Superbet Chess Classic Romania 2026

Bucharest is back at the center of world chess
📅 12–24 May 2026
📍 BNR Museum, Bucharest
💰 Total prizes: $475,000 (Superbet is the tournament’s main sponsor)
🏆 GCT 2026 - Stage 2
Super Chess Classic Romania 2026 brings 10 of the world’s best chess players to Bucharest in a classical round-robin tournament with $475,000 in total prizes. It is the first classical stage of the Grand Chess Tour 2026, the most prestigious international classical chess circuit.
For nine rounds, played daily at 16:00, the world’s elite face each other in the historic heart of Bucharest. Following Praggnanandhaa’s victory in 2025, Bucharest confirms its status as a “world classic” - a city where chess history is written every year.
A Tournament Founded by a Legend
Garry Kasparov, the legendary 13th World Champion, is the founder of the Grand Chess Tour and will be present in Bucharest from 14 May, attending the early rounds and providing exclusive analysis.
Players
Fabiano Caruana, Vincent Keymer, Anish Giri, Alireza Firouzja, R. Praggnanandhaa, Wesley So, Javokhir Sindarov, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Levon Aronian, and Bogdan-Daniel Deac (Romania wildcard).

Competition Schedule
9 rounds, daily at 16:00 (except final round, 23 May, 14:00)

14 May, Round 1, 16:00
15 May, Round 2, 16:00
16 May, Round 3, 16:00
17 May, Round 4, 16:00
18 May, Round 5, 16:00
19 May, Rest Day

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20 May, Round 6, 16:00
21 May, Round 7, 16:00
22 May, Round 8, 16:00
23 May, Round 9 - Final, 14:00


*Schedule subject to change. Check the official website for updates.

Venue - BNR Museum
Strada Lipscani nr. 25, Old City, Bucharest
⚠️Access exclusively via Strada Doamnei, not Strada Lipscani
A unique opportunity to visit a historic palace rarely open to the public, featuring the impressive Marble Hall and works by Nicolae Grigorescu and other Romanian masters.
Museum page:bnr.ro

🎟 Access - FREE, By Invitation Only
⚠️ YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED WITHOUT ID / PASSPORT MATCHING THE NAME ON YOUR INVITATION
Invitations are strictly personal and non-transferable
Accepted ID: National ID card or Passport
Minors without personal ID must be accompanied by an adult (max 3 children/adult)
Groups / chess clubs: contact the Romanian Chess Federation
Invitations can be requested no earlier than 24h before each tournament day.
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