♟️ Kasparov Chess Foundation Friendship Festival 2026 – Radenci, Slovenia
♟ Open Tournament – €25,000
A 9-round Swiss event with one of the biggest prize funds in Europe.
🏆 Prizes (Top 10):
1st – €5,000
2nd – €3,000
3rd – €2,000
4th – €1,500
5th – €1,000
6th – €700
7th – €600
8th – €500
9th – €400
10th – €300
Open to all players, with numerous additional rating and special category prizes.
👉 Download Regulations – Open Tournament
👑 Kasparov Chess Day (28 June 2026)
A unique day dedicated to Garry Kasparov, featuring:
- Simultaneous exhibition
- Lecture and Q&A
- Special side activities
🏕 Chess Camp (1–5 July 2026)
- A five-day camp for players of all ages and levels, featuring top trainers from the European Chess Academy, led by GM Adrian Mikhalchishin. Alongside chess lessons, the camp includes fun workshops, sports, and an optional excursion to the Grand Chess Tour in Zagreb.
👉 Download Regulations – Chess Camp
⚡ Blitz Tournament – €3,000
An 11-round Swiss blitz tournament.
🏆 Prizes (Top 10):
1st – €500
2nd – €400
3rd – €300
4th – €250
5th – €200
6th – €150
7th – €100
8th – €100
9th – €50
10th – €50
Open to all players, with numerous additional rating and special category prizes.
👉 Download Regulations – Open Tournament
🎓 Trainers’ Conference (28 June 2026)
2nd Trainers` Conference
- Lectures by leading international trainers
- Discussions & knowledge sharing on modern chess training methods
- Networking opportunities for coaches, teachers, and organizers
📞 Contact
👤 Georg Mohr (Tournament Director)
- 📧 georg.mohr1965@gmail.com
- 📱 +386 40 834 432
📅 Kasparov Chess Foundation Friendship Festival 2026 – Schedule
- 25 June (Thu)
- 15:30 – Opening Ceremony
- 16:00 – Open Tournament, Round 1
- 26 June (Fri)
- 09:30 – Open Tournament, Round 2
- 16:30 – Open Tournament, Round 3
- 27 June (Sat)
- 09:30 – Open Tournament, Round 4
- 16:30 – Open Tournament, Round 5
- 28 June (Sun)
- 09:30 – Blitz Tournament Opening Ceremony
- 10:00 – Blitz Tournament (11 rounds)
- All Day – Kasparov Chess Day (Simul, Lecture, Activities)
- 29 June (Mon)
- 09:30 – Open Tournament, Round 6
- 16:30 – Open Tournament, Round 7
- 30 June (Tue)
- 09:30 – Open Tournament, Round 8
- 16:00 – Open Tournament, Round 9
- 21:00 – Closing Ceremony
- 1 July (Wed)
- 12:00–14:00 – Arrival & Start of Chess Camp
- 2 July (Thu)
- All Day – Chess Camp (Training & Workshops)
- 3 July (Fri)
- All Day – Chess Camp (Training, Workshops, Optional Trip to Grand Chess Tour Zagreb)
- 4 July (Sat)
- All Day – Chess Camp (Training & Workshops)
- 5 July (Sun)
- Morning – Chess Camp (Final Sessions & Closing)
🏨 Accommodation
Hotels at the venue:
- Hotel Radin****
- Hotel Izvir****
Zdraviliško naselje 12, 9252 Radenci, Slovenia
Special Rates for Chess Players
- Half board (double room): 66 €/person/day
- Half board (single room): 88 €/person/day
- Half board (children 2–15, double room): 55 €/person/day
- Local tourist tax: 2.50 €/day
- Hotel registration fee: 2.50 € (one-time)
Reservations:
- 📧 rezervacije@shr.si
- 📞 +386 2 512 22 00
- Special rates valid until June 15, 2026
📌 Please include: full name & age, arrival & departure dates, room type, special requests (dietary needs, etc.)
Reservations are confirmed only after hotel confirmation.
🌟 Special Conditions
- Up to 10 Grandmasters (GMs) will be offered free half-board (single or double room).
- Contact the Tournament Director for details.