Hastings International Chess Congress 2026/27

The 100th Hastings Congress brings grandmasters and club players to Horntye Park over New Year for the nine-round Masters and a week of Christmas, weekend and New Year tournaments.

When

Monday 28 December 2026 to Tuesday 5 January 2027. The Hastings Masters, a nine-round FIDE-rated Swiss, plays one round a day throughout. Con Power Christmas Tournaments: afternoon of 28 December to 31 December (seven rounds). Hastings Weekend Congress: afternoon of Friday 1 January to Sunday morning, 3 January (five rounds). New Year Tournaments: afternoon of Sunday 3 January to 5 January (five rounds). Full schedule to follow on the official website.

Where

Horntye Park Sports Complex, Bohemia Road, Hastings TN34 1EX.

Info

Visit the official website for entry details and the latest announcements