Tournament

Grenke Chess Festival 2026

Grenke Chess Festival 2026 · Freestyle Open A

WinnerGMVincent KeymerFinished first on 7½/9, on tiebreak
Dates
2–6 Apr 2026
Location
Congress Center Karlsruhe, Germany
Format
9-round Swiss
Time control
90+30
About this event

Once again this year, the grenke Chess Festival brings together two competitions under one roof:

The Grenke Chess Open (Standard chess)

The Grenke Freestyle Chess Open (Chess960)

Both tournaments are open events and are played in the same playing hall. In each case, the field is divided into the A, B, and C sections. What makes the festival special is the combination of international top-level players, clear sporting relevance, and the sheer size of the participant field.

The winner of the Grenke Freestyle Chess Open (A) qualifies for the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship 2027.

Top 10 boards from each round.