The Rhodes Chess Festival is an international chess tournament held annually on the Greek island of Rhodes. The event attracts players from around the world, including grandmasters, titled competitors, and amateur enthusiasts. Organized under the regulations of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), the festival typically features several tournament categories, allowing participants of different rating levels to compete.
The competition is played using the Swiss-system format and offers opportunities for players to earn FIDE rating points as well as title norms. Alongside the main tournament, the festival may include youth events, rapid chess competitions, blitz tournaments, and various side activities.
Rhodes provides a unique setting for the event, combining competitive chess with the island’s Mediterranean atmosphere, historical landmarks, and tourist attractions. As a result, the Rhodes Chess Festival is popular among both professional players seeking strong competition and recreational players looking to combine chess with travel.
