VI Mindsports International Festival 2026 – Super Swiss
VI Mindsports International Festival 2026 – Super Swiss will take place from August 24–29, 2026 at London Mindsports Centre in London, United Kingdom. The strong open forms part of the VI Mindsports International Festival and targets experienced FIDE-rated players.
Moreover, the Super Swiss has nine rounds and an expected field of approximately 80 players. Players receive 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment from move one. The event counts for FIDE classical rating.
In addition, the rating threshold, prize structure and two-round days create a serious six-day tournament for ambitious club and titled players. The total prize fund is £4,000 / approx. $5,300.
Meanwhile, the dedicated mindsports center provides a focused playing environment in Hammersmith. Ravenscourt Park and Hammersmith stations connect the venue with central London and major rail terminals.
Therefore, players should review the registration rules, schedule, accommodation conditions and official documents before making travel arrangements. Players below 2000 need a wildcard and pay the corresponding entry fee under the official conditions.
🗓️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | August 24–29, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | London, United Kingdom |
| 🏛️ Venue | London Mindsports Centre |
| ♟️ Format | 9-round Swiss system |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE rated |
| 👥 Entry Level | FIDE rating 2000+ |
| 💰 Prize Fund | £4,000 / approx. $5,300 |
| 👤 Organizer | Elite Chess Events |
| 🌐 Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1423211.aspx?lan=1 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The Super Swiss consists of nine FIDE-rated rounds. Each player receives 90 minutes for the game with a 30-second increment from move one.
The event is intended for a strong field, with published entry conditions centered on players rated 2000 or higher.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| System | Swiss system |
| Rounds | 9 |
| Time Control | 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| Rating | FIDE classical rating |
| Entry Level | FIDE rating 2000+ |
Moreover, players should check the official pairing publication before every round and report any discrepancy immediately to the arbiter.
Therefore, participants should arrive early enough to find their board, prepare the scoresheet and place all electronic devices in the required condition.
🏆 Prize Fund
The total prize fund is £4,000 / approx. $5,300.
| Prize Category | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | £1,250 |
| 2nd Place | £800 |
| 3rd Place | £600 |
| 4th Place | £400 |
| 5th Place | £200 |
| Women | £250 / £100 |
| U18 | £100 |
| 50+ | £100 |
| Rating Prizes | £100 each |
📅 Schedule
Monday, August 24, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 16:00 | Round 1 |
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:30 | Round 2 |
| 16:00 | Round 3 |
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:30 | Round 4 |
Thursday, August 27, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 16:00 | Round 5 |
Friday, August 28, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:30 | Round 6 |
| 16:00 | Round 7 |
Saturday, August 29, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:30 | Round 8 |
| 16:00 | Round 9 |
📝 Registration
Entry information and tournament conditions are published through the English Chess Federation event page and Elite Chess Events.
| Registration Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | FIDE rating 2000+ |
| Official Event Page | https://www.englishchess.org.uk/event/vi-mindsports-international-festival-2026-super-swiss/ |
In addition, players should keep a copy of their payment or registration confirmation and verify that their name appears on the official participant list.
👤 Organizer
| Organizer Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organizer | Elite Chess Events |
| Representative | Lance Leslie-Smith |
| Chief Arbiter | IA Jake Hung |
| lancelesliesmith2002@gmail.com | |
| Phone / WhatsApp | +44 7554 924477 |
📍 Venue
London Mindsports Centre – 21 Dalling Road, London W6 0JD, United Kingdom
The London Mindsports Centre is a dedicated venue for chess and other mind sports.
Moreover, the center provides a concentrated tournament environment with nearby cafés, restaurants, shops and accommodation in Hammersmith.
🚆 How to Get There
Public transport offers the best approach because the venue has no on-site parking. Therefore, players should use the Underground, local buses or bicycles whenever practical.
