βοΈ Kasparov Chess Foundation Friendship Festival
π Organizers
Kasparov Chess Foundation
- In cooperation with:
β Sava Hotels & Resorts
β European Chess Academy
β Ε½Ε K Maribor Poligram & Chess Club Bobby Fischer
π Venue
Congress Center, Hotel Radin
ZdraviliΕ‘ko naselje 12, 9252 Radenci, Slovenia
π¨ Radenci Health Resort β 140 years of tradition
π² System of Play
- 9 rounds, Swiss system
- Time control: 75 min + 30 sec/move; after 40 moves +15 min + 30 sec/move
- Possible 2 byes (Β½ point each), except in the last two rounds
π³ Registration Fee (until June 15, 2026)
- 80 β¬ standard
- 60 β¬ β IMs, WIMs, juniors U20 (born 2006 or later)
- ποΈ Free β GMs, WGMs, players rated 2600+ (as of June 1, 2026)
- After June 15 β +20% surcharge
Payment details:
European Chess Academy, Istrska 60h, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
IBAN: SI56 6100 0001 1892 062
SWIFT: HDELSI22
π Contact
π€ Georg Mohr (Tournament Director)
- π§ georg.mohr1965@gmail.com
- π± +386 40 834 432
π° Prize Fund β 25,000 β¬
π―General Standings
π₯ 1st place β 5,000 β¬
π₯ 2nd place β 3,000 β¬
π₯ 3rd place β 2,000 β¬
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4th place β 1,500 β¬
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5th place β 1,000 β¬
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6th place β 700 β¬
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7th place β 600 β¬
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8th place β 500 β¬
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9th place β 400 β¬
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10th place β 300 β¬
π― Rating Group Prizes (FIDE list 1.6.2026)
- 2200β2399: 500, 300, 200 β¬
- 2050β2199: 500, 300, 200 β¬
- 1900β2149: 500, 300, 200 β¬
- 1750β1899: 500, 300, 200 β¬
- Under 1750: 500, 300, 200 β¬
Special Prizes
- Best woman: 700, 500, 300 β¬
- Best senior (born 1966 or earlier): 700, 500, 300 β¬
- Best junior (2006 and younger): 300, 200 β¬ + practical prizes
- Best girl (2006 and younger): 300, 200 β¬ + practical prizes
- Best boy (2014 and younger): 300, 200 β¬ + practical prizes
- Best girl (2014 and younger): 300, 200 β¬ + practical prizes
βΉοΈ All prizes are gross (taxes deducted). Many additional practical prizes included.
π Program
25.6. β Opening ceremony + Round 1
26.6. β Rounds 2 & 3
27.6. β Rounds 4 & 5
28.6. β Blitz tournament + Kasparov Day π
29.6. β Rounds 6 & 7
30.6. β Rounds 8 & 9 + Closing ceremony
π¨ Accommodation
Hotels at the venue:
- Hotel Radin****
- Hotel Izvir****
ZdraviliΕ‘ko naselje 12, 9252 Radenci, Slovenia
Special Rates for Chess Players
- Half board (double room): 66 β¬/person/day
- Half board (single room): 88 β¬/person/day
- Half board (children 2β15, double room): 55 β¬/person/day
- Local tourist tax: 2.50 β¬/day
- Hotel registration fee: 2.50 β¬ (one-time)
Reservations:
- π§ rezervacije@shr.si
- π +386 2 512 22 00
- Special rates valid until June 15, 2026
π Please include: full name & age, arrival & departure dates, room type, special requests (dietary needs, etc.)
Reservations are confirmed only after hotel confirmation.
π Special Conditions
- Up to 10 Grandmasters (GMs) will be offered free half-board (single or double room).
- Contact the Tournament Director for details.