Main tournament
Main I
- ELO
- from 1860
- Entry fee
- CHF 140 · U16 80
- 1st prize
- CHF 1500
Basel · City of Art
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Hotel Mövenpick Basel · Swiss Chess Tour
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At a glance
Everything you need to know about the Bundesturnier
Four days, five categories, one city. The essentials for the 2026 Bundesturnier in Basel are below. Full call on the official tournament page.
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Dates
14 to 17 May 2026
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Venue
Hotel Mövenpick, Basel
savings
Early bird
CHF 10 discount until 31 March 2026
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Time control
90 min + 30 sec/move
Categories
Main tournament
Main II
- ELO
- 1680 – 1900
- Entry fee
- CHF 130 · U16 75
- 1st prize
- CHF 900
Main tournament
Main III
- ELO
- up to 1720
- Entry fee
- CHF 120 · U16 70
- 1st prize
- CHF 700
Seniors
Seniors I
- ELO
- from 1680
- Entry fee
- CHF 80
- 1st prize
- CHF 400
Seniors
Seniors II
- ELO
- under 1720
- Entry fee
- CHF 80
- 1st prize
- CHF 300
Players without an SCF licence pay a CHF 20 surcharge. Exempt: title defenders, (W)GM/(W)IM (if SCF members), and national squad members. Pairings use the FIDE list from 1 April 2026. Medals from 4 points (main) or 3 points (Seniors).
Schedule
Thursday
14 May
- 09:45–11:00 Attendance check
- 11:30 Reception
- 11:45 Round 1 · all categories
- 17:15 Round 2 · Main I / II / III
Friday
15 May
- 10:00 Round 3 Main · Round 2 Seniors
- 15:30 Round 4 Main · Round 3 Seniors
Saturday
16 May
- 10:00 Round 5 Main · Round 4 Seniors
- 15:30 Round 6 Main I / II / III
Sunday
17 May
- 10:00 Round 7 Main · Round 5 Seniors
- 15:00 Awards ceremony
Stay at the venue
The Mövenpick Basel is three minutes on foot from Basel SBB station. Rates per person per night including half board, wellness access, and Basel Guest Card (city tax CHF 4.20/night billed separately).
- CHF 170 · Single room
- CHF 245 · Double room
- CHF 350 · Double room with extra bed
Booking code: SCHACHTURNIER
Ready to play?
Register and pay by 31 March to get the early-bird discount. Attendance check on Thursday is mandatory even after prepayment.
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