XII Rositten Rapid 2026 takes place on August 1, 2026, in Rēzekne, Latvia. This is a chess tournament in Rēzekne, Latvia, in 2026, with eight FIDE-rated rapid rounds.
The event is designed for players who meet the published minimum sports-class requirement. Moreover, the 12+5 time control balances fast play with enough time for practical calculation.
ARPC “Zeimuļs” provides a distinctive central venue for the tournament. In addition, the field is limited to 70 players.
📌 Event Details
| 📅 Date | August 1, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Rēzekne, Latvia |
| 🏛️ Venue | ARPC “Zeimuļs” – Krasta iela 31, Rēzekne |
| 👤 Organizer | Rēzekne Education Department, ARPC “Zeimuļs,” and Latvian Chess Federation |
| ♟️ Format | Individual Swiss-system rapid tournament |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE rapid rating |
| 🏁 Sections | One open field subject to the sports-class requirement |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 12 minutes plus 5 seconds per move |
| 🔢 Rounds | 8 |
| 🌐 Official Website | https://www.sahafederacija.lv/en/news/article?slug=notiks-divpadsmitais-atra-saha-turnirs-rositten-rapid-rezekne-465ced9f-2434-4923-8c2c-5da32681ec86 |
| 📝 Registration | Field limited to 70 players |
| ♟️ Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1438592.aspx?lan=1 |
⏰ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses eight Swiss rounds. Each player receives 12 minutes plus a 5-second increment from move one.
The results are submitted for FIDE rapid rating, and Chess-Results maintains the live participant and pairing information.
📂 Sections / Groups
| Section | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Open Rapid Tournament | Players who satisfy the published minimum sports-class condition |
🗓️ Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | Round 1 |
| 12:45 | Round 2 |
| 13:30 | Round 3 |
| 14:15 | Round 4 |
| After Round 4 | Break |
| 15:30 | Round 5 |
| 16:15 | Round 6 |
| 17:00 | Round 7 |
| 17:45 | Round 8 |
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum field | 70 players |
| Tournament contact email | akindinich@inbox.lv |
| Tournament contact phone | +371 26445068 |
| Federation information | https://www.sahafederacija.lv/en/news/article?slug=notiks-divpadsmitais-atra-saha-turnirs-rositten-rapid-rezekne-465ced9f-2434-4923-8c2c-5da32681ec86 |
Confirm availability before travelling because registration may close when the player limit is reached.
👤 Organizer
The Rēzekne education authorities, Zeimuļs, and the Latvian Chess Federation support the tournament.
| Organizer | Rēzekne Education Department, ARPC “Zeimuļs,” and Latvian Chess Federation |
| Tournament Director / Chief Arbiter | Aleksandrs Vasiļkovs |
| Deputy Arbiter | Anatolijs Jasinskis |
| akindinich@inbox.lv | |
| Phone | +371 26445068 |
| Website | https://www.sahafederacija.lv/en/news/article?slug=notiks-divpadsmitais-atra-saha-turnirs-rositten-rapid-rezekne-465ced9f-2434-4923-8c2c-5da32681ec86 |
📍 Venue
ARPC “Zeimuļs” – Krasta iela 31, Rēzekne, LV-4601, Latvia.
The creative-services center is in central Rēzekne and has on-site visitor parking.
🏨 Accommodation
| Hotel / Option | Practical Location | Indicative Price | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOLONNA Hotel Rēzekne | Central Rēzekne; convenient for a short local trip to Zeimuļs | from about $57 per night | https://www.booking.com/hotel/lv/kolonna-rezekne.html |
| RESTART Hotel | Rēzekne; local taxi or public-transport connection | about €56 / approx. $70 per night | https://www.google.lv/travel/hotels/R%C4%93zekne/entity/CgsI0cHl_JeS1KmvARAB |
Rates are indicative prices observed in June 2026. Verify the August 1 rate, taxes, and availability before booking.
🚗 How to Get There
| Starting Point | Recommended Route | Approx. Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Riga Central station | Take a Vivi train to Rēzekne and complete the final local connection to Krasta iela 31. | About 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes by train |
| Rēzekne railway station | Continue by local taxi, bus, or a walk to Zeimuļs, depending on the arrival station and luggage. | Short local transfer |
| Riga Airport | Travel to Riga Central first, then continue by train or intercity coach to Rēzekne. | Approximately 4–5 hours total |
| By car | Follow the A6/E22 corridor from Riga toward Rēzekne and enter the city for Krasta iela 31. | About 3 hours from Riga |
Check the Vivi timetable for the exact travel date because long-distance departures are limited.
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