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About the Tournament
Guaranteed Prize Fund: USD 100,000
From October 11 to October 21, 2026, the 3rd Stage of the Kazakhstan Chess Cup will take place as the international tournament Atyrau Open 2026.
The tournament is organized with the support of the Atyrau Region Department of Physical Culture and Sports.
The event will consist of two sections: Masters and Open.
Applications for participation will be accepted until September 11, 2026.
From October 11 to October 21, 2026, the 3rd Stage of the Kazakhstan Chess Cup will take place as the international tournament Atyrau Open 2026.
The tournament is organized with the support of the Atyrau Region Department of Physical Culture and Sports.
The event will consist of two sections: Masters and Open.
Applications for participation will be accepted until September 11, 2026.
City
Atyrau is the administrative center of the Atyrau Region and one of Kazakhstan's largest oil and gas as well as economic hubs.
Located on the banks of the Ural River, at the boundary between Europe and Asia, the city is a major center for the oil and gas industry, international cooperation, sports, and culture.
Thanks to its strategic location and modern infrastructure, Atyrau plays a key role in the country's economic development and regularly hosts international sporting and business events.
Schedule
October 11 – Arrival Day
October 21 – Departure Day
October 21 – Departure Day
- October 11
Arrival Day14:00–18:00 – Participant Accreditation
19:00 – Technical Meeting - October 1214:00 – Opening Ceremony
Round 1 starts immediately after the Opening Ceremony - October 1315.00 – Round 2
- October 1415:00 – Round 3
- October 1515:00 – Round 4
- October 1615:00 – Round 5
- October 1715:00 – Round 6
- October 1815:00 – Round 7
- October 1915:00 – Round 8
- October 2010:00 – Round 9
17:00 – Closing Ceremony - October 21Departure Day
Information
For all inquiries: tournaments@kazchess.kz