Most Chess Festival 2026 will take place on August 8 and 9, 2026, at Hotel Cascade in Most, Czechia.
Moreover, the program combines a seven-round rapid open at 15+5 and an 11-round blitz open at 3+2.
In addition, the published rapid awards total CZK 36,000 / approx. $1,710 across overall, rating, youth and women’s categories.
Meanwhile, the central hotel venue gives players one base for the complete weekend and provides on-site accommodation and restaurant services.
Therefore, participants should submit entry, verify payment and confirm room availability before traveling.
🗓️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | August 8–9, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Most, Czechia |
| 🏛️ Venue | Hotel Cascade |
| ♟️ Formats | Rapid and Blitz |
| ⏱️ Rapid Time Control | 15 minutes + 5 seconds per move |
| ⚡ Blitz Time Control | 3 minutes + 2 seconds per move |
| 💰 Listed Rapid Prizes | CZK 36,000 / approx. $1,710 |
| 👤 Organizer | Šachový klub Most |
| 🌐 Chess-Results – Rapid | https://chess-results.com/tnr1433855.aspx?lan=1 |
| 🌐 Chess-Results – Blitz | https://chess-results.com/tnr1433857.aspx?lan=1 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The rapid open consists of seven Swiss-system rounds at 15 minutes plus a 5-second increment.
The blitz open consists of 11 rounds at 3 minutes plus a 2-second increment. Each competition has separate pairings and standings.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Rapid | 7 rounds; 15 minutes + 5 seconds per move |
| Blitz | 11 rounds; 3 minutes + 2 seconds per move |
Moreover, players should check the published pairings before every round and report any discrepancy immediately. Therefore, each participant should arrive early enough to find the board, prepare the scoresheet when required and follow the arbiter’s instructions.
🏆 Prize Fund
The listed rapid prizes total CZK 36,000 / approx. $1,710. The published rules allow prizes to be combined.
| Category | Prize Structure |
|---|---|
| Overall | CZK 8,000 / 6,000 / 4,000 / 2,000 / 1,000 |
| U1999 | CZK 3,000 / 2,000 / 1,000 |
| U16 | CZK 2,000 / 1,500 / 1,000 |
| Women | CZK 2,000 / 1,500 / 1,000 |
The listed rapid prizes total CZK 36,000 / approx. $1,710. The overall category awards CZK 8,000 / 6,000 / 4,000 / 2,000 / 1,000, with additional rating, youth and women’s prizes.
📅 Schedule
Saturday, August 8, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:00 | Rapid tournament begins |
Sunday, August 9, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:00 | Blitz tournament begins |
📝 Registration
Players should complete entry under the conditions in the official festival regulations.
| Registration Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Rapid Entry Fee | CZK 200 |
| sachymost@email.cz | |
| Phone | +420 775 661 025 |
In addition, players should retain their payment or registration confirmation and verify that the organizer has added their name to the official participant list.
Meanwhile, international players should check whether the tournament requires a FIDE ID, federation membership, visa documentation or other eligibility evidence.
👤 Organizer
| Organizer Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organizer | Šachový klub Most |
| Representative | Miroslav Körschner |
| Chief Arbiter | Jiří Kolman |
| korschner@seznam.cz | |
| Phone | +420 775 661 025 |
📍 Venue
Hotel Cascade – Radniční 3, 434 01 Most, Czechia
Hotel Cascade hosts both competitions in central Most. Consequently, hotel guests can attend every round without arranging daily transport.
The property provides accommodation, restaurant facilities and event rooms, while the surrounding center offers shops and services.
🏨 Accommodation
Hotel Cascade serves as the official playing and lodging option. Players should request current room rates and tournament booking instructions directly from the hotel or organizer.
Other accommodation is available in Most, although the official hotel provides the most convenient access.
🚆 How to Get There
Most has regional rail and bus connections from Prague, Ústí nad Labem and other northern Czech cities.
The hotel stands in the city center, so players can continue from the railway or bus station by local transport, taxi or on foot.
| Travel Option | Practical Information |
|---|---|
| By Train | Travel to Most railway station, then use local transport or taxi. |
| By Bus | Regional and intercity buses serve Most. |
| By Car | Use Radniční 3 for navigation and confirm hotel parking. |
| On-site Stay | Hotel guests can walk directly to the playing room. |
ℹ️ Other Information
The organizer applies the current FIDE Laws of Chess and the event-specific regulations. Moreover, participants should follow all arbiter instructions, fair-play requirements and venue rules.
In addition, players should recheck the official sources shortly before travel because the organizer may publish operational updates, room assignments or timetable adjustments.
Key Tournament Rules
| Rule | Information |
|---|---|
| Rapid | 7 rounds; 15 minutes + 5 seconds per move |
| Blitz | 11 rounds; 3 minutes + 2 seconds per move |
| Rapid Entry Fee | CZK 200 |
| Prize Combination | The published rules allow prizes to be combined |
Official Resources
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Regulations | https://www.chess.cz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Propozice_Mosteck%C3%BD_festival_20261.pdf |
| Hotel Website | https://www.hotel-cascade.cz/ |
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $1,710
Organizer
♟️ About the Organizer
Šachový klub Most z. s. is a registered chess club and tournament organizer based in Most, Czech Republic. The club supports chess education and competitive participation, with a particularly strong emphasis on children and junior players. Its members regularly participate in regional and national competitions, while its training activities help young players develop strategic thinking, planning, concentration, memory, and decision-making skills. The City of Most identifies the club as one of the country’s prominent organizers of youth chess events and lists ZŠ Václava Talicha in Most as one of its regular activity locations.
🏆 Tournaments and Chess Events
Šachový klub Most has extensive experience organizing national youth championships and accompanying open competitions. Its organizational record includes the Czech Under-8 Championship in 2008 and 2016, the Czech Youth Rapid Championship in 2017 and 2022, the Championship of Bohemia for the under-8 and under-10 categories from 2018 through 2025, and the Czech Youth Championship for age groups up to under 16 in 2023. The club has also submitted its official proposal to organize the 2026 Championship of Bohemia U10 and the open Championship of Bohemia U8 at Hotel Cascade in Most, together with the FIDE-rated Cascade Open and Rapid Cascade competitions.
The club also organizes the Mostecký šachový festival, which includes nationally and internationally rated rapid and blitz tournaments. The 2026 festival lists Šachový klub Most as the official organizer and Miroslav Körschner as tournament director. Through championship events, open tournaments, rapid and blitz competitions, and supporting activities for accompanying family members, the club provides opportunities for children, adult competitors, developing players, and experienced tournament participants.
🌱 Youth Chess Development
Youth chess is central to the club’s work. In November 2025, Šachový klub Most organized the Championship of Bohemia U10 and U8 in cooperation with Společně pro Blažim, bringing together young players from across the Czech Republic at Hotel Cascade. The U10 championship attracted more than 50 participants, while additional players joined the accompanying open and rapid competitions. The club also conducts recruitment activities for young beginners and provides regular training designed to introduce children to organized chess in a supportive environment.
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