International Chess Festival

Event Biel

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  • Date

    11 - 24. July 2026

Intro

The Biel Chess Festival, uninterrupted for over half a century, is a cornerstone of international chess.

The Biel Chess Festival, uninterrupted for over half a century, is a cornerstone of international chess. Held at the Kongresshaus in the heart of Biel, it offers more than ten diverse tournaments catering to all skill levels and preferences. Each year, over 700 players from around the globe gather to compete. This year, the renowned closed tournament will once again feature top-tier players battling in its unique and captivating triathlon format.

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Contact address
Kongresshaus Biel /, Palais des congrès Bienne
Zentralstrasse 60 / Rue Centrale 60
2501 Biel/Bienne
Location Kongresshaus Biel /
Palais des congrès Bienne
Zentralstrasse 60 / Rue Centrale 60
2500 Biel / Bienne
Switzerland
Event Homepage http://ctsbiel-bienne.ch
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Event dates

  • 11 July 2026
  • 12 July 2026
  • 13 July 2026
  • 14 July 2026
  • 15 July 2026
  • 16 July 2026
  • 17 July 2026
  • 18 July 2026
  • 19 July 2026
  • 20 July 2026
  • 21 July 2026
  • 22 July 2026
  • 23 July 2026
  • 24 July 2026

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11 - 24. July 2026

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