About Festival

Poznań Summer Chess Festival

Venue: World Trade Center Poznań

Dates: July 18–28, 2026

Organizer: Lech Poznań Chess Club

Join us at this unique event of both sport competition of the highest level and commemoration of a great chessplayer Wlodzimierz Schmidt GM.

This festival also holds the IV Zbigniew Doda IGM Memorial. This year’s festival features four separate tournaments tailored to different skill levels and age groups. Whether you are competing for international norms or taking your first steps in rated tournaments – Poznań is waiting for you!