Chess Tournaments in Malta 2026–2027
8 upcoming chess tournaments in Malta (October 2026 – May 2027), 4 of them FIDE rated. Most common formats: open, rapid, team. Busiest locations: Paola, Swieqi Chess Club, SCC, Qormi. Dates, cities and formats are listed below; registration links and prizes are available to members.
October 2026 1
| Dates | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30 – Nov 3 | SCC Weekend Classics - International Open October | Swieqi Chess Club, Malta | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7 | Swieqi Team Tournament Nov 2026 | SCC, Malta | Team |
| Nov 15 | 1st Malta Open Freestyle Rapid Chess Championship | Qormi, Malta | Rapid |
| Nov 21 | The PALSE Malta Open Rapid Chess Championship 2026 FIDE | Paola, Malta | Rapid |
| Nov 21–22 | XYChess Classic Grand Prix - November | XYChess Centre - Gzira, Malta | Open |
| Nov 22 | The Foster Clark's Malta Open Blitz Chess Champion FIDE | Paola, Malta | Blitz |
March 2027 1
| Dates | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25–30 | XYChess Spring Open 2027 FIDE | St. Paul's Bay, Malta | Open |
May 2027 1
| Dates | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5–19 | 10th Harry Camilleri Memorial Chess Tournament FIDE | Malta, Malta | Open |
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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: 2026-11-02.