02 Ocotober - 04 October 2026 (Friday to Sunday)

Registration confirmation — Friday 14:30-15:30
Opening ceremony — Friday 15:30

Round 1 — Friday 16:00
Round 2 — Saturday 10:00
Round 3 — Saturday 15:00
Round 4 — Sunday 10:00
Round 5 — Sunday 15:00

The award ceremony for all three groups will be held right after the last game is played.

All players with a FIDE indentity number born in 2006 or later, regardless of nationality or gender, are admitted.

5 rounds for each of the three tournaments, Swiss System.

Techincal tie-breaks criteria: 1. Buchholz Cut-1; 2. Buchholz Median-1; 3. Total Buchholz; 4. Arranz (draw: 0.4 as white, 0.6 as black); 5. Sonneborn-Berger; 6. Number of wins; 7. Direct encounter; 8. Number of games played as black; 9. Lottery draw

All three tournament groups will be rated for FIDE rating.

In the competition area it is forbidden to use mobile phones and other electronic devices unless they are approved by the tournament director.

The player who does not arrive at the board within 60 minutes from the start of the game will lose the match.

Although not covered by these Regulations, FIDE rules in force on the date of the event apply. Registration implies acceptance of them, as well of these tournament Regulations.

Playing venue
Maistra City Vibes Hotel International, Miramarska Cesta 24, Zagreb, Croatia
Chess tournament participants can book accommodation in Maistra City Vibes Hotel International Hotel***** with special rates:

• Single room: 110EUR / room / day for bed and breakfast excluding local tax
• Double room: 120EUR / room / day for bed and breakfast excluding local tax

The offer is limited in time and quantity.

Official accommodation partner:
Palmers Lodge Zagreb (Ulica Kneza Branimira 25, Zagreb)
Palmers Lodge Zagreb provides a 20% discount for every participant of the New Zagreb Classic Futures 2026. Please, contact our booking service and indicate that you are a participant in the chess tournament New Zagreb Classic Futures 2026.

+385 1 8892868, +385 95 3420120
bookings@palmerslodge.com.hr , https://palmerslodgezagreb.com

For payments until September 27th, the following fees apply:

Group A: 40 EUR
Group B: 35 EUR
Group C: 30 EUR

+10 EUR for playing in one group above or below the group corresponding to their rating

For late payment (from September 28th), there is a 10 EUR surcharge.

Payment details:
ŠK Novi Zagreb
Trnsko 4b, Zagreb, Croatia
IBAN: HR9124020061500124439
Bank name: Erste&Steiermärkische Bank d.d.
SWIFT/BIC: ESBCHR22

A total of 13 trophies and 40 medals are awarded.

Rules

The term "player" includes both genders. The term "female player" refers only to girls.
"Up to X years old" means from 0 to X years old.
Awards are not duplicated and are given in the order listed.

Group A

Trophies:

• Top three players
• Top female player

Medals:

• Top three players up to 16 years old
• Top three players up to 14 years old
• Top player up to 12 years old

Group B

Trophies:

• Top three players
• Top female player

Medals:

• Top three players up to 16 years old
• Top female player up to 16 years old
• Top three players up to 14 years old
• Top female player up to 14 years old
• Top three players up to 12 years old
• Top female player up to 12 years old
• Top three players up to 10 years old

Group C

Trophies:

• Top three players
• Top female player

Medals:

• Top three players up to 14 years old
• Top female player up to 14 years old
• Top three players up to 12 years old
• Top female player up to 12 years old
• Top three players up to 10 years old
• Top female player up to 10 years old
• Top three players up to 8 years old