Chess Tournament at Reduta!

News date: 8 June 2026

We have two days of chess competition ahead of us. On June 27–28, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., rapid chess tournaments will be held for players in various age categories. Space is limited, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible!

Schedule:
June 27, 2026 (Saturday), 11 a.m.–6 p.m. – open rapid chess tournament,
June 28, 2026 (Sunday), 11 a.m.–6 p.m. – rapid chess tournaments for juniors

Hourly Schedule (both days)

11:00 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. – registration
12:00 p.m. – tournament start
12:10 p.m. – Round 1
12:50 p.m. – Round 2
1:30 p.m. – Round 3
2:10 p.m. – Round 4
2:40 p.m. – Break
3:40 p.m. – Round 5
4:20 p.m. – Round 6
5:00 p.m. – Round 7
5:45 p.m. – Closing ceremony

Online registration via the form on the website:

1 Open Rapid Chess Tournament: https://www.chessmanager.com/tournaments/6442167279157248

2. Tournament for juniors aged 8 and under (born in 2018 or later): https://www.chessmanager.com/tournaments/6497383915585536

3. Tournament for juniors aged 9–10 (born in 2016 and 2017): https://www.chessmanager.com/tournaments/4729140326563840

4. Tournament for juniors aged 11–12 (born in 2014 and 2015): https://www.chessmanager.com/tournaments/5894012766650368

5. Tournament for juniors aged 13–14 (born in 2012 and 2013): https://www.chessmanager.com/tournaments/6286397623369728

6. Tournament for juniors aged 15–18 (born 2008–2011): https://www.chessmanager.com/tournaments/5654682156531712

Tournament Format and Time Control:

The tournaments will be played using the Swiss system over 7 rounds; each player will have 10 minutes plus 5 seconds per move to complete a game.
The current FIDE rules for rapid chess apply. The tournaments are eligible for FIDE rating.

Participation:

Participation in the tournaments is free of charge.
The open tournament (Saturday) is open to anyone who wishes to participate, regardless of club affiliation, age, or chess skill level, provided they accept all the terms of this announcement.
The junior tournaments (Sunday) are open to anyone born in 2008 or later.
The tournaments will be held in 5 separate age groups with separate rankings for girls and boys.

The capacity for the Friday tournament is 250 players. The total capacity for all Saturday tournaments combined is 250 players. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Once all spots are filled, the Organizer will create a waiting list.

Players who do not confirm their participation by the time specified in point 4 will be removed from the starting list. Players who arrive after the designated time will be admitted to the tournament only if there are available spots—starting from the 1st or 2nd round, depending on the head referee’s decision.

Registered players who are unable to participate in the tournament are required to send a cancellation notice to the following email address: [email protected] or via text message to +48 889 539 628, including their first and last name and tournament group. This also applies to players on the reserve list.

Failure to notify us of your absence will result in exclusion from future tournaments organized by the Ferdynand Dziedzic Association.

Prizes (total prize pool of 10,000 PLN)

Open Blitz Chess Tournament (Sunday):

All prizes are cumulative.

Junior rapid chess tournaments (Sunday):

All participants in the children’s tournament will receive commemorative medals.

Additional information:

Participation in the tournament constitutes consent to the processing of personal data by the Organizer to the extent necessary for the organization of the event.
The Organizer reserves the right to use, free of charge, audiovisual materials produced during the tournament, in particular photographs and video footage depicting participants, for informational and promotional purposes.
Competitors are responsible for their own insurance.
The final interpretation of this notice rests with the Organizer.
The Organizer reserves the right to make changes to this notice.
For more information, contact Maciej Cybulski, email: [email protected], tel. +48 889 539 628