Wellness Chess Tour GP15 Szeged Art Hotel will take place from October 22–25, 2026, in Szeged, Hungary. This is a chess tournament in Szeged, Hungary, in 2026.
The event offers a FIDE-rated classical chess tournament with 7 Swiss-system rounds. Players compete in one open group with no Elo restriction.
The tournament suits club players, youth players, coaches, families, and visitors who want rated classical games in a hotel setting. In addition, the event forms the 15th station of the Wellness Chess Tour Grand Prix series.
♟️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏷️ Tournament | Wellness Chess Tour GP15 Szeged Art Hotel |
| 📅 Dates | October 22–25, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Szeged, Hungary |
| 🏨 Venue | Art Hotel Szeged, Somogyi utca 16, 6720 Szeged, Hungary |
| ♟️ Format | Classical open tournament |
| 🌍 Rating | FIDE-rated |
| 🔢 Rounds | 7 |
| 🧩 Pairing system | Swiss system |
| ⏱️ Time control | 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| 👥 Eligibility | Open tournament with no Elo restriction |
| ⏳ Default time | 60 minutes |
| 🧑⚖️ Arbiter | NA Herpai József |
| 💶 Entry fee | HUF 9,000 to HUF 14,000, based on Elo rating |
| 🆓 Free entry | GM, WGM, IM, and WIM players |
| 🏆 Prize fund | HUF 300,000, approximately US$1,000, including special prizes |
| 🏛️ Organizer | Wellness Chess Tour |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses a classical time control of 90 minutes per player, plus a 30-second increment per move. Therefore, players receive enough time for serious calculation in every round.
Pairings follow the Swiss system across 7 rounds. The event has one open group and no Elo restriction, so all players compete in the same main tournament field.
The default time is 60 minutes after the scheduled start of a round. In addition, tie-breaks use Cut Buchholz first, total Buchholz second, and progressive score third.
🏆 Prize Fund
The tournament has a confirmed prize fund of HUF 300,000, approximately US$1,000, including special prizes. The listed prizes are guaranteed with at least 50 participants.
| Prize Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1st place | HUF 100,000 |
| 2nd place | HUF 60,000 |
| 3rd place | HUF 35,000 |
| 4th place | HUF 25,000 |
| 5th place | HUF 20,000 |
| 6th place | HUF 15,000 |
| Best non-prize player rated 0–1800 Elo | HUF 15,000 |
| Best non-prize player rated 1801–2000 Elo | HUF 15,000 |
| Additional special prizes | Youth player, woman/girl, player age 60+, and best Csongrád-Csanád county player categories |
Special prize categories require at least 5 eligible players in the relevant category. Also, taxes and contributions apply under Hungarian rules.
👥 Sections / Groups
Open Tournament
The main event runs as one open tournament with no Elo restriction. All players compete in the same 7-round Swiss-system field.
Grand Prix Classification
The event is the 15th station of the Wellness Chess Tour Grand Prix series. Players collect Grand Prix points through their final standings and may qualify for year-end rewards through the full series.
Special Prize Groups
Special prize groups include youth players, women/girls, players age 60+, Csongrád-Csanád county players, and Elo categories from 0–1800 and 1801–2000.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Round / Activity |
|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2026 | — | Registration deadline |
| October 22, 2026 | 10:00 | Registration begins |
| October 22, 2026 | 10:50 | Opening ceremony |
| October 22, 2026 | 11:00 | Round 1 |
| October 22, 2026 | 16:00 | Round 2 |
| October 23, 2026 | 09:00 | Round 3 |
| October 23, 2026 | 15:00 | Round 4 |
| October 23, 2026 | 19:45 | Alszik a város game |
| October 24, 2026 | 09:00 | Round 5 |
| October 24, 2026 | 15:00 | Round 6 |
| October 24, 2026 | 19:00 | Rapid tournament |
| October 25, 2026 | 09:00 | Round 7 |
| October 25, 2026 | After Round 7 | Awards ceremony |
📝 Registration
| Registration Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Registration method | Email registration |
| Registration email | sporty207@gmail.com |
| Registration deadline | October 21, 2026 |
| Entry fee for players rated above 2200 Elo | HUF 9,000 |
| Entry fee for players rated 2100–2199 Elo | HUF 12,000 |
| Entry fee for players rated under 2100 Elo | HUF 14,000 |
| Free entry | GM, WGM, IM, and WIM players |
| License requirement | Valid 2026 playing license required |
| Foreign player requirement | HPL fee of HUF 8,000 required when applicable |
| Grand Prix loyalty discount | HUF 2,000 discount from the 7th Wellness Chess Tour station after at least 6 station appearances |
| Club group discount | Discount applies when at least 5 paid players from the same chess club register |
🏛️ Organizer
Organizer: Wellness Chess Tour
Wellness Chess Tour organizes the Szeged GP15 tournament as part of its 2026 Grand Prix series. The event combines a FIDE-rated classical open, a hotel-based playing venue, side activities, and accommodation options across a four-day schedule.
