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Songdo International Chess Open 2026, Korea

[ FIDE Rated Standard International Open Tournament ]

1. General Information

 Dates: May 23–24, 2026

 Venue: Songdo Convensia

 Address: 123Central-ro, Yeonsu-gu,Incheon, Republic of Korea

👉 Approximately 30 minutes from Incheon International Airport

2. Organizers

 Incheon Chess Federation (affiliated with the Korea Chess Federation)

 WizChess Academy

 Yeonsu-gu Chess Federation

3. Format & Number of Rounds.

 FIDE rated Swiss system. 6Round

4. Sections

 GROUP A (1600–2399)

 GROUP B (0<1600)

5. Time Control

 60 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1

6. Schedule

7. Registration and entry fee

 The entry fee for participation in the festival is determined according to the following table.

“Entries are confirmed only upon full payment of the entry fee and are limited to a maximum of 32 players per section, with a total capacity of 64 players on a first-come, first-served basis. Entries may close early once the capacity is reached.”

 Depositor: Jung Geunyoung

 Contact No.: +821089629697

 Country: south Korea 

 Account No. 656501-01-721232

 SWIFT(BIC) Code: CZNBKRSEXXX

 Kookmin Bank Head Office address 26, Gukjegeumyung-ro 8-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea(07331)

 ▶대회참가비: 국민은행 656501-01-721232 정근영(위즈체스아카데미)

8. Prizes

The total prize fund is 2,800,000 KRW

Prizes are determined according to the following tables: 

9. Regulations

 9.1 Governing Rules

 The tournament shall be conducted in accordance with the Laws of Chess of the FIDE and FIDE Rating Regulations.

 The Chief Arbiter has the final authority in all matters.

 9.2 Pairings

 Swiss System, 6 rounds

 Pairings generated using FIDE-approved software

 9.3 Default Time

 Default time: 30 minutes

 A player arriving more than 30 minutes late shall lose the game

 9.4 Time Control & Recording

 Recording of moves is mandatory for all players

 9.5 Draw Rules

 No draw agreement before move 30

 9.6 Tie-Break System

 Buchholz Cut 1

 Buchholz

 Sonneborn-Berger

 Direct Encounter

 Greater number of wins

 9.7 Fair Play

 All electronic devices prohibited. Mobile phones must be switched off and submitted to the arbiter.

 9.8 Conduct

 Unsportsmanlike behavior may lead to penalties or 

 disqualification

 9.9 Withdrawal

 Players may be excluded from the pairing after

 1 AWOL[absence without leave].

 9.10 Interpretation

 Any unclear matter shall be decided by the arbiter

10. Accommodation

 Accommodation is not provided by the organizers. 

 Participants are kindly requested to arrange their own accommodation.

▸Recommended hotels:

 Sheraton Grand Incheon Hotel(walk 5-10minutes)

 Oakwood Premier,Incheon(walk 5 minutes)

 Orakai Songdo Park Hotel(walk 10 minutes))

 Songdo Central Park Hotel(walk 12-15minutes)

 Ramada by Wyndham Songdo(10-15mintues by car)

11. Refund Policy

 Full refund: cancellation 7 days before the event

 50% refund: cancellation 3–6 days before

 No refund: cancellation within 2 days or no-show

 Bank transfer fees are the responsibility of the participant

12. Contact

 Incheon Chess Federation/WIZCHESS ACADEMY

 Address: Room A403, 4th floor, 54, Convensia-daero 230beon-gil, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon (Songdo-dong, Doctor Plus Mall)

 Е-mail:  wizchess@naver.com/ kshakhzodk7@gmail.com

 whatsapp/telegram: +821064992233 SHAKHZOD Karimov