5th Blue Chevaliers International Open 2026
🏆 FIDE-rated | 9 rounds | 413,000 THB prize fund
Phuket's premier classical chess event – strong international field, resort venue, and Bami's Blitz side tournament.
📅 September 7–13, 2026
📍 Novotel Phuket Resort, Patong Beach
♟️ 90'+30" classical · FIDE rated
📋 Event Essentials
🏆 Tournament: 5th Blue Chevaliers Open
📅 Dates: 7–13 September 2026
📍 Venue: Novotel Phuket Resort, Patong
♟️ Format: 9‑round Swiss (classical) + Blitz
⏱️ Time control: 90 min + 30 sec/move
💰 Prize fund: 413,000 THB (~$13,000)
👥 Player limit: 130 players
🎫 Entry Fees
🏅 Rated 2000+: 3,500 THB (~RM 450)
📉 Rated below 2000: 4,500 THB (~RM 580)
⏰ Late surcharge (after Aug 15): +500 THB
🎁 Free entry: 2400+ / GMs / WGMs / defending champions
⚡ Bami's Blitz (envelope): 500 THB (late 600 THB)
🏨 Accommodation (Novotel)
🛌 Superior Room (double/twin): 2,400 THB/night
🌊 Deluxe Seaview: 3,700 THB/night
🍳 Breakfast: Included + all taxes
📧 Booking code: “Blue Chevaliers Participant”
🏆 GM special rate (2450+ Elo): 2,000 THB / night
💰 Prize Fund — 413,000 THB guaranteed
🏆 Open Championship
| Place | Prize (THB) |
|---|---|
| 1st | 70,000 |
| 2nd | 40,000 |
| 3rd | 30,000 |
| 4th | 20,000 |
| 5th | 15,000 |
| 6th | 12,000 |
| 7th | 10,000 |
| 8th | 9,000 |
| 9th | 8,000 |
| 10th | 7,000 |
| 11th | 6,000 |
| 12th | 5,000 |
| 13th | 4,000 |
| 14th | 3,000 |
👩 Female Championship
| Place | Prize (THB) |
|---|---|
| 1st | 25,000 |
| 2nd | 15,000 |
| 3rd | 12,000 |
| 4th | 10,000 |
| 5th | 8,000 |
| 6th | 6,000 |
| 7th | 5,000 |
| 8th | 4,000 |
| 9th | 3,000 |
🎯 Sectional Groups (3 groups)
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | 7,000 THB |
| 2nd | 5,000 THB |
| 3rd | 3,000 THB |
⚡ Bami’s Blitz Prizes
| Open Blitz | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | 8,000 |
| 2nd | 6,000 |
| 3rd | 4,000 |
| 4th | 3,000 |
| 5th | 2,000 |
| 6th | 1,000 |
| Female Blitz | |
| 1st | 5,000 |
| 2nd | 3,000 |
| 3rd | 2,000 |
| 4th | 1,000 |
| Under 1800 Blitz | |
| 1st | 3,000 |
| 2nd | 2,000 |
| 3rd | 1,000 |
📅 Tournament Schedule
| Date | Time | Event / Round |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, Sep 7 | 11:00 – 15:30 | Player registration |
| Monday, Sep 7 | 16:30 | Round 1 |
| Tuesday, Sep 8 | 14:00 | Round 2 |
| Wednesday, Sep 9 | 09:30 | Round 3 |
| Wednesday, Sep 9 | 15:00 | Round 4 |
| Thursday, Sep 10 | 09:30 | Round 5 |
| Thursday, Sep 10 | 17:00 | Bami’s Blitz (10 rounds) |
| Friday, Sep 11 | 09:30 | Round 6 |
| Friday, Sep 11 | 15:00 | Round 7 |
| Saturday, Sep 12 | 14:00 | Round 8 |
| Sunday, Sep 13 | 09:30 | Round 9 |
| Sunday, Sep 13 | 15:00 | Prize ceremony |
* Up to two half‑point byes allowed in rounds 2–7 (request before pairings).
📝 Registration & Payment
📧 Contact emailpeter.frost3@yahoo.com.au
🏦 Thai bank transferKasikorn Bank 062-1-75111-5
Red Knight Chess Co. Ltd
Red Knight Chess Co. Ltd
✈️ International playersConfirm with flight booking by July 7, then pay cash on Sep 7
⏳ Refund deadlineFull refund before Aug 15, 2026
📢 Final entry: September 7, 15:30 or when 130-player cap is reached.
📍 Venue & Transport
🏛️ Novotel Phuket Resort282 Phrabaramee Rd, Patong, Phuket
✈️ AirportPhuket International Airport (HKT)
🚐 ShuttleTuk‑tuk from hill base before each round
🏖️ NearbyPatong Beach, restaurants, local transport
📌 Rules & Info
📱 ElectronicsMobile phones / smartwatches not allowed at board
👕 Dress codeSleeved shirts in playing area
📸 PhotographyNot allowed once play starts (official photographer only)
♟️ Live boardsTop 10 boards online within 24h after round
🏨 Book your discounted stay at Novotel Phuket Resort
Email: H1965-RE1@accor.com or H1965-RE@accor.com — quote “Blue Chevaliers International Open Participant”
Special rates valid until August 15, 2026 (subject to availability).
♟️ Chess-Results →
Special rates valid until August 15, 2026 (subject to availability).
⚡ Bami’s Blitz — September 10, 2026
🎯 Format10 rounds · 3'+2" · FIDE Blitz-rated
💰 Entry fee500 THB (envelope) / 600 THB late
⏰ Envelope deadlineSep 10, 09:30
🏆 PrizesOpen, Female, U1800 categories
🏅 Sectional Groups & Fairness
From the 21st seed, players are split into three equal Elo groups, each competing for separate prizes (7,000 / 5,000 / 3,000 THB). This guarantees broad prize distribution and competitive balance.
🏆 Trophies & medals also awarded for Open, Female, Seniors (50+), Junior, and Sectional categories.
For more information check out Blue Chevalier International Chess Open Facebook Page
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