Kirchberger Open 2026 takes place on September 4-6, 2026, in Kirchberg, Switzerland. The event offers a 5-round classical Swiss tournament at Wohn- und Pflegeheim St. Niklaus.
This is a chess tournament in Kirchberg, Switzerland, in 2026. Players can compete in a FIDE-rated chess tournament with a classical 90 minutes + 30 seconds time control.
The tournament has a compact weekend schedule, clear entry fees, and a practical playing venue in Kirchberg. In addition, players can use local public transport or nearby parking areas for arrival.
♟️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Tournament | Kirchberger Open 2026 |
| 📅 Dates | September 4-6, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Kirchberg, Switzerland |
| 🏛️ Venue | Wohn- und Pflegeheim St. Niklaus, Eystrasse 8, 3422 Kirchberg, Switzerland |
| ♟️ Format | Classical Swiss tournament |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE-rated |
| 🔢 Rounds | 5 rounds |
| ⏱️ Time control | 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move from move one |
| 💰 Prize fund | CHF 1,250, approximately $1,550 |
| 🔗 Chess-Results | https://s1.chess-results.com/tnr1344739.aspx?lan=0 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The Kirchberger Open 2026 uses a 5-round Swiss system. Each player receives 90 minutes for the game, plus a 30-second increment from move one.
The tournament follows FIDE rules and counts for FIDE rating. Therefore, it gives players a focused classical chess tournament with international rating value in a short weekend format.
The default time is 30 minutes. A player who arrives later than that loses the game.
💰 Prize Fund
The confirmed cash prize fund is CHF 1,250, approximately $1,550. The main prizes apply with at least 20 participants.
Main Prizes
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st place | CHF 400 |
| 2nd place | CHF 300 |
| 3rd place | CHF 200 |
| 4th place | CHF 150 |
| 5th place | CHF 100 |
Special Prize
| Category | Prize |
|---|---|
| Best U12 player, born in 2014 or later | CHF 100 |
🧩 Sections / Groups
The tournament runs as one open classical event.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Main event | Open 5-round Swiss tournament |
| Rating status | FIDE-rated |
| Youth prize | Best U12 player, born in 2014 or later |
| Rules | FIDE rules apply |
The format suits club players, improving juniors, and experienced competitors who want FIDE-rated games over one weekend.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 4, 2026 | 17:00–18:00 | Attendance control and entry fee collection |
| Friday, September 4, 2026 | 18:30 | Round 1 |
| Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 09:00 | Round 2 |
| Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 14:00 | Round 3 |
| Sunday, September 6, 2026 | 09:00 | Round 4 |
| Sunday, September 6, 2026 | 14:00 | Round 5 |
| Sunday, September 6, 2026 | Around 18:30 | Award ceremony |
📝 Registration
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | August 28, 2026 |
| Adult entry fee | CHF 80 |
| Youth entry fee | CHF 60 for players born in 2010 or later |
| Registration method | Online registration form |
| Registration page | https://www.sckirchberg.ch/kirchberger-open-2026-2/ |
Players should register through the online form before the deadline. In addition, they should arrive during the Friday attendance-control window to complete check-in and entry fee collection.
🏛️ Organizer
Schachclub Kirchberg organizes the Kirchberger Open 2026. The club offers players a clear FIDE-rated weekend tournament with classical games, cash prizes, and a convenient local playing venue.
Email: r-weber@bluewin.ch
📍 Venue
Wohn- und Pflegeheim St. Niklaus, Eystrasse 8, 3422 Kirchberg, Switzerland
The tournament takes place at Wohn- und Pflegeheim St. Niklaus in Kirchberg. Players should use the full Eystrasse 8 address for navigation and arrive before the Friday attendance-control period ends.
🚆 How to Get There
Players can reach the venue by public transport through Kirchberg-Alchenflüh railway station or the Kirchberg Post bus stop.
Parking at Wohn- und Pflegeheim St. Niklaus is limited. However, additional parking is available in the center parking zones near the post building, at Eystrasse 4, and on Kirchmattstrasse behind Drogerie Käser & Vögeli.
ℹ️ Other Information