Miljenko Medić Memorial Blitz Tournament 2026
Miljenko Medić Memorial Blitz Tournament 2026 The Miljenko Medić Memorial Blitz Tournament 2026 is an eleven-round FIDE-rated event in Krapina on September 5. The memorial is organized by Šahovski klub Krapina and is divided into A and B tournaments.
Both groups use a five-minute base time with a three-second Bronstein delay. The A tournament is the stronger section, while the B tournament provides a separate field and FIDE event ID.
The playing venue is Restoran KTC Krapina. Participants should confirm the qualification rule between A and B, reporting time, entry fee and awards directly through the organizer or the current Chess-Results records.
📌 Event Details
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Date | September 5, 2026 |
| 🌍 Location | Krapina, Croatia |
| ♟️ Format | 11-round Swiss Blitz |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE Blitz rated |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 5 minutes + 3-second Bronstein delay |
| 📂 Sections | A Tournament and B Tournament |
| 👤 Tournament Director | IA Mirjana Medić |
| 👨⚖️ Chief Arbiter | IA Radmila Švaljek |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
Both sections use eleven rounds with five minutes plus a three-second Bronstein delay. Players should ensure the clock is set to delay rather than increment.
The A and B sections are separate FIDE events. Section eligibility and prize treatment should be checked before entry.
🏆 Prize Fund & Awards
No complete confirmed cash-prize total was available in the verified 2026 tournament records. The prize-fund field is left blank.
📂 Sections / Groups
| Section / Group | Eligibility | Format / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A Tournament | Stronger or qualifying field | FIDE Event ID 488977 |
| B Tournament | Separate eligible field | FIDE Event ID 488978 |
🗓️ Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| September 5 | Official reporting time | Registration and section confirmation |
| September 5 | Organizer timetable | Rounds 1–11 |
| September 5 | After Round 11 | Awards ceremony |
📝 Registration
| Registration Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Section selection | Confirm A or B eligibility with the organizer |
| FIDE information | Provide correct FIDE ID and federation |
| Entry fee | Confirm the current amount before payment |
| Clock rule | Review the Bronstein-delay setting before play |
Use the current official resource URLs below. Registration is complete only after the organizer confirms acceptance and any required payment.
👤 Organizer
| Organizer Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Organizer | Šahovski klub Krapina |
| Contact | Tournament Director IA Mirjana Medić |
| Primary Official URL | https://chess-results.com/tnr1455251.aspx?lan=1 |
| Chess-Results URL | https://chess-results.com/tnr1455251.aspx?lan=1 |
📍 Venue
Restoran KTC Krapina – Krapina, Croatia
The current tournament records list Restoran KTC Krapina as the venue.
Participants should obtain the exact street entrance and parking information from Šahovski klub Krapina.
🚗 How to Get There
| Travel Option | Practical Details |
|---|---|
| By train | Check Croatian rail services to Krapina through https://www.hzpp.hr/en. |
| By bus | Regional coaches connect Krapina with Zagreb and nearby towns. |
| By air | Zagreb Airport is the main international gateway: https://www.zagreb-airport.hr/en. |
| By car | Use the A2 motorway from Zagreb and navigate to Restoran KTC Krapina. |
| On arrival | Confirm the restaurant entrance and tournament room before reporting. |
Transport schedules, road conditions, engineering work and parking rules may change. Check the final route shortly before departure.
🏨 Accommodation Near the Venue
| Accommodation Option | URL / Practical Details |
|---|---|
| Hotel Kaj, Marija Bistrica | https://www.hotelkaj.hr/en/ |
| Hotel Trakošćan | https://www.hotel-trakoscan.hr/en/ |
| Terme Tuhelj Hotel Well | https://www.terme-tuhelj.hr/en/ |
Accommodation is not included unless the organizer explicitly states otherwise. Confirm availability, final price, taxes, cancellation terms, breakfast, accessibility, parking and transfer time directly before payment.
ℹ️ Other Information
Bronstein delay behaves differently from increment. Players unfamiliar with the setting should ask an arbiter before starting the clock.
The tournament honors Miljenko Medić and is administered as two distinct rated sections.
The two-section structure allows the organizer to separate the field while preserving the memorial’s shared identity. Players should not select a section solely from the preliminary average rating; the organizer’s eligibility rule and final confirmation control placement.
Eleven blitz rounds can produce a long continuous session despite the short games. Participants should arrive rested, bring any permitted refreshments and avoid planning a tight onward connection immediately after the expected closing.
Any player changing section after registration should obtain explicit approval before the first-round pairings are published.
Keep the latest organizer communication because room assignments, capacity, reporting procedures and payment instructions can change.
