SixDays Budapest — March 2026 (19–24 Mar, Budapest, Hungary)
SixDays Budapest — March 2026 features three closed 10-player round robins in downtown Budapest: a GM group, an IM group, and a Rating Group (U2250). All sections use classical cadence in a compact, norm-friendly schedule from 19–24 March 2026 at the Hungarian Chess Federation hall.
📌 Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | 19 – 24 March 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Budapest, Hungary |
| 🏟️ Venue | Hungarian Chess Federation, 1055 Budapest, Falk Miksa u. 10. |
| 🏁 Tournament Type | GM RR · IM RR · Rating Group U2250 |
| 🧩 Tournament System | Round Robin, 10 players each |
| 🔢 Number of Rounds | 9 (all groups) |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 90 minutes for the game + 30″/move from move 1 |
| ⏰ Default Time | 30 minutes |
| ⚖️ Tiebreaks | Sonneborn–Berger |
| 🏢 Organizer | SixDays Chess — Tournament Director: FM Miklós Halák |
| ✉️ Contact | info@sixdayschess.hu · +36 20 329 8335 · sixdayschess.hu |
| 💳 Payment | Entry fee payable in cash before Round 1 |
| 📝 Notes | No postponement of rounds; HCF annual fee €20 per player competing in Hungary |
💰 Prize Fund
Rating Group (U2250)
Total: €300
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | €150 |
| 2nd | €100 |
| 3rd | €50 |
(GM and IM groups are norm events; no published cash prizes.)
🧩 Sections / Eligibility
- GM Round Robin (10 players) — invitation by Elo/fee bands.
- IM Round Robin (10 players) — invitation by Elo/fee bands; players <2100 must contact the organizer.
- Rating Group U2250 (10 players) — intended for 1800–2250; limited places <1800 may be approved on request.
⏱️ Time Control & Regulations
- 90′ + 30″/move from move 1 (all groups).
- Waiting time: 30 minutes.
- Postponements: Not possible.
- FIDE Fair-Play rules apply.
📅 Schedule (local time)
| Round | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Thu 19 Mar 2026 | 16:00 |
| Round 2 | Fri 20 Mar 2026 | 10:00 |
| Round 3 | Fri 20 Mar 2026 | 16:00 |
| Round 4 | Sat 21 Mar 2026 | 10:00 |
| Round 5 | Sat 21 Mar 2026 | 16:00 |
| Round 6 | Sun 22 Mar 2026 | 17:00 |
| Round 7 | Mon 23 Mar 2026 | 10:00 |
| Round 8 | Mon 23 Mar 2026 | 16:00 |
| Round 9 | Tue 24 Mar 2026 | 10:00 |
📝 Registration & Fees
GM Round Robin (EUR):
- 2501+: €200
- 2451–2500: €300
- 2401–2450: €350
- 2351–2400: €450
- 2301–2350: €550
- 2251–2300: €650
IM Round Robin (EUR):
- 2400+: €125
- 2351–2400: €175
- 2301–2350: €200
- 2251–2300: €250
- 2201–2250: €350
- 2151–2200: €450
- 2101–2150: €550
- <2100: must contact organizer
Rating Group U2250 (EUR):
- 2150–2250: €50
- 2000–2149: €75
- 1900–1999: €100
- 1800–1899: €150
- <1800: must contact organizer
Payment: Cash before Round 1.
HCF fee: €20/year per player for events in Hungary.
🏟️ Venue
Hungarian Chess Federation, Falk Miksa u. 10 — quiet, central playing hall close to the Danube embankment, cafés, and public transport.
🛏️ Accommodation
Players arrange their own lodging. Numerous hotels and apartments are available nearby, with prices from ~€40 per person/night depending on season.
🚉 How to Get There
- By Air: Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl. (BUD) → city center by shuttle, bus 100E, or taxi.
- By Train: Budapest Nyugati / Keleti stations with metro and tram links to District V.
- By Metro/Tram: Short walk from M2/M3 corridors and Tram 2.
- By Car: Paid parking in city center garages or street zones.
SixDays Budapest offers a compact six-day format, professional arbitering, and a central venue in downtown Pest — making it the perfect tournament for chasing GM/IM norms or rating goals.