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

💰 Prize Fund (Rating U2250)

Total: €300

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

📝 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