Chess Tournaments in Saudi Arabia 2026–2027
5 upcoming chess tournaments in Saudi Arabia (October 2026 – November 2027), 1 of them FIDE rated. Most common formats: open, closed, festival. Busiest locations: khobar, Jeddah, Dahran, Cidde. Dates, cities and formats are listed below; registration links and prizes are available to members.
October 2026 2
| Dates | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8 – Nov 8 | Private Round Robin Chess Tournament Khobar Q9 | khobar, Saudi Arabia | Closed |
| Oct 30 | بطولة جدة المفتوحة - Jeddah Open Tournament | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | Open |
Registration links, prize funds, entry fees and contacts for every tournament, plus filters, favourites and 4,100+ puzzles are for members.
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| Dates | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15 | KFUPM International Chess Championship 2027 FIDE | Dahran, Saudi Arabia | Open |
August 2027 1
| Dates | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15 | Jeddah Chess Season 2027 (Cidde Satranç Sezonu) | Cidde, Saudi Arabia | Festival |
November 2027 1
| Dates | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | Esports Nations Cup 2027 – Satranç | Riyad, Saudi Arabia | Team |
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Compiled from chess-results, national federations, FIDE and ECU calendars and updated weekly. Dates may change; check with the organizer before registering. Last update: 2026-10-26.