Chess Challenge Tournament

CHESS CHALLENGE TOURNAMENT
September 30, Tuesday
Hungarian National Gallery, Dome

11:00-13:30

The Judit Polgár Chess Foundation proudly announces the Chess Challenge Tournament!
The event will take place during the 11th Judit Polgár Global Chess Festival at the Hungarian National Gallery, in the spirit of fair play and in a friendly atmosphere where participants can enjoy new experiences and make new friends.

Registration: On-site registration will follow prior email pre-registration.
📧 Pre-registration email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
⏳ Pre-registration deadline: Midnight, September 26, 2025

Note: Due to venue capacity, the number of participants is limited, so early registration is recommended.

Chess belongs to everyone, and the Global Chess Festival organized by the Judit Polgár Chess Foundation is open to all — for those who already love the game and those who are just about to fall in love with it. In this spirit and true to the Foundation's mission, we warmly welcome all participants!
🎟 Participation is FREE for everyone!

📅 Date: September 30, 2025 (Tuesday)
📍 Venue: Dome, Hungarian National Gallery, 1014 Budapest, Szent György tér 2.

🕥 On-site registration: until 10:30
🎤 Opening Ceremony: 10:30

♟ Rounds: Round 1: 11:00, Round 2: 11:30, Round 3: 12:00, Round 4: 12:30, Round 5: 13:00

🏅 Planned Award Ceremony: 13:45

Who can participate?
The tournament is open to unrated players and those with a maximum of 2000 FIDE blitz rating points (based on the official FIDE blitz rating list). No competition license is required to participate.

Tournament Rules
Format: 5-round Swiss system, following FIDE Blitz rules
Time control: 8 minutes per player + 3 seconds increment per move
Tiebreaks: Head-to-head result, Modified Buchholz, Berger system
FIDE rules apply.

Prizes
🏆 Every participant will receive a certificate
🎁 Top 6 finishers will receive gift packages
🌟 Special motivational prizes: