SixDays Budapest – February 2026
SixDays Budapest — February 2026 is a compact norm festival in Budapest, Hungary, running 1–6 February 2026 at the Hungarian Chess Federation headquarters. Three parallel 10-player round-robins — GM, IM, and Rating U2250 — offer classical chess under professional conditions aimed at norms and Elo gains.
📌 Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | 1 – 6 February 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Budapest, Hungary |
| 🏟️ Venue | Hungarian Chess Federation, 1055 Budapest, Falk Miksa u. 10., 2nd floor |
| 🏁 Tournament Type | FIDE-rated Invitational Festival (GM RR, IM RR, Rating U2250 RR) |
| 🧩 Tournament System | Round Robin (10 players each) |
| 🔢 Number of Rounds | 9 (each group) |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 90 minutes for the game + 30 seconds increment from move 1 |
| ⏰ Default Time | 30 minutes |
| ⚖️ Tiebreaks | Sonneborn–Berger |
| 🔁 Postponements | Not possible |
| 🏢 Organizer | SixDays Chess (Budapest) |
| ✉️ Email | info@sixdayschess.hu |
| 📞 Contact | FM Miklós Halák — +36 20 329 8335 |
💰 Prize Fund (Rating U2250)
Total: €300
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | €150 |
| 2nd | €100 |
| 3rd | €50 |
GM and IM groups are norm events; no cash prizes announced.
🧩 Sections / Groups
GM Round Robin (10 players)
- System: Single round robin (9 games)
- Time Control: 90′ + 30″ from move 1
- Entry Fee (by FIDE rating): 2501+ €200 · 2451–2500 €300 · 2401–2450 €350 · 2351–2400 €450 · 2301–2350 €550 · 2251–2300 €650
IM Round Robin (10 players)
- System: Single round robin (9 games)
- Time Control: 90′ + 30″ from move 1
- Entry Fee (by FIDE rating): 2400+ €125 · 2351–2400 €175 · 2301–2350 €200 · 2251–2300 €250 · 2201–2250 €350 · 2151–2200 €450 · 2101–2150 €550
- Players <2100 wishing to join the IM group must contact the Tournament Director.
Rating Group U2250 (10 players)
- Eligibility: 1800–2250 (limited places for <1800 possible)
- System: Single round robin (9 games)
- Time Control: 90′ + 30″ from move 1
- Entry Fee (by FIDE rating): 2150–2250 €50 · 2000–2149 €75 · 1900–1999 €100 · 1800–1899 €150
- Players <1800: contact Tournament Director for terms.
Note: The Hungarian Chess Federation charges €20/year for players participating in Hungary. Entry fees are payable in cash before Round 1.
⏱️ Time Control & Tournament System
- System: Three parallel 10-player round robins (GM, IM, U2250)
- Time Control: 90′ + 30″ from move 1
- Default (waiting) time: 30 minutes
- Tiebreaks: Sonneborn–Berger
- Postponements: Not possible
📅 Schedule
| Round | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Sun, 1 Feb 2026 | 17:00 |
| Round 2 | Mon, 2 Feb 2026 | 10:00 |
| Round 3 | Mon, 2 Feb 2026 | 16:00 |
| Round 4 | Tue, 3 Feb 2026 | 10:00 |
| Round 5 | Tue, 3 Feb 2026 | 16:00 |
| Round 6 | Wed, 4 Feb 2026 | 16:00 |
| Round 7 | Thu, 5 Feb 2026 | 10:00 |
| Round 8 | Thu, 5 Feb 2026 | 16:00 |
| Round 9 | Fri, 6 Feb 2026 | 10:00 |
📝 Registration
- Eligibility: Valid FIDE ID required
- Entry fee payment: Cash on site before Round 1
- Registration & queries (including <2100 for IM / <1800 for U2250):
Email: info@sixdayschess.hu
Phone/WhatsApp: +36 20 329 8335 (FM Miklós Halák)
🏢 Organizer
The SixDays Chess team organizes compact norm events throughout the year with reliable schedules and professional arbiting at the national federation venue in downtown Budapest.
- Tournament Director: FM Miklós Halák
🏟️ Venue
Hungarian Chess Federation, 1055 Budapest, Falk Miksa u. 10., 2nd floor
— Quiet, central venue with professional boards, clocks, and analysis space
🛏️ Accommodation
Players arrange their own accommodation. Numerous hotels and apartments are available near the venue, with prices starting from €40 per person/night. Early booking is advised.
🚉 How to Get There
- By Air: Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) → city center by shuttle, bus+metro, or taxi
- By Rail: Keleti / Nyugati / Déli railway stations with metro/tram connections
- By Metro/Tram: Falk Miksa street is easily accessible via M2/M3 lines and central tram routes