Ravenscourt Park station is the closest Underground option, while Hammersmith provides additional lines and bus connections.
| Travel Option | Practical Information |
|---|---|
| By Underground | Use Ravenscourt Park station; Hammersmith stations provide additional connections. |
| By Bus | Several west London bus routes serve Dalling Road and the surrounding area. |
| By Bicycle | The venue provides secure bicycle facilities, and a Santander cycle dock operates nearby. |
| By Car | No on-site parking is available; use public transport or check nearby public parking restrictions. |
| From Major Rail Terminals | Transfer to the London Underground and continue toward Hammersmith or Ravenscourt Park. |
ℹ️ Other Information
The event targets players with a FIDE rating of 2000 or higher and expects approximately 80 participants.
Moreover, the entry-fee scale depends on title and rating, while the organizer may accept lower-rated wildcard applicants.
Key Tournament Rules
| Rule | Information |
|---|---|
| GM / WGM / IM / WIM / 2400+ | Free entry |
| FM / WFM / 2300–2399 | £100 |
| 2000–2299 | £150 |
| Under 2000 Wildcard | £200 |
| Capacity | Approximately 80 players |
Practical Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 1st Prize | £1,250 |
| 2nd Prize | £800 |
| 3rd Prize | £600 |
| 4th Prize | £400 |
| 5th Prize | £200 |
| Special Prizes | Women £250/£100; U18 £100; 50+ £100; two rating prizes of £100 |
Official Resources
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official ECF Event Page | https://www.englishchess.org.uk/event/vi-mindsports-international-festival-2026-super-swiss/ |
| Registration Form | https://form.jotform.com/261426726493362 |
| Venue Website | https://www.londonmind-sports.co.uk/ |
Plan your participation carefully: confirm the latest registration status, room availability and organizer instructions before booking non-refundable travel.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $5,300
Organizer
♟️ About the Organizer
Elite Chess Events is an England-based chess tournament organizer whose current public event program focuses mainly on competitive over-the-board chess in London. The registered legal entity, Elite Chess Events Limited, operates as an active private limited company under the direction of Lance Leslie-Smith. Its registered business activity falls under the operation of sports clubs.
The organizer runs and supports FIDE-rated tournaments in classical, rapid, and blitz formats. Its current events range from open Swiss-system competitions to round-robin tournaments for invited or qualifying players. Elite Chess Events also works with established organizations such as Mind Sports Olympiad and Chess England on selected London chess festivals.
Lance Leslie-Smith manages the organizer’s tournament activity and serves as tournament director for its confirmed 2026 events. The English Chess Federation lists him as the organizer contact and publishes the upcoming Elite Chess Events program on its official calendar. FIDE and Chess-Results also identify him as tournament director for the organizer’s international-rated competitions.
🏆 Chess Events and Activities
Elite Chess Events organizes the VI Mindsports International Festival 2026, scheduled for August 24–29, 2026, at the London Mindsports Centre. The main Super Swiss tournament uses a 9-round format with a time control of 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment from move one. It is open to players with a FIDE standard rating of at least 2000, subject to the organizer’s published entry conditions, and offers a £4,000 prize fund.
The organizer also works with Mind Sports Olympiad on the 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid and Blitz events. These tournaments take place on August 22–23, 2026, at the Mercure London Suite Conference Centre. The rapid competition uses a 15 minutes plus 10 seconds increment format, while the Sunday open blitz event uses five minutes per player without an increment.
Another confirmed event is the 2026 Army and Navy Club Pall Mall Masters, organized with Chess England on October 3–4, 2026. The festival includes Masters and Challengers competitions in rapid and blitz chess at the Army & Navy Club in central London. Published tournament listings describe round-robin formats for both groups.
🌍 Tournament Format and Player Support
Elite Chess Events publishes its tournaments through the English Chess Federation, FIDE Calendar, Chess-Results, and dedicated online entry forms. These sources provide schedules, eligibility rules, time controls, entry fees, rating requirements, player lists, and registration procedures.
Its tournament program includes events for strong classical players as well as separate rapid and blitz opportunities. Some competitions are organized independently, while others operate through partnerships with established chess and mind-sports organizations. This structure allows the organizer to offer different formats across several London venues.
Players may contact Lance Leslie-Smith directly regarding entry, tournament conditions, and other organizational matters. The published contact information includes email and a WhatsApp number used for tournament communication.
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