The Biel Masters and Challengers start on July 16 at 7 a.m.

The Biel Masters and Challengers features a "chess triathlon" in which players compete in a classical and a rapid round-robin, followed by a blitz double round-robin. Each round-robin features a different scoring system, and the three or four players with the most points at the end of the triathlon compete in another classical round-robin for the title.

The Biel Chess Festival 2024 happens at the Kongresshaus in Biel/Bienne Switzerland.