From August 1 to August 2, Alba Grand Prix Rapid 2026 is played in Alba Iulia, with €25,000 in prizes.
Schedule
Rules
Format
Open rapid tournament, 10 rounds, time control 15’+5“. Open to any player with a valid FIDE ID.
One of three rapid stops in the Romania Grand Prix 2026 circuit (5 cities, €150,000 total prize fund); the overall circuit standings count each player’s best 4 results out of 5 events.
Schedule
August 1-2, 2026: 4 rounds on day 1, 6 rounds on day 2 (the circuit’s usual split). Exact round times pending official confirmation.
Venue
Hotel Cetate, Alba Iulia, Romania.
Prizes
€25,000 total, €3,000 for the winner.
Registration
Entry fee not published. Contact: albagp@frsah.ro.
Rules summarised from romaniagp.ro, checked on 2026-08-02. In case of any doubt or discrepancy, the official rules published by the Romanian Chess Federation prevail.