Tolna County Open Individual Championship
The Tolna County Open Individual Championship (5th Tálos János Memorial Tournament) takes place April 30-May 3, 2026 in Szekszárd, Hungary, delivering a focused spring FIDE event built for players who want classical games and measurable rating progress. The tournament runs a 7-round Swiss with a long time control and increment, making it ideal for players who prefer deep calculation, practical endgames, and consistent decision-making over short tactical scrambles.
This memorial tournament offers a clear competitive target with a published HUF 250,000 cash prize pool and a compact Thursday-to-Sunday schedule that supports a full tournament run in one long weekend. You can expect serious over-the-board chess under FIDE rating conditions, a straightforward single-field format, and a practical registration process handled directly by the organizer contact.
🗓️ Event Details
| 📅 Dates | April 30-May 3, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Szekszárd, Hungary |
| ♟️ Format | 7-round Swiss System |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE rated |
| ⏱️ Time control | 2×90 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move |
| 💰 Prize fund | HUF 250,000 |
🏆 Prize Fund
| Prize | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total cash prize fund | HUF 250,000 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament runs a 7-round Swiss System as a FIDE-rated standard event. Games use a classical time control of 2×90 minutes plus 30 seconds increment per move, supporting full-length play from opening preparation through endgame technique.
📂 Sections / Groups
The event runs as a single Swiss tournament over seven rounds.
📝 Registration
Register by email using the official organizer contact.
Email: galpeter@sakktanitas.hu
👥 Organizer
The organizing team coordinates entries and tournament communication directly through the official registration email and publishes core tournament details through the official listing page.
Email: galpeter@sakktanitas.hu
Website: https://chess.hu/tolna-megye-nyilt-egyeni-bajnoksaga-v-talos-janos-emlekverseny/
🏨 Venue
Szekszárd, Hungary
🚗 How to Get There
Travel to Szekszárd in southern Hungary and plan local transportation within the city to reach the playing venue. Arrive early on the first day to complete any on-site formalities and settle before the opening round.
Play seven classical rounds with disciplined time management and turn steady calculation into points all weekend long.
Additional Details
Prize Fund - HUF 250,000
Organizer
Tolna megyei Sakkszövetség is a regional chess federation in Tolna County, Hungary. It coordinates county competitions and supports clubs around Szekszárd and nearby towns. The association also operates under the Mattolna name and maintains an active local chess calendar.
Moreover, it organizes the Tolna County Open Individual Championship, also known as the Tálos János Memorial. The event is a FIDE-rated, seven-round Swiss tournament with a classical time control. Therefore, it appeals to players who want serious games and measurable rating progress.
Over the years, the federation has invested in youth development through regional training and school programs. In addition, it promotes fair play, reliable organization, and welcoming hosting for visiting players. Consequently, Tolna megyei Sakkszövetség remains a key chess driver in Tolna County, Hungary.
Address: 7144 Decs, Öreg u. 53, Hungary
Email: info@mattolna.hu
Email 2: pappcs64@gmail.com
Phone: +36 70 382 4260
Phone 2: +36 20 361 0850
Website: https://mattolna.hu/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mattolna/
Main contact: Dr. Papp Csaba