
2026 Cardiff University Open
Sun 6 Dec · 09:45
Y Plas Cardiff Student Union
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The 2026 Cardiff University Open is a 15-round open FIDE-rated 3+2 blitz tournament taking place at Y Plas Cardiff Student Union. All proceeds from the event will go to the charity Llamau after covering running costs, and there will be no cash prizes. The organisers reserve the right to exclude or transfer entries and will not consider refunds.
15-round open FIDE-rated 3+2 blitz tournament for Llamau (charity number 701772). After covering the running costs of this event, all proceeds will go to Llamau, and for this reason there will be no cash prizes.
Withdrawals – as this is a charity event, refunds will not be considered.
Exclusions – the organisers reserve the right to exclude or transfer entries.
Behaviour – poor behaviour towards staff, players, or organisers will not be tolerated, and the organisers along with SU staff hold the right to remove people from the premises at any time.
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2026 Cardiff University Open takes place on Sunday, 6 December 2026 at 09:45.
2026 Cardiff University Open is held at Y Plas Cardiff Student Union in Cardiff (2nd Floor, Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3QN).
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Y Plas Cardiff Student Union can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for 2026 Cardiff University Open can be booked via englishchess.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The 2026 Cardiff University Open is a 15-round open FIDE-rated 3+2 blitz tournament taking place at Y Plas Cardiff Student Union. All proceeds from the event will go to the charity Llamau after covering running costs, and there will be no cash prizes. The organisers reserve the right to exclude or transfer entries and will not consider refunds.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
15-round open FIDE-rated 3+2 blitz tournament for Llamau (charity number 701772). After covering the running costs of this event, all proceeds will go to Llamau, and for this reason there will be no cash prizes.
Withdrawals – as this is a charity event, refunds will not be considered.
Exclusions – the organisers reserve the right to exclude or transfer entries.
Behaviour – poor behaviour towards staff, players, or organisers will not be tolerated, and the organisers along with SU staff hold the right to remove people from the premises at any time.
Enter here
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Hotels within walking distance of Y Plas Cardiff Student Union. Searching near 2nd Floor, Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3QN; check-in Sunday, 6 December 2026.
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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is 2026 Cardiff University Open?
2026 Cardiff University Open takes place on Sunday, 6 December 2026 at 09:45.
Where is 2026 Cardiff University Open taking place?
2026 Cardiff University Open is held at Y Plas Cardiff Student Union in Cardiff (2nd Floor, Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3QN).
Is there anywhere to stay near 2026 Cardiff University Open?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Y Plas Cardiff Student Union can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for 2026 Cardiff University Open?
Tickets for 2026 Cardiff University Open can be booked via englishchess.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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