3+2 • Blitz • 2h

Rated • Arena

Play for your chance to qualify to the Bled Chess Festival (9–15 March) with an accommodation package for two. The Bled Chess Festival is a 9-rounds classical tournament, open to players with a FIDE rating below 2300, with a total prize fund of 6,000 EUR and multiple side events.

The top 50 from this arena, that have a FIDE rating below 2300 (FIDE ID and / or proof of identity will be required) qualify to stage 2, a 3+2 arena taking place on 21st February, 15:00 UTC. The top 30 from Stage 2 (semifinals) will qualify for the Finals, a 9 rounds swiss with a time control of 3+2, competing for the 3 accommodation packages for two. Additionally, a random participant of stage 1 will be awarded an accommodation package.

Official Announcement and more info | Online Qualifier regulations

16 Feb 2026, 19:00

Bled Chess Festival Qualifier 2

Tournament winners: ottapax