Isle of Man to host FIDE Grand Swiss 2027

by Press release
4/15/2026 – FIDE has confirmed that the 2027 Grand Swiss will return to the Isle of Man, where the event was first held in 2019. Scheduled for 10–25 May, the tournament will feature a record prize fund of $900,000 and 170 players across the open and women's sections. As in previous editions, two qualifying places for the 2028 Candidates will be available in each event.
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Press release by FIDE

FIDE is proud to announce the Grand Swiss 2027, to be held on the Isle of Man.

The flagship event, featuring a record $900,000 prize fund, will bring together 170 players across the Open and Women’s sections combined and will take place from May 10 to 25 on the Isle of Man.

Two spots for FIDE Candidates 2028 will be at stake in each section.

Emil Sutovsky, FIDE CEO, said:

We are happy to return again to the Isle of Man, which hosted the very first FIDE Grand Swiss back in 2019, as well as the 2023 edition. The event in 2027 is going to be special in many ways – and FIDE is grateful to the Scheinberg family for the long-standing commitment, contributing to the whole string of tournaments throughout these years. I am happy to share that the Scheinberg family plans to keep supporting FIDE activities in the years to come – to the benefit of players and fans.

Isai Scheinberg added:

We will be happy to host this prestigious event again. Ever since 2019, when we joined forces with the then newly elected FIDE leadership, we felt that our support goes for a good cause. We intend to keep supporting top-level events both on the Isle of Man in 2027 and also the FIDE Candidates 2028, as our partnership with the present FIDE leadership goes from strength to strength.

Full details and regulations will be published by FIDE by the end of April.

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The 2023 edition of the FIDE Grand Swiss took place at the Royal Hall of the Villa Marina in Douglas | Photo: Anna Shtourman

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