Grenke Chess Festival: Video trailer released

The grenke Chess Festival returns to Karlsruhe at Easter 2026, bringing together thousands of players for one of the world’s largest chess gatherings. Alongside the traditional classical Open, the festival will stage a Freestyle Chess Open that serves as a qualifier for the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship. With leading grandmasters expected and substantial prizes at stake, the event combines large-scale participation with direct international sporting significance.