MyChess.Events lists the tournament for discovery and planning. Official entry must be completed through the organizer’s current channel.
✅ Final Checks Before Travel
| Check | Action |
|---|---|
| Entry confirmation | Keep written confirmation that the organizer accepted the registration and payment. |
| Eligibility | Recheck rating, age, federation, license and section requirements before departure. |
| Schedule | Verify the reporting deadline, first-round start and any last-minute timetable update. |
| Travel | Allow additional time for public transport, parking, venue access and local navigation. |
| Accommodation | Confirm the room, taxes, breakfast, cancellation policy and journey to the playing venue. |
| Documents | Bring identification, federation details, medication and any equipment requested by the organizer. |
🔗 Official Resources
| Resource | URL |
|---|---|
| Chess-Results – A Tournament | https://chess-results.com/tnr1455251.aspx?lan=1 |
| Chess-Results – B Tournament | https://chess-results.com/tnr1455252.aspx?lan=1 |
| Šahovski klub Krapina | https://www.skkrapina.hr/ |
Additional Details
Organizer
♟️ About Šahovski klub Krapina
Šahovski klub Krapina is a Croatian chess club and tournament organizer based in Krapina, in the Krapina-Zagorje County. The club traces its history to 1952. Following a period of inactivity, it was re-established in 1996 and celebrated 30 years of continuous activity in 2026.
The club welcomes adult players, juniors, beginners, recreational members, and experienced competitors. Its activities include regular chess practice, player training, team competition, youth instruction, rated tournaments, and cooperation with schools, local authorities, and regional sporting organizations.
Krapina has produced several distinguished chess players and officials. WGM Mirjana Medić and WFM Radmila Švaljek have played central roles in the club’s competitive, educational, and organizational work. Both are qualified chess instructors and International Arbiters. Their experience allows the club to organize nationally and internationally rated competitions with qualified technical administration.
🏆 Tournaments and Competitive Chess
Tournament organization is one of the principal activities of Šahovski klub Krapina. The club organizes classical, rapid, and blitz competitions for local players, juniors, experienced competitors, and international visitors.
Its main classical event is Open Krapina, an international tournament that reached its 14th edition in 2026. The competition attracts players from Croatia and neighboring countries and is submitted for FIDE Standard rating. The club provides tournament regulations, registration, pairings, qualified arbiters, chess equipment, rating submissions, and published results.
Another important recurring event is the Miljenko Medić Memorial Blitz Tournament. The competition commemorates Miljenko Medić, a successful Croatian player and long-serving member of Šahovski klub Krapina. He helped the club progress from the Fourth League to the Second League Centre and represented physically disabled players at major international competitions.
The memorial traditionally takes place during the Week of Kajkavian Culture and the Krapina Sports Days. It has attracted grandmasters, international masters, FIDE masters, juniors, women, veterans, and players from several national federations.
In 2026, the Miljenko Medić Memorial includes separate A and B tournaments. Both competitions feature eleven rounds of FIDE-rated blitz chess at five minutes plus a three-second Bronstein delay.
Šahovski klub Krapina also organizes tournaments connected with Krapina City Day, youth training events, county competitions, and other local chess activities. In addition, the club provides technical support for championships organized by the Krapina-Zagorje County Chess Federation.
Competitive team chess remains another important part of the club’s identity. Its first team has competed continuously in the Second Croatian League Centre since 2013. The club also enters a second senior team and participates in regional cadet leagues and county team championships.
🎓 Youth Development and Club Life
Youth chess has been part of the club’s program since the Krapina chess school was launched in 1998. The initiative was established by Mirjana Medić and Radmila Švaljek to give children in Krapina access to structured chess instruction and regular competition.
Young players learn the rules, tactical patterns, strategic planning, calculation, notation, clock use, and tournament procedures. Training also helps children develop concentration, patience, logical thinking, independent decision-making, and sporting discipline.
The club holds regular youth activities and organizes introductory and training tournaments. In 2026, it worked with Augusta Cesarca Primary School to deliver the Mali Krapinek training tournament for young members of Šahovski klub Krapina and Šahovski klub Krapinske Toplice.
Club juniors also represent Krapina in regional cadet leagues, youth festivals, individual championships, and rapid tournaments. This structure gives developing players a pathway from their first chess lessons to official team and individual competition.
Adult members participate in regular practice, league preparation, friendly games, internal activities, and federation-rated tournaments. Experienced players also support younger members through coaching, game analysis, tournament assistance, and team participation.
Through international tournaments, league competition, youth instruction, qualified arbitration, and community cooperation, Šahovski klub Krapina continues to support chess development in Krapina and the wider Croatian Zagorje region.
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