The Guba Open 2026 kicks off September 4th in Azerbaijan with a competitive Swiss field battling it out over nine rounds. Ninety minutes plus thirty seconds gives players real time to think, which should produce fighting chess. Group A draws strong competition, and the opening round will quickly separate the serious contenders from the rest. Lichess streams the action live, so you can watch the position develop in real time rather than waiting for the next day's analysis.