15th Oeffinger Schachopen takes place from May 22-25, 2026 in Fellbach-Oeffingen, Germany. This is a chess tournament in Fellbach-Oeffingen, Germany, in 2026. The event features one main over-the-board chess tournament section, seven rounds, and a full classical chess tournament format with 90 minutes for 40 moves, followed by 30 minutes for the rest of the game, plus a 30-second increment from move one. Festhalle Oeffingen hosts the competition, and the tournament offers a confirmed cash prize fund of about USD 2,800.

Moreover, this chess tournament in Fellbach-Oeffingen gives players a strong long-weekend option in Germany with Elo and DWZ rating, a generous prize structure, and a practical single-venue setup. In addition, the 15th Oeffinger Schachopen is limited to 120 players, which keeps the event organized while still offering a competitive field. As a result, this chess event in Fellbach-Oeffingen is an appealing choice for club players, ambitious juniors, seniors, women, and experienced competitors who want a serious FIDE rated chess tournament in late May.

🗓️ Event Details

🏆 Prize Fund

The total confirmed cash prize fund is EUR 2,480.

In addition, rating prize groups under TWZ 2000 will be created in as evenly sized groups as possible. Each group must have at least 8 players, and there can be no more than 4 groups. The tournament director will define the final groups and announce them after round 1.

Double prizes are not allowed. Overall prizes take priority over rating prizes, and rating prizes take priority over special prizes. However, the higher-value prize is always paid. Moreover, players without a TWZ are not eligible for rating prizes. Prize winners must attend the prize ceremony, otherwise they lose the right to the prize. If players tie on points in the overall standings, the organizer applies the capped Hort system for prize distribution.

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The tournament uses a 7-round Swiss system. Pairings are generated with SwissChess according to FIDE rules. The seeding is based on the higher of Elo and DWZ using the available rating lists as of May 20, 2026. Therefore, the event follows a serious classical chess tournament structure across the full holiday weekend.

Each player receives 90 minutes for the first 40 moves and then 30 additional minutes for the rest of the game, with a 30-second increment from move one. In addition, the event is evaluated for both DWZ and Elo rating. The waiting time is 60 minutes from the official start of the round. Players may request one half-point bye up to round 4.

📂 Sections / Groups

The tournament is played as one main open section. In addition, the prize structure includes rating groups under TWZ 2000 as well as special prizes for the best woman, best senior, best youth, and best player from Schachfreunde Oeffingen.

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

👥 Organizer

Schachfreunde Oeffingen e.V. organizes this established open tournament and continues to support competitive rated chess in the Fellbach area. In addition, the club manages registration, player communication, and tournament operations throughout the full weekend.

• Address: Festhalle Oeffingen, 70736 Fellbach-Oeffingen, Rilkestr. 1, Germany

• Email: open@schachfreunde-oeffingen.de

• Phone: +49 15229205917

• Website: https://schachfreunde-oeffingen.de

🏨 Venue

Festhalle Oeffingen, 70736 Fellbach-Oeffingen, Rilkestr. 1, Germany

The tournament takes place at Festhalle Oeffingen in Fellbach-Oeffingen. Moreover, the venue gives the event one central playing site for the full seven-round schedule. Food and drinks will be available on site, and from Saturday onward the organizer will also offer grill service.

🛎️ Accommodation

Several accommodation options are located close to the venue. Hotel Traube in Oeffingen is about 0.7 km away. Pension SoNA in Oeffingen is about 1.1 km away. Hotel Hirsch in Schmiden is also about 1.1 km from the playing hall, while Hotel Bürkle in Schmiden is about 1.9 km away.

The organizer does not provide room booking service. Therefore, players should arrange accommodation directly with the hotels.

🚗 How to Get There

Players arriving by car can use the parking area at the sports hall, Albert-Eise-Weg 3, with access via Geschwister-Scholl-Straße. In addition, the venue itself is reached through Rilkestr. 1, with access via Albert-Eise-Weg. This setup makes arrival straightforward for both local players and visitors.

Enjoy a competitive long weekend in Fellbach-Oeffingen and take part in a well-structured rated chess open with strong prizes and a classic tournament format.