Baku Open 2026
Baku Open 2026: A Chess Celebration in the Crystal Hall Group A Group B Group C These days, the capital of Azerbaijan has become the main chess center of the region. From April 27 to May 6, the famous Baku Crystal Hall will host the traditional international chess festival - Baku Open 2026. This year's tournament brought together over 900 participants from 10 countries around the world , confirming the high status of the event. The festival was organized by the Azerbaijan Chess Federation in conjunction with the Ministry of Youth and Sports within the framework of the Chess Tour Azerbaijan project. Format and Prize Fund The competition is held according to the Swiss system in 9 rounds. The festival is divided into three main categories: Group A: for professionals (rating from 2250 for men and 2100 for...