Upcoming Tournaments

Stay up to date with our chess tournaments, meetings, and special events.

Lightning Blitz Tournament GW2

1:00 PM | After a fiery GW1, GW2 pushes the pace even further.

Lightning Blitz Tournament GW3

1:00 PM | GW3 raises the intensity as players fight to climb the standings.

Grand Rapid

12:00 PM | A new season of rapid tournaments begins.

Tournament Overview

  • FCC Championship – The annual Fupre Chess Club Championship, our most prestigious event.
  • FCM – The annual Fupre Chess Masters, showcasing top-level talent.
  • FCL – The annual Fupre Chess League, a season-long competition for consistency and teamwork.
  • Grand Rapid – A monthly Rapid Tournament that tests speed and precision under time pressure.
  • Lightning Blitz – A weekly Blitz Tournament, for fast-paced, high-energy games.

These tournaments celebrate dedication, skill, and growth — keeping the Fupre Chess Club community engaged, competitive, and inspiring.

FUPRE Chess Club Tournament Calendar – 2026

A structured year of chess — from weekly blitz to annual championships.

Month Weekly Event Monthly Event Major Events & Casuals

*December Grand Rapid moved earlier to avoid holiday clashes.

FUPRE Chess Club Tournament Calendar – 2026

General Notes

  • FCC (Championship) → Held end of 1st semester.
  • FCM (Masters) → Held before FCC to determine the challenger.
  • FCL (League) → Runs throughout 2nd semester.
  • Grand Rapid (Monthly) → Played every month except during FCC/FCM main matches.
  • Lightning Blitz (Weekly) → Held every week, except during long major events.
  • Casual & Training Meetups → Integrated flexibly between tournaments.

🔹 First Semester (Dec – March 2026)

Weekly Lightning Blitz: Every Friday evening.
Monthly Grand Rapid: Last Saturday of each month.

Major Events

  • February 2026 – FUPRE Chess Masters (FCM): 8 players, Candidates-style event (Double RR or Swiss), ~1 week. Purpose: Determines Challenger for FCC (Rapid).
  • April 2026 – FUPRE Chess Championship (FCC):
    • Rapid Section → 10-game match at 30+30 (10 days).
    • Blitz Section → Swiss/Double RR, 3+2 time control (≤3 days).
    • Note: In 2026, the Top 2 finishers of FCM will contest FCC (Rapid). From 2027 onward, only the FCM winner challenges the reigning Champion.

🔹 Second Semester (Apirl – Aug 2026)

Weekly Lightning Blitz: Every Friday evening.
Monthly Grand Rapid: Last Saturday of each month.

Major Event

  • May – July 2026 – FUPRE Chess League (FCL): Round-robin league across semester. Points accumulate, winner crowned at semester’s end.

🔹 Casual & Training Activities

  • Summer Break (Aug – Sept): Friendly matches, puzzle rush events, simuls by top players, strategy workshops.
  • Monthly “Chess Café” Meetups: Informal analysis, fun blitz, and training sessions.

FUPRE Chess Championship – 2026 (Inaugural Edition)

The first official edition of the FUPRE Chess Championship (FCC) — a landmark event to crown our Rapid and Blitz champions.

Rapid Chess Championship

  • Eligibility: Top 2 finishers of FCM 2026
  • Format: 10 Rapid games (30+30) across 10 days
  • Tiebreaks: 2-game Armageddon (10 mins vs 7 mins w/draw odds)

Blitz Chess Championship

  • Eligibility: Open to all FUPRE players
  • Format: Swiss or Double RR, 3+2 time control
  • Duration: Up to 3 days

From 2027 onward, only the FCM winner will challenge the reigning FCC Champion. The FCM becomes our Candidates Tournament, creating a clear path to the crown.