Email: sporty207@gmail.com
Phone: +36 30 640 3361
📍 Venue
Art Hotel Szeged, Somogyi utca 16, 6720 Szeged, Hungary
The tournament takes place in the conference room at Art Hotel Szeged. Players should use the full hotel address for map navigation and arrive early enough for registration and the opening ceremony on October 22.
🏨 Accommodation
Art Hotel Szeged offers a special tournament accommodation package with half board. The package includes buffet breakfast and buffet dinner.
| Accommodation Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Hotel | Art Hotel Szeged |
| Booking method | Book through the tournament organizer by email |
| Double room with French bed | HUF 59,500 per room per night for 2 people |
| Single room | HUF 43,500 per person per night |
| Children age 0–3.99 | Free |
| Children age 4–11.99 | HUF 10,600 per person per night with half board |
| Children age 12+ | HUF 21,200 per person per night with half board |
| Meals | Half board with buffet breakfast and buffet dinner |
| Tourist tax | HUF 800 per person for guests over 18 |
| Hotel payment | Cash, bank card, or SZÉP card |
| Check-in / check-out | Rooms available from 12:00 on arrival day; check-out by 12:00 on departure day |
The accommodation package includes Wi-Fi, welcome drink, in-room coffee and tea setup, kettle, individually controlled air conditioning, satellite TV, room safe, hairdryer, and VAT.
🚆 How to Get There
Players and visitors can travel directly to Art Hotel Szeged at Somogyi utca 16. The hotel address gives local players, families, and international visitors a clear arrival point for the four-day tournament in Szeged.
ℹ️ Other Practical Information
The Wellness Chess Tour Grand Prix series has 18 stations during the year. Players who take part in at least 6 stations enter the overall Grand Prix table.
Players who take part in at least 10 of the 18 stations can qualify for a guaranteed wellness weekend for two people. The first three players to complete 10 stations receive the wellness weekend prize with their partner or companion.
Discounted spa and beach bath tickets will be available during registration. In addition, Art Hotel Szeged guests receive a hotel package that includes accommodation, half board, Wi-Fi, and practical in-room services.
Overall, this event gives players a practical opportunity to play rated classical chess in Szeged while enjoying a full Wellness Chess Tour setting.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $1,000
Organizer
♟️ About the Organizer
Wellness Chess Tour is a Hungary-based chess tournament organizer led by József Jeszenszky, who has organized and managed competitions since 2012. The tour builds its events around wellness hotel chess events, where players can find accommodation, meals, spa or wellness facilities, and the playing hall in one location.
The organizer focuses on practical tournament weekends for players who want serious over-the-board games with a complete stay-and-play setup. Its events take place in hotel and spa destinations across Hungary and nearby countries. As a result, players can combine competitive chess with travel, rest, and straightforward event logistics.
🏆 Chess Events and Activities
Wellness Chess Tour runs an active Grand Prix competition series with regular tournament stations in cities and resort areas such as Miskolctapolca, Harkány, Pécs, Szentgotthárd, Esztergom, Hévíz, Lendava, and Selce-Crikvenica. The calendar includes multi-day open tournaments, hotel-based competition weekends, and Premium International Chess Tournament events in Budapest.
Many Wellness Chess Tour events use a seven-round Swiss format and a classical 90+30 time control. Several events also carry FIDE standard rating evaluation, which makes the tour attractive for players who want rating progress and serious tournament practice. In addition, the tour often adds blitz side events, Grand Prix points, loyalty discounts, and group discounts for players from the same chess association.
The series has a clear competitive identity. Players can follow the annual Grand Prix table, collect points across stations, and compete for final prizes linked to repeated participation. Therefore, the organizer supports both one-time tournament visitors and regular players who travel through the series.
🌍 Player Experience and Community
Players can expect a compact tournament rhythm, direct registration by email, and practical communication with the tournament director. Most events place the playing hall inside the same hotel complex as the accommodation and wellness facilities. This format reduces travel between rounds and helps players focus on their games.
The tour suits adult competitors, titled players, club players, and ambitious improvers who want FIDE-rated open tournaments in a relaxed hotel setting. Moreover, the event structure gives accompanying family members and guests a more comfortable weekend format. Wellness Chess Tour also connects chess with spa towns, conference hotels, seaside venues, and regional travel destinations. Overall, the organizer gives players a recognizable route into classical chess in Hungary and selected international tournament stops.
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