2. Frühjahrs-Open takes place from June 12-14, 2026 in Büchenbach, Germany. This is a chess tournament in Büchenbach, Germany, in 2026. The event features two sections, five rounds, and a full classical chess tournament format with DWZ rating in both groups. The club venue at the AWO kindergarten hosts the competition, and the tournament offers a confirmed cash prize fund of about USD 870.

Additionally, this chess tournament in Büchenbach gives players a practical June weekend event with a clear split between higher- and lower-rated groups, air-conditioned playing conditions, and a compact five-round schedule. The 2. Frühjahrs-Open also includes meal and drink vouchers in the entry fee, which makes the event more convenient across the full weekend. As a result, this chess event in Büchenbach is an appealing option for club players, juniors, seniors, and ambitious competitors who want a well-structured over-the-board chess tournament in Germany.

🗓️ Event Details

🏆 Prize Fund

The total confirmed cash prize fund is EUR 800. Prize money is guaranteed from 25 paying participants. In addition, special prizes require at least three participants in the relevant category. Double prizes are not awarded, and the organizer follows the published prize order when one player qualifies for more than one prize.

Players who are not present at the prize ceremony lose the right to their prize.

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The tournament uses a 5-round Swiss system and applies FIDE rules. Each player receives 90 minutes for the first 40 moves, then 30 additional minutes for the rest of the game, together with a 30-second increment from move one. Therefore, both sections follow a full classical chess tournament structure across the weekend.

In addition, the waiting time is 30 minutes from the scheduled start of the round. A player who misses a game without valid justification is excluded from the rest of the tournament. Players may request a half-point bye in one of the first two rounds. The published tie-break order is Buchholz without a cut, Sonneborn-Berger without a cut, number of wins, and direct encounter.

📂 Sections / Groups

The stated cut-off date for group allocation is May 25, 2026.

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

👥 Organizer

Schachgemeinschaft Büchenbach/Roth e.V. organizes this weekend open and continues to support active rated chess in the Roth and Büchenbach area. In addition, the club manages registration, group allocation, and tournament operations for both sections throughout the event.

• Email: open@sg-buechenbach-roth.de
• Phone: +49 91715889
• Website: https://open.sg-buechenbach-roth.de/anmeldung

🏨 Venue

Vereinsheim im 1. Stock des AWO Kindergarten, Kühedorfer Weg 11, 91186 Büchenbach, Germany

The tournament takes place at the club venue on the first floor of the AWO kindergarten in Büchenbach. Moreover, the playing area is air-conditioned, although the analysis room is not. The single venue keeps the weekend practical and easy to follow from registration to the final prize ceremony.

🚗 How to Get There

Players arriving by car will find parking spaces directly at the venue and in the nearby area. In addition, Büchenbach railway station is within about a 15-minute walk, which gives visiting players a practical public transport option.

🧾 Other

The organizer allows publication of text and image material connected with the tournament on the event website and the club website. Furthermore, the event is held under the patronage of the mayor of Büchenbach.

Enjoy a competitive chess weekend in Büchenbach and take part in a well-organized German open with two clear sections and solid weekend playing conditions.