SUNRISE Online Chess Tournament 2026
SUNRISE Alliance
📌About the Event
SUNRISE Online Chess Tournament 2026 is an online rapid chess competition by SUNRISE Alliance, organized in cooperation with Chess.com. The tournament is designed to bring students and staff from SUNRISE partner universities together through a friendly, strategy-focused chess challenge. Participants will play fast-paced matches online, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced chess players.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Mode of conduct: Online
- Platform: Chess.com
- Format: 7-round rapid chess tournament
- Time control: 10 minutes per player, no increment
- Language/setting: Online international university community event
- Best for: Students and staff who enjoy chess, strategy games, focus-based competitions, and online tournaments
📅 Important Dates
- Event date: 12 June 2026
- Event time: 16:00–19:00 CET
- Registration status: Open
- Tournament page: Available on Chess.com through the official event page
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Eligibility: Open to students and staff of SUNRISE partner universities
- Participation requirement: Participants must complete the registration form and join the official Chess.com tournament page
- Tournament rules:
- Matches will be played online on Chess.com
- Players will compete in a rapid chess format
- Each player gets 10 minutes per game
- The tournament will have 7 rounds
- Evaluation process:
- Winners/rankings will be based on performance across the Chess.com tournament rounds
- The official page does not mention a separate judging panel or offline evaluation process
🏆 Prize Details and Value
- Chance to compete in an international online chess event
- Opportunity to connect with students and staff across the SUNRISE university network
- Supported/organized in cooperation with Chess.com
- Good exposure for students interested in strategy, logic, decision-making, and chess competitions