VIDEO: La Alba Iulia a început openul internațional de șah rapid Alba Grand Prix 2026. 400 de jucători, înscriși la start

The Alba Grand Prix 2026 international rapid chess tournament has commenced in Alba Iulia, attracting around 400 participants, a record for the region. The event, part of the Romania Grand Prix circuit, features notable players including former world champion Viswanathan Anand, who is also the interim president of FIDE. Young talents like China's Xiao Tong and Lu Miaoyi are among the competitors, alongside local players aiming for special prizes based on their ratings. The tournament offers a total prize fund of 125,000 lei, with various categories for awards.