CHESS TRAVEL SERBIA
Chess Travel Serbia is your guide to chess journeys! On our website, you’ll find everything you need to plan trips across Serbia and connect multiple tournaments in a row. We provide details about accommodation, food, transportation, and registrations so you can fully focus on the game. Routes, dates, and tips for the perfect chess travel experience – all in one place.
Chess Summer in Serbia – Tournament Packages 2026 ♟️🇷🇸
This summer, Serbia offers a unique opportunity for foreign players to combine several strong open tournaments into one trip.
📅 First Package (30 days)
- Vojvodina Open – late June
- Paraćin Open – July
- Serbia Open (Belgrade) – mid-July
Perfect for players from Turkey, India, and China who have a 30-day stay allowance in Serbia.
📅 Second Package (mid-July – end of August)
- Apatin Open
- Senta Open
- Subotica Open
- Pančevo Open
Players from the EU can enjoy up to 2 months in Serbia without restrictions. For non-EU players, there is an option to make a short one-day trip to Bosnia and re-enter Serbia, allowing participation in both packages.
✨ We provide full information and assistance with tournaments, travel, accommodation, and logistics – for a small service fee.
Join us this summer and experience the best of chess and Serbian hospitality!
| Tournament | Date | Location | |
| Silver Lake Open | 15 Jun 22 Jun | Sport hall, Veliko Gradište | Chess Results |
| Vojvodina Open | 24 Jun 2 Jul | SPENS, Novi Sad | Chess Results |
| Paraćin Open | 4 Jul 12 Jul | Paraćin | Chess Results |
| Serbia Open | 14 Jul 23 Jul | Metropol Palace Hotel, Belgrade | www.serbiachessopen.com |
| Apatin Open | 25 Jul 29 Jul | ARK Liberland Village, Apatin | Chess Results |
| Senta Open | 30 Jul 9 Avgust | Hotel Fantastiko, Senta | Chess Results |
| Subotica Open | 11 Avgust 17 Avgust | Palić, Subotica | Chess Results |
| Pančevo Open | 17 Avgust 24 Avgust | Pančevo | Chess Results |
| Mataruška Banja Open | 25 Avgust 28 Avgust | Mataruška Banja | Chess Results |
Winter Chess Season in Serbia 2025/26 ❄️♟️
Serbia offers a rich chess program even during the winter months – perfect for players who want to combine holidays with competition:
📅 November
- Second League of Serbia
- First League of Serbia
📅 December – January
- Apatin Winter Open – an international open tournament during the school holidays
- Palić Open – played at one of the most beautiful destinations in northern Serbia
The winter tournaments provide an excellent chance for players of all levels to compete in a friendly atmosphere, while also enjoying the hospitality and cultural attractions of Vojvodina.
For international participants, we offer full information and assistance with accommodation, transport, and registrations – making it easy to play several quality events in a short period.
| Tournament | START – END Date | Rounds | Tempo | Location | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palic Open | 14 Novembra 16 Novembra | 5 Rounds 60+30 | Subotica | Chess Results |
| Belgrad Open | 22 Novembra 30 Novembra | 9 Rounds 90+30 | Belgrad | |
| Novi Sad Open | 19 Decembra 21 Decembra | 5 Rounds 60+30 | Novi Sad | |
| Mataruška Banja | 21 December 26 December | 7 Rounds 60+30 | Mataruška Banja | |
| Apatin Winter Open | 26 December 30 December | 7 Rounds 60+30 / 2 x Blitz | Apatin, Banja Junakovic | Chess Results |
| GM mix for Norms | 1 Januar | Senta | ||
Invitation for Title Norm Tournaments in Serbia ♟️
Dear chess friends,
We are preparing to organize title norm tournaments in Serbia – offering opportunities to achieve norms for:
- FM, IM, GM
- WFM, WIM, WGM
Both round-robin (closed) and Swiss open events will be available, depending on the interest of participants.
📩 Players who are interested in taking part are welcome to contact us, so we can arrange the dates and format that best fit their needs.
We also provide assistance with accommodation, transfers, and full tournament information to make your stay comfortable and focused on chess.