Tournaments
A large selection of fun tournaments and activities for all levels will be available on both festival days.
Registration for Tournaments & Activities
Sign-up for tournaments and activities takes place on-site at the festival via our registration desk in the Tournament Room. To participate, you first need a ChessParty ticket and can then register for the activities you would like to join upon arrival.
Please note that registration for all tournaments and activities closes 15 minutes before the scheduled start time in order for pairings and logistics to be completed.
The Grand 1000 Player Tournament
Drop-in Tournaments
Ongoing - All Day
Tournaments that start when enough players are ready.
The Grand Thousand Player Chess Event (Tusenmanna)
Saturday 10:30-21:30
An Open Chess Tournament for everyone
Chessparty Open Championship
Saturday 15:00-18:00
3 hours
Compete for glory — and a chance to win an exclusive watch from Von Doren.
Chess School
Join our all-day Chessparty Chess School
Senior 50+ and 65+ Tournament
Friday 15:30-18:00
2,5 hours
A friendly and inclusive tournament for senior players of all levels.
Queens Party - Women’s Tournament
Saturday 10:30-13:30
3 hours
A welcoming and social tournament for women who are curious about chess, want to improve, or haven’t felt that the chess world is for them – until now.
Friday Beginner Tournament
Friday 16:30-17:00
0,5 hours
Try your first chess tournament in a fun and supportive environment.
Friday Night Blitz
Friday 20:00-22:00
2 hours
Chess meets nightlife.
Chessparty Children Challenge
Saturday 12:00-17:00
5 hours
A fun and inclusive tournament for young players of all levels.
Chessparty Bughouse Championship
Saturday 15:00-17:30
2,5 hours
Fast, chaotic, and incredibly fun – welcome to the Bughouse Championship.
Little Star Girl Blitz
Saturday 10:30-12:00
1,5 hours
Fun blitz tournament for girls under 18 of all levels
Saturday Night Blitz
Saturday 20:00-22:00
2 hours
Chess meets nightlife — one more night.
Celebrity Tournament Friday
Friday 20:00
2 hours
Indian Open
Saturday 15:30-17:30
2 hours
Let us show chess is India
Mini-Game Challenge The Cup
Saturday 17:00-18:00
1 hour
Compete in fast-paced mini-games tournament
Business Meets Chess & Kids
Friday 14:30
2 hours
Schackfyran
Friday 12:30
Schack56an
Friday 12:30
Saturday Beginner Tournament
Saturday 13:00-14:30
1,5 hours
Try your first chess tournament
Celebrity Tournament Saturday
Saturday 11:00
2 hours
Kadettallsvenskan Qualifier
Saturday 14:30, 16:45, 19:00
Watch Sweden’s top young teams battle for a place in the national finals.