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.
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Email: galpeter@sakktanitas.hu
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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 county chess association and tournament organizer based in Decs, Tolna County, Hungary. It supports organized over-the-board chess across the county through a volunteer-led leadership team. Moreover, it helps coordinate local chess life for clubs, players, and event staff in the region.
The association runs county competitions and delivers FIDE-rated tournaments with a focus on classical chess. In addition, it promotes a broader calendar that can include rapid chess and blitz chess formats through regional events and partner clubs. Consequently, it provides a practical pathway for players who want structured competition, rating progress, and a reliable tournament organizer for open events.
Furthermore, Tolna Megyei Sakkszövetség emphasizes development work through local training initiatives and school-oriented chess activity. As a result, it helps strengthen participation from juniors to experienced competitors while maintaining clear tournament procedures and fair play expectations.
