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About
Prize Fund: USD 100,000
The second stage of the Kazakhstan Chess Cup, the international tournament Oskemen Open 2026, will take place in Oskemen from 21 to 29 July 2026.
The tournament is organized with the support of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the East Kazakhstan Region.
The event will consist of two sections: Masters and Open.
Applications for participation are accepted until 11 July 2026.
The second stage of the Kazakhstan Chess Cup, the international tournament Oskemen Open 2026, will take place in Oskemen from 21 to 29 July 2026.
The tournament is organized with the support of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the East Kazakhstan Region.
The event will consist of two sections: Masters and Open.
Applications for participation are accepted until 11 July 2026.
City
Oskemen is the administrative center of the East Kazakhstan Region and one of Kazakhstan’s major industrial, cultural, and sporting hubs.
Nestled at the confluence of the Irtysh and Ulba rivers and surrounded by the scenic landscapes of the Altai Mountains, Oskemen offers visitors a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history, and modern urban infrastructure.
Nestled at the confluence of the Irtysh and Ulba rivers and surrounded by the scenic landscapes of the Altai Mountains, Oskemen offers visitors a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history, and modern urban infrastructure.
Schedule
20 July – Arrival Day
30 July – Departure Day
30 July – Departure Day
- 20 JulyArrival Day12:00 PM–6:00 PM Accreditation of participants
6:00 PM Technical Meeting - 21 July2:00 PM Opening Ceremony
Round 1 starts immediately after the Opening Ceremony - 22 July3:00 PM Round 2
- 23 July3:00 PM Round 3
- 24 July3:00 PM Round 4
- 25 July3:00 PM Round 5
- 26 July3:00 PM Round 6
- 27 July3:00 PM Round 7
- 28 July3:00 PM Round 8
- 29 July10:00 AM Round 9
5:00 PM Closing Ceremony - 30 JulyDeparture Day
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