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Total Chess 2026 · Budapest pilot tournament

10 – 20 Nov 2026

Anantara New York Palace Hotel, Budapest · Budapest local time

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10–20 November, 24 players including Carlsen and Rapport. Opening blitz on 10 November at 18:00 CET; groups 11–15 November, semifinals 17–18, finals 19–20. Rest day 16 November. The final day's ticketed programme is scheduled to end at 21:30.

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