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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
Date | Event | Time | |
23 May | Player registration | 08:30-09:00 | |
23 May | Opening ceremony | All groups | 09:00-09:20 |
23 May | Round 1 | All groups | 09:30-12:30 |
23 May | Lunch Break | All groups | 12:30-13:30 |
23 May | Round 2 | All groups | 13:30-16:30 |
23 May | Round 3 | All groups | 17:00-20:00 |
24 May | Round 4 | All groups | 09:00-12:00 |
24May | Lunch Break | All groups | 12:00-13:00 |
24 May | Round 5 | All groups | 13:00-16:00 |
24 May | Round 6 | All groups | 16:30-19:30 |
24 May 2026y | Closing ceremony | 19:40 | |
7. Registration and entry fee
The entry fee for participation in the festival is determined according to the following table.
Entry fee | |
Non-rated | 150,000 KRW |
Rated | 100,000 KRW |
FIDE Titled Players GM,WGM,IM,WIM,FM,WFM | FREE |
“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:
Place | Group A | ||
1 | 1st Place | 1,000,000 KRW | Trophy + Certificate |
2 | 2nd Place | 700,000 KRW | Trophy + Certificate |
3 | 3rd Place | 500,000 KRW | Trophy + Certificate |
Place | Group B | ||
1 | 1st Place | 300,000 KRW | Trophy + Certificate |
2 | 2nd Place | 200,000 KRW | Trophy + Certificate |
3 | 3rd Place | 100,000 KRW | Trophy + Certificate |
Place | Youth Categories U08/ U10/ U12 | ||
1 | 1st Place | Medal | Certificate |
2 | 2nd Place | Medal | Certificate |
3 | 3rd Place | Medal | Certificate |
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