The Estonian Sports Association Kalev is pleased to announce that, in honor of the 110th anniversary of the birth of chess grandmaster Paul Keres, we will be hosting the 35th International Rapid Chess Tournament “Remembering Paul Keres”. The prize fund for the tournament is €15,000. The blitz tournament will take place on January 16, 2026, followed by the rapid tournament on January 17–18, 2026.
Note! The tournament reglement have been updated (tie-break rules). Please refer to the official Keres 2026 reglement.
Important! NEW VENUE! Park Inn by Radisson Meriton Conference & Spa Hotel Tallinn
Toompuiestee 27 / Paldiski mnt 4, 10149 Tallinn
Accommodation information and prices for the tournament will be published here soon!
We warmly welcome all chess players and enthusiasts to participate and join us in celebrating the legacy of Paul Keres.
