Join a classic long-weekend open at the Wellness Chess Tour GP7 – Dráva Hotel Harkány FIDE Open 2026, set for June 11-14, 2026, in Harkány, Hungary. This 7-round Swiss gives you four days of serious rated chess in a single Open group with no Elo restriction, so every motivated player can compete for results and rating progress. The organizer pairs the tournament with a resort-style setting at Dráva Hotel, which makes it easy to combine competitive play with a relaxing stay. The event offers HUF 400,000 in cash prizes when at least 60 players participate, plus additional vouchers and special awards.
The Wellness Chess Tour Grand Prix series rewards regular participation across the season, and GP points from this station support the year-end standings and final rewards. The schedule runs two rounds on Thursday, then two rounds on Friday and Saturday, and it finishes with a single Sunday morning round followed immediately by the closing ceremony. The organizer also schedules a blitz event on Saturday evening for players who want an extra competitive challenge after the classical rounds. Register by email before the deadline and secure your playing license or HPL early so you can focus on your games from Round 1.
🗓️ Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | June 11–14, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Harkány, Hungary |
| ♟️ Format | 7-round Swiss System, Open (no Elo restriction) |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE rating opportunities |
| 📂 Sections | Open |
| ⏱️ Time control | 90 minutes per player + 30 seconds increment per move |
| 💳 Entry fee | Above 2200 Elo: HUF 9,000; 2199–2100 Elo: HUF 12,000; Under 2100 Elo: HUF 14,000; GM/IM/WGM/WIM: free |
| 💰 Prize fund | HUF 400,000 total cash prizes (the organizer guarantees this cash base with at least 60 participants) |
| 🧩 Organizer notes | The organizer runs a blitz event on June 13 at 19:30; the organizer awards special prizes by category only when at least 5 players compete in that category; the organizer applies Hungarian tax rules to prize payments |
🏆 Prize Fund
Overall prizes (cash)
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | HUF 120,000 |
| 2nd | HUF 80,000 |
| 3rd | HUF 50,000 |
| 4th | HUF 30,000 |
| 5th | HUF 20,000 |
| 6th | HUF 20,000 |
Rating-category prizes (cash)
| Category | Prize | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Best player Elo 0–1800 | HUF 15,000 | The organizer awards category prizes only with at least 5 players in the category |
| Best player Elo 1800–2000 | HUF 15,000 | The organizer awards category prizes only with at least 5 players in the category |
Special awards
The organizer also awards special prizes for best young player, best Baranya County player, best player aged 60+, and best woman when at least 5 players compete in the relevant category.
Prize conditions
The organizer does not split prizes, and Hungarian taxes and contributions apply to prize payments.
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The organizer runs a 7-round Swiss System Open with no Elo restriction and uses a classical time control of 90 minutes per player plus a 30-second increment per move. This pace supports full-length strategic games and rewards accurate endgame technique across the four-day schedule.
The organizer ranks tied scores with these tie-breaks in order: Corrected Buchholz, Buchholz, then Progressive score. The organizer holds the closing ceremony immediately after the final round ends.
📂 Sections / Groups
The organizer runs one Open section with no Elo restriction, and it also offers an optional blitz event on Saturday evening.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Weekday | Time | Round / Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | Thursday | 10:50 | Opening ceremony |
| June 11, 2026 | Thursday | 11:00 | Round 1 |
| June 11, 2026 | Thursday | 16:00 | Round 2 |
| June 12, 2026 | Friday | 09:00 | Round 3 |
| June 12, 2026 | Friday | 15:00 | Round 4 |
| June 13, 2026 | Saturday | 09:00 | Round 5 |
| June 13, 2026 | Saturday | 15:00 | Round 6 |
| June 13, 2026 | Saturday | 19:30 | Blitz tournament |
| June 14, 2026 | Sunday | 09:00 | Round 7 |
| June 14, 2026 | Sunday | After Round 7 | Closing ceremony |
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| How to register | Email your entry to sporty207@gmail.com |
| Entry deadline | June 10, 2026 |
| Confirmation | The organizer confirms all registrations by email |
| Entry fees | Above 2200 Elo: HUF 9,000; 2199–2100 Elo: HUF 12,000; Under 2100 Elo: HUF 14,000; GM/IM/WGM/WIM: free |
| Playing license / HPL | You may enter only with a valid 2026 license or HPL (HUF 8,000 or EUR 20) |
| Loyalty discount | The organizer discounts the entry fee by HUF 2,000 at each location from the 7th station in 2026 for players who participate in at least 6 stations |
| Club discount | The organizer discounts the entry fee by HUF 2,000 per person when at least 5 players from the same chess association register |
👥 Organizer
Wellness Chess Tour organizes this Grand Prix station as a four-day Open designed to combine FIDE-rated chess with a hotel-based wellness weekend in Harkány. József Jeszenszky (AO) directs the event and manages both tournament registration and the hotel package reservations through the official contact channels.
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Email: sporty207@gmail.com
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Phone: +36 30 640 3361
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Website: https://www.wellnesschesstour.com
🏨 Venue
Dráva Hotel Thermal Resort, Bartók Béla street 1, 7815 Harkány, Hungary
The organizer plays the tournament in the hotel’s conference room, which keeps all rounds in one controlled indoor setting. The venue supports an easy on-site routine for players who want a single-location tournament experience across four days.
🛎️ Accommodation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Hotel | Dráva Hotel Thermal Resort, Harkány |
| Package length | 3 nights |
| Board | Half board (buffet breakfast and buffet dinner) |
| Price (2 people) | HUF 165,000 for 2 people in a double room, 3 nights, half board |
| Price (1 person) | HUF 119,000 per person, 3 nights, half board |
| Children | Ages 0–5 free; ages 5–13.99: 50% discount |
| Booking method | Request the reservation via sporty207@gmail.com (tournament director) |
| Hotel payment methods | Cash, bank card, Széchenyi leisure card (SZÉP card) |
| Parking | Closed parking: 950 HUF/day |
| Tourist tax | Not included |
| Check-in / check-out | Rooms available from 2:00 PM on the day of arrival; rooms must be vacated by 11:00 AM on the last day |
🚗 How to Get There
Use the venue address in Harkány for navigation and plan your arrival to match the Thursday opening ceremony and Round 1 start time. Arrive early on the first day so you can settle in and begin the tournament without time pressure.
Play seven demanding rounds in Harkány and turn a long weekend into a true mix of rating goals, prize ambition, and a resort-style chess escape.
Additional Details
Prize Fund - HUF 400,000
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.
