2026 Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia (chess)

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Super Tournament in Zagreb: 2026 Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia

2026 Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia (chess)

The world's chess elite will compete in the Croatian capital for a prize pool of $200,000.

About the tournament

The 2026 Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia tournament is the third stage of the prestigious Grand Chess Tour 2026 series. The competition will be held in Zagreb from June 29 to July 6, 2026. The tournament format combines rapid chess (rapid) and blitz, which guarantees maximum dynamics and entertainment. Participants will first play 9 rounds of rapid in a round-robin system, and then continue the fight in two rounds of blitz (another 18 rounds).

Historical background

Zagreb has traditionally hosted the Grand Chess Tour since 2019. The Croatian stage is known for its uncompromising competition, where legends such as Magnus Carlsen have won in previous years. This tournament has become an important milestone in the elite chess calendar, bringing together the best grandmasters in the world.

2026 Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia (chess)
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Venue and infrastructure

The tournament will be hosted by the elegant The Westin Zagreb hotel, located in the heart of the Croatian capital. The hotel offers first-class infrastructure for hosting world-class events, comfortable conditions for players and excellent visibility for spectators. Zagreb is extremely attractive to tourists in the summer due to its architecture and parks.

Prize Fund, Sponsors and Organization

The total prize fund of the tournament is USD 200,000. The tournament is held under the auspices of the Grand Chess Tour and is officially rated for the FIDE rapid and blitz rating lists. The sponsors are the world's leading companies that support the chess movement.

Participants and conditions of participation

The tournament will feature 10 invited world-class grandmasters. As it is a closed elite tournament, only chess players are invited by special invitations from the Grand Chess Tour organizers based on their world ranking and previous achievements.

Player Status
GM Vincent KeymerFull-tour player
GM Alireza FirouzjaFull-tour player
GM Anish GiriFull-tour player
GM Levon AronianFull-tour player
GM Maxime Vachier-LagraveFull-tour player
GM Praggnanandhaa RameshbabuFull-tour player
GM Nodirbek AbdusattorovWildcard
GM Ivan ŠarićWildcard
GM Bogdan-Daniel DeacWildcard
GM Gukesh DommarajuWildcard

Official website and where to follow

You can follow the games online on the official tournament website. Broadcasting with professional commentary from famous grandmasters Yasser Seirawan, Cristian Chirila and international master Nazi Paikidze will be provided by the Saint Louis Chess Club YouTube and Twitch channels.

Info
Location: Trg Marka Marulića 19, 10000, Zagreb, Хорватия

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