Press & Media
Press and media information for the pilot at the Anantara New York Palace Hotel in Budapest, 10–20 November 2026, including accreditation, photography rules, interview areas, and press workstations.
Press accredidation
Media representatives covering the Total Chess pilot in Budapest can apply for accredidation using the form below. Questions? Contact us at press@totalchess.com.
Important Information for Media
Photography is permitted inside the playing hall during the first 10 minutes of games with standard time control and during the first 3 minutes of rapid and blitz games. Photography must be conducted in silence and without disruption to the players. Flash photography is not permitted. Separate provisions will apply for tie-break games, depending on the applicable time control.
Food and beverages are not permitted in the playing hall. Mobile phones must be switched off inside the playing hall.
Filming and photography of players during interviews must take place in front of the designated interview backdrops.
Dedicated press workstations will be available for media at the playing venue.