2026 Super Chess Classic Romania

Bucharest, RomaniaRomania

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2026 Super Chess Classic Romania
2026 Super Chess Classic Romania

Shortly after the Super Rapid & Blitz Poland will be the Super Chess Classic Romania in Bucharest, Romania, from May 12th through May 24th. The first of two classical events, this tournament will feature a 10-player round robin.

With nearly double the prize fund of the rapid events, the players will fight for a total purse of $350,000.

Fans should make sure to catch all the action with our professional commentary team led by Grandmaster Yasser Seirawan, on the Saint Louis Chess Club’s YouTube and Twitch channels.

10 Player Classical Round Robin

A nine-round tournament with one round per day. Each player faces off against every other competitor throughout the tournament. Games are played at classical time controls and may last up to 6 hours each.

The 2026 tour players

Tournament Prize Fund

350,000
GM Gukesh D & GM Viswanathan Anand
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