# ATYRAU OPEN 2026
International Chess Tournament | Kazakhstan Chess Cup 2026 — Stage 3
Location: Atyrau, Kazakhstan
Dates: October 12–20, 2026
Organizer: Kazakhstan Chess Federation
## Tournament Information
Atyrau Open 2026 is an international FIDE-rated chess tournament featuring grandmasters, international masters, and talented chess players from Kazakhstan and around the world.
The competition consists of two sections:
– Masters — for players rated 2400+
– Open — for players rated below 2400
Tournament Format: 9-round Swiss System
Time Control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move, starting from move 1
FIDE Rating: Standard
Number of Rounds: 9
## Tournament Schedule (GMT+5)
– October 12 — Opening Ceremony and Round 1
– October 13 — Round 2, 15:00
– October 14 — Round 3, 15:00
– October 15 — Round 4, 15:00
– October 16 — Round 5, 15:00
– October 17 — Round 6, 15:00
– October 18 — Round 7, 15:00
– October 19 — Round 8, 15:00
– October 20 — Round 9, 10:00
– October 20 — Closing Ceremony, 17:00
*The tournament schedule is subject to change by the arbiters.*
## Live Broadcast
Follow the games live on Lichess!
Important: The official broadcast is delayed by 15 minutes in accordance with FIDE anti-cheating regulations.
## Official Information
Organizer: Kazakhstan Chess Federation
Tournament Director: Nazgul Murzagaliyeva
Chief Arbiter: IA Pavel Kotsur
Official Website: https://kazchess.kz
Atyrau Open 2026 — Bringing the world's chess talent together in Kazakhstan!