Spend the Pentecost weekend playing for FIDE rating points at the Wellness Chess Tour GP6. Hotel Famulus **** Győr, May 28-31, 2026, in Győr, Hungary. This international Grand Prix stop runs a 7-round Swiss with no Elo restriction and uses a classical increment time control that rewards accurate calculation and endgame discipline. The organizer publishes a HUF 330,000 guaranteed cash prize base when at least 50 players enter and adds special awards for several target groups. You also earn Grand Prix points toward year-end non-cash rewards within the Wellness Chess Tour series.
The tournament plays inside the conference room at Hotel Famulus and follows a clear four-day schedule with two rounds on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, then a final round on Sunday morning. The organizer adds a blitz tournament on Saturday evening for players who want extra games during the weekend. You can reduce your entry fee through the series loyalty discount and through a club-group discount when at least five paid players enter from the same association. The organizer also offers discounted access to the Győr Experience and Spa and publishes a special hotel package for tournament participants.
🗓️ Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | May 28-31, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Győr, Hungary |
| ♟️ Format | 7-round Swiss System, Open (no Elo restriction) |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE rated (standard) |
| ⏱️ Time control | 90 minutes + 30-second increment per move |
| 💳 Entry fee | HUF 9,000 (above 2200 Elo) / HUF 12,000 (2199–2100 Elo) / HUF 14,000 (under 2100 Elo); free for GM, IM, WGM |
| 💰 Prize fund | HUF 330,000 cash (guaranteed with at least 50 participants) |
| 🧩 Organizer notes | The organizer offers discounted thermal spa tickets for the Győr Experience and Spa during the event. |
🏆 Prize Fund
The organizer guarantees a HUF 330,000 cash prize base when at least 50 players participate. The organizer does not split prizes and applies taxes and contributions under Hungarian law.
| Prize category | Amount (HUF) |
|---|---|
| 1st place | 120,000 |
| 2nd place | 80,000 |
| 3rd place | 50,000 |
| 4th place | 25,000 |
| 5th place | 25,000 |
| Best 1600–1800 Elo | 15,000 |
| Best 1800–2000 Elo | 15,000 |
The organizer also awards special prizes for the best youth competitor, the best competitor from Győr-Moson-Sopron County, the best competitor age 60+, and the best woman (the women’s prize requires at least 3 women).
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament runs 7 rounds under the Swiss System and uses 90 minutes per player with a 30-second increment per move. The organizer uses these tie-breaks in order: Corrective Buchholz, Buchholz, then Progressive.
📂 Sections / Groups
The event runs a single Open section with no Elo restriction, and the organizer also offers a separate blitz tournament during the weekend.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Weekday | Time | Round / Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday | 10:50 AM | Opening ceremony |
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday | 11:00 AM | Round 1 |
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday | 4:00 PM | Round 2 |
| May 29, 2026 | Friday | 9:00 AM | Round 3 |
| May 29, 2026 | Friday | 3:00 PM | Round 4 |
| May 30, 2026 | Saturday | 9:00 AM | Round 5 |
| May 30, 2026 | Saturday | 3:00 PM | Round 6 |
| May 30, 2026 | Saturday | 7:30 PM | Blitz tournament |
| May 31, 2026 | Sunday | 9:00 AM | Round 7 |
| May 31, 2026 | Sunday | After Round 7 | Closing ceremony |
📝 Registration
Register by email and include your full details for confirmation:
sporty207@gmail.com
The organizer sets the entry deadline as May 27, 2026 and confirms every registration. You need a valid 2026 license or HPL to play. The organizer offers a HUF 2,000 loyalty discount on the entry fee at each location from the 7th station in 2026 for players who participate in at least 6 stations. The organizer also offers a club-group discount when at least five paid players from the same chess association register: HUF 14,000 becomes HUF 12,000, HUF 12,000 becomes HUF 10,000, and HUF 9,000 becomes HUF 8,000.
👥 Organizer
AO Jozsef Jeszenszky directs the Wellness Chess Tour GP6 in Győr and manages entries, tournament communication, and the on-site participant program as part of the Wellness Chess Tour Grand Prix series.
Email: sporty207@gmail.com
Phone: +36 30 640 3361
🏨 Venue
Conference Room, Hotel Famulus ****, Budai út 4, 9027 Győr, Hungary
The tournament plays in a conference room inside Hotel Famulus in Győr. The hotel setting keeps all rounds and the on-site services in one location across the four-day schedule. You can also ask the organizer about discounted tickets for the Győr Experience and Spa during registration.
🛎️ Accommodation
Hotel Famulus ****, Budai út 4, 9027 Győr, Hungary
Book the special tournament offer through the tournament director by email: sporty207@gmail.com. The offer requires a minimum 3-night booking, and you should contact the director for shorter stays.
| Room offer | Rate (HUF) | Inclusions / notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person / night | 39,000 | Buffet breakfast |
| 2 people / night | 45,000 | Buffet breakfast |
| 2 adults + 1 child / night | 52,000 | Buffet breakfast; limited availability |
| Family room (2 adults + 2 children) / night | 63,500 | Buffet breakfast; limited availability |
The organizer lists a half-board dinner option at HUF 7,490 + 10% service fee, and the hotel also offers a la carte and daily menu options. Children under 12 stay free in a room with two adults when they use existing beds, and the hotel applies a 50% discount on the main meal; the hotel applies adult prices for children over 12.
🚗 How to Get There
Travel to Győr, then continue to Budai út 4 for Hotel Famulus. Trains and road routes connect Győr with Budapest and Vienna, and drivers can reach the city via Hungary’s main motorway network. Plan your arrival around the Thursday opening ceremony if you want to start from Round 1.
Play seven focused rounds, score consistently across the long weekend, and turn this Grand Prix stop in Győr into a strong tournament result.
Organizer
Wellness Chess Tour is a Hungary-based tournament organizer that runs a well-known international chess Grand Prix series. Today, it combines competitive over-the-board chess with practical travel planning. Over the years, Wellness Chess Tour has built repeat participation from players across Central Europe. As a result, the brand is closely associated with reliable scheduling and clear event operations.
Moreover, Wellness Chess Tour organizes Wellness Chess Tour GP6 as one of its key seasonal stations. The series typically features FIDE-rated classical chess with multiple sections and transparent regulations. In addition, the organizer emphasizes consistent playing conditions, punctual round starts, and well-defined registration steps, so participants can focus on preparation, energy management, and performance across the full schedule. Therefore, Wellness Chess Tour GP events appeal to players who value both serious chess and predictable logistics.
At the same time, Wellness Chess Tour aims to deliver a friendly tournament atmosphere for competitors and accompanying guests. Consequently, many participants treat the event as both a chess challenge and a social weekend. In addition, the organizer highlights hospitality, fair play, and straightforward communication, which reduces uncertainty before arrival and supports smooth on-site coordination for everyone involved. Furthermore, Wellness Chess Tour in Hungary remains committed to professional organization and a stable player experience from station to station.
Email: sporty207@gmail.com
Phone: +36 30 640 3361
Website: https://www.wellnesschesstour.com
Main contact: AO József Jeszenszky