Chess Festival

This year in June, the III International Chess Festival 'Cēsis' will take place in Cēsis for seven days. Chess players will have the opportunity to participate in eight tournaments held at various locations in Cēsis.

Similar to last year, this year in Cēsis, chess will be 'brought out' into the city center. Three of the festival tournaments will take place outdoors - in tents at Maija Park. Between games, both chess players and their companions will have the opportunity to catch their breath in the relaxation zone, play a quick game, or simply enjoy the summer atmosphere of the festival.

List of 2024 Tournaments

The 'Draugiem Group' rapid chess and blitz games duel will take place on June 15 and 16 outdoors at Maija Park. A total of 27 games will be played in 2 stages: the rapid chess stage with nine 10+5 games and the blitz stage with nine 3+2 double games (18 games). Participants will also have the option to play in just one - either the rapid or blitz stage.

The outdoor tournaments at Maija Park will conclude on the evening of June 16 with Swedish chess matches between teams.

From June 17 to 20, the 'Signet Bank' Classic tournament will take place at the 'Cēsis' Concert Hall over four days with 8 rounds using standard chess time control - 90+30 minutes.

From June 18 to 20, three classification tournaments for beginners, IV, and III sports classes will also be held at the concert hall.

The festival will conclude on June 21 with the 'Go girl!' girls' rapid chess tournament, which will be held at the Cēsis Castle Exhibition Hall.

During the festival, additional events are planned, for which organizers will provide information in spring. The total prize fund for all festival tournaments will be 6000 euros. Registration by filling out this form.

Festival supporters: Draugiem Group, Signet Bank, Tvnet, Cēsis, Hotel 'Cēsis', Latvian Chess Federation, Latvian Finieris.