Triathlon – Rapid
On Sunday, 12 July, the Masters and Generations Challenge Triathlon begins, with the rapid chess section.
After a rest day with a social programme on Monday, the classical games of the qualifying phase of the two tournaments will be played between 14 and 18 July. The Triathlons will continue with blitz chess on 19 July-After another rest day on 20 July, the final rounds of the Masters and the Generations Challenge will follow, with classical games from 21 to 23 July among the four top players in each section.
In the rapid, the time control is 15 minutes for the game plus 5-second increments per move.
Live games and commentary
Masters
Generations Challenge
This compact course is designed specifically for practical play. Instead of overwhelming you with endless theory, it focuses on the critical lines, typical plans, and recurring tactical ideas.
Looking for an opening that gets your opponents thinking on move one? Grandmaster Andy Woodward has relied on 1.b3 for years in blitz and bullet, using it to defeat strong masters and grandmasters who underestimated its hidden venom. While many players dismiss the opening as harmless, they often find themselves caught in unfamiliar positions, tactical traps, and uncomfortable middlegames. This compact course is designed specifically for practical play. Instead of overwhelming you with endless theory, it focuses on the critical lines, typical plans, and recurring tactical ideas that matter most when the clock is ticking.
Free video sample: Introduction
Free video sample: King’s Indian Setup
Looking for an opening that gets your opponents thinking on move one? Grandmaster Andy Woodward has relied on 1.b3 for years in blitz and bullet, using it to defeat strong masters and grandmasters who underestimated its hidden venom. While many players dismiss the opening as harmless, they often find themselves caught in unfamiliar positions, tactical traps, and uncomfortable middlegames. This compact course is designed specifically for practical play. Instead of overwhelming you with endless theory, it focuses on the critical lines, typical plans, and recurring tactical ideas that matter most when the clock is ticking.
Free video sample: Introduction
Free video sample: King’s Indian Setup
Triathlons: Masters and Generations Challenge
| Date | 11-24 July 2026 |
| Format | Chess triathlons with 6 participants each |
| System | Classical: 5 rounds (first legs) + 3 rounds (final: return games with the top four players). Rapid: 5 rounds (with colours reversed from the classical first legs). Blitz: 10 rounds |
| Time control | Classical: 120′ for the first 40 moves, then 30′ for the rest of the game, with a 30” increment per move from move 41. Rapid: 15’+5” per move. Blitz: 3’+2” per move |
| Scoring | Classical: win 4 points; draw 1.5 points; loss 0 points. Rapid: win 2 points; draw 1 point; loss 0 points. Blitz: win 1 point; draw 0.5 points; loss 0 points. |
| Tiebreak | The final standings are determined by adding together the points scored in the three sections (classical+rapid+blitz). In the event of a tie, the final standings of the ACCENTUS Chess960 decide the ranking for the prizes. |
Schedule
| 10 July | 20:00 | Reception of participants – toast at the Congress Centre |
| 11 July | 11:30 | Opening ceremony at the Congress Centre |
| 11 July | 14:00 | ACCENTUS Fischer Random rapid tournament |
| 12 July | 14:00 | Rapid games of the Masters & Generations Challenge |
| 13 July | 14:00 | Visit to Omega with the Masters & Generations Challenge participants |
| 14-18 July | 14:00 | Classical games of the Masters & Generations Challenge |
| 19 July | 14:00 | Blitz games of the Masters & Generations Challenge |
| 20 July | Rest day | |
| 21-23 July | 14:00 | Final rounds of the Masters & Generations Challenge (classical games) |
| 24 July | 10:30 | Closing ceremony with prize-giving and apéritif at the Congress Centre |
Chess is a concrete game. There is no way around training your calculation skills. Improve your visualization, pattern recognition and learn calculation techniques such as reciprocal thinking with this course.
Calculation is at the heart of practical chess. Every chess concept builds on proper calculation technique. Therefore, all chess players should continuosly train the fundamental techniques, concepts and patterns this course will present. The goal isn’t only to teach you to calculate, but to give you the tools and insights to keep improving long after the final lesson.
Free sample video: Introduction
Calculation is at the heart of practical chess. Every chess concept builds on proper calculation technique. Therefore, all chess players should continuosly train the fundamental techniques, concepts and patterns this course will present. The goal isn’t only to teach you to calculate, but to give you the tools and insights to keep improving long after the final lesson.
Free sample video: Introduction
Free sample video: Quiet Moves