Prague Chess Festival 2026 is an exciting international chess tournament held in Prague from February 24 to March 6, 2026. The games take place at the Don Giovanni Hotel in Prague. The event has different sections, like Masters and Challengers.
Top grandmasters from many countries compete in a round robin format. Winners can earn big titles and chances to move to stronger groups next year. It is one of the biggest and most powerful chess events of 2026.
Prague Chess Festival 2026 Masters Lineup Revealed
The Prague Chess Festival 2026 Masters section has 10 strong players from different countries. The players are Gukesh Dommaraju, Aravindh Chithambaram, Vincent Keymer, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Parham Maghsoodloo, Jorden van Foreest, Nodirbek Yakubboev, David Antón Guijarro, Hans Niemann, and David Navara.
These 10 grandmasters play against each other in a round robin format, which means everyone plays one game against each opponent. It is one of the strongest Master’s groups in 2026, with young stars and experienced players competing for the title.
Prague Chess Festival 2026 Tournament Structure
The Prague Chess Festival 2026 has many different tournaments, so many players can take part. The main event is the Masters section, where top grandmasters compete. Below that is the Challengers section, where strong players fight for a chance to move up next year.
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The Futures section is for young and rising chess players who want to become stars. There are also open tournaments where many players can join. Rapid events are played with faster time control, so games finish quickly and feel more exciting.
Prague Chess Festival 2026 Masters Player Ratings
The 8th Prague Chess Festival 2026 Masters is held from 24 February to 6 March 2026 in Prague, Czech Republic. It is Category XIX with an average rating of 2710.4. 10 players are competing. Vincent Keymer has the highest rating of 2776. Gukesh Dommaraju has 2754, and Nodirbek Abdusattorov has 2751. The games are yet to be played.
| Rank | Player | Country | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vincent Keymer | Germany | 2776 |
| 2 | Gukesh Dommaraju | India | 2754 |
| 3 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Uzbekistan | 2751 |
| 4 | Hans Niemann | United States | 2725 |
| 5 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Iran | 2708 |
| 6 | Jorden van Foreest | Netherlands | 2705 |
| 7 | Aravindh Chithambaram | India | 2700 |
| 8 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Uzbekistan | 2691 |
| 9 | David Antón Guijarro | Spain | 2666 |
| 10 | David Navara | Czech Republic | 2628 |
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