BLED CHESS FESTIVAL 2026
Schedule
Mon, 09 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Litostrojska cesta 58c, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia | Ljubljana, LB
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BLED CHESS FESTIVAL 2026 ♟️📍 Congress Centre, Rikli Balance Hotel – Bled, Slovenia
🗓️ 9–15 March 2026
🌐 www.chess-festival.com/bled
📧 [email protected]
| ☎️ +386 31 321 518 (Darja)
About the Festival
Join us in the heart of Slovenia for one of Europe’s most beautiful and exciting chess events — the Bled Chess Festival 2026!
Open to all players rated 2300 FIDE and below (titles welcome). Compete, learn, and enjoy a week of chess, culture, and unforgettable experiences at Lake Bled. 🌅
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
9 rounds, Swiss system (Baku Accelerated)
Time control: 75’ + 30”/move, +15’ after move 40
Up to 3 byes (½ point each)
FIDE rated
Registration confirmation: 9 March 2026, until 14:00
Register online 👉 www.chess-festival.com/bled
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
🗓️ Daily Side Events & Activities:
Walks around Lake Bled with GMs 🌄
Castle & island tours 🏰
Culinary tasting experiences 🍷
Simul exhibitions & rapid tournaments ⚡
Grandmaster evenings 🎤
Late-night Blitz 💥
“Free Style Chess” rapid competition
Prize Fund: €6,000
💰 Main Prizes: €1000 / €700 / €400 / €300 / €250
📈 Rating & Category Prizes:
Women, Seniors, Juniors (U20–U8), and Team Awards
🏅 Special Awards: Best Fighting Spirit (€150) & Good Vibes (€100)
❤️ Why Join
✔️ Beautiful venue on Lake Bled
✔️ Chess + vacation atmosphere
✔️ GM-led events & side activities
✔️ Excellent organization by Brainiac64 & Tajfun–ŠK Ljubljana
📩 Contact & Registration
🌐 www.chess-festival.com/bled
📧 [email protected]
☎️ +386 31 321 518 (Darja)
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Where is it happening?
Litostrojska cesta 58c, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia, Litostrojska cesta 58C, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenija, Ljubljana, SloveniaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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