Upcoming chess tournaments 2026
12 chess tournaments are scheduled, the next one is Total Chess World Championship 2026 on November 10, 2026, the biggest prize fund is $250 000 at Jerusalem Masters 2026. Dates, venues, prize funds and where to watch — each tournament page adds viewership once the broadcast starts.
November 2026
- 10Nov
Total Chess World Championship 2026
- 10.11.2026 – 24.11.2026
- Over the board
In 3 days - 21Nov
UK Open Blitz Championship 2026
- 21.11.2026
United Kingdom- Over the board
- $4 557 prize fund
In 14 days - 21Nov
UK Open Blitz Championship 2026 - Women
- 21.11.2026
- United Kingdom
- Over the board
- $2 278 prize fund
In 14 days - 22Nov
WR Women's Chess Tour 2026 - Grand Final - Rapid
- 22.11.2026
Germany- Over the board
- $20 000 prize fund
In 15 days - 23Nov
WR Women's Chess Tour 2026 - Grand Final - Blitz
- 23.11.2026
- Germany
- Over the board
- $20 000 prize fund
In 16 days - 23Nov
Jerusalem Masters 2026
- 23.11.2026 – 26.11.2026
Israel- Over the board
- $250 000 prize fund
In 16 days - 25Nov
London Chess Classic 2026 Masters
- 25.11.2026 – 04.12.2026
- United Kingdom
- Over the board
In 18 days
December 2026
- 5Dec
European Rapid Championship 2026
- 05.12.2026 – 06.12.2026
Portugal- Over the board
- $22 378 prize fund
In 28 days - 7Dec
European Blitz Championship 2026
- 07.12.2026
- Portugal
- Over the board
- $13 986 prize fund
In 30 days - 8Dec
European Fischer Random Championship 2026
- 08.12.2026
- Portugal
- Over the board
- $8 392 prize fund
In 31 days - 26Dec
FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship 2026
- 26.12.2026 – 28.12.2026
Turkey- Over the board
In 49 days - 29Dec
FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship 2026
- 29.12.2026 – 30.12.2026
- Turkey
- Over the board
In 52 days
Upcoming chess tournaments FAQ
What is the next chess tournament?
The next scheduled tournament is Total Chess World Championship 2026, starting November 10, 2026.Which upcoming chess tournaments have the biggest prize funds?
Jerusalem Masters 2026 — $250 000; European Rapid Championship 2026 — $22 378; WR Women's Chess Tour 2026 - Grand Final - Rapid — $20 000.Where are the upcoming chess tournaments held?
Tournaments on this page take place in United Kingdom, Germany, Israel, Portugal, Turkey.
How do I watch upcoming chess tournaments online?
Most events are streamed on YouTube, Twitch and Kick by the organizers and by co-streamers. Open a tournament page for the broadcast platforms, and once it is live we list the channels streaming it.How often is this calendar updated?
Daily. Tournaments appear as soon as organizers announce dates; viewership statistics are added while the event is on air.