2026 | 09:55 | Opening ceremony |
| May 3, 2026 | 10:00 | Round 1 |
| May 3, 2026 | 10:25 | Round 2 |
| May 3, 2026 | 10:50 | Round 3 |
| May 3, 2026 | 11:15 | Round 4 |
| May 3, 2026 | 11:40 | Round 5 |
| May 3, 2026 | 12:05 | Round 6 |
| May 3, 2026 | 12:30 | Round 7 |
| May 3, 2026 | 12:55 | Round 8 |
| May 3, 2026 | 13:20 | Round 9 |
| May 3, 2026 | After Round 9 | Prize ceremony, refreshments, and closing |
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | EUR 10 |
| Title-holder concession | Grandmasters enter free |
| Registration deadline | May 3, 2026, by 09:45 |
| Registration method | Register by phone or email with the organizer |
| Equipment note | Players should bring a chess set and digital chess clock; the organizer provides equipment for the first 10 boards |
👤 Organizer
Šahovski klub Šokadija organizes this international blitz memorial in Stari Mikanovci. The club also hosts the event in its own playing venue, which keeps the tournament practical and easy to manage in a single day.
Phone: +385 97 781 4347
Email: hrvojeesipicc@gmail.com
📍 Venue
Prostor ŠK Šokadija, Školska 17 A, Stari Mikanovci, Croatia
The tournament is scheduled for the club venue in Stari Mikanovci. If entries go above 100 players, play moves to the cinema hall in the town center.
🚗 How to Get There
Use Školska 17 A, Stari Mikanovci, in your navigation and plan to arrive before 09:45, because registration closes at that time. Early arrival also gives you enough time for the opening ceremony before the first round starts.
It is a compact and competitive FIDE-rated blitz event in Stari Mikanovci.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $1,239
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