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Chess Festival Ghent 2026 with three tournaments: FIDE-rated Open, Unrated Open and Open 55+ for players born before 1 January 1972. The FIDE-rated and unrated tournaments are 9-round Swiss events with 90 min + 30 sec per move, two rounds per day and one final-day round; the combined participant limit is 420. The 55+ event is a 5-round Swiss tournament with a 120-player limit. Online registration is required by 11 July 2026 at 23:59; registration on the day is not possible. Entry fees: 50 EUR adults, 30 EUR youth or (W)FM for the FIDE/unrated events; 30 EUR for 55+; +10 EUR after 1 July. Award ceremony: 22 July around 17:00. Contact: open2026@kgsrl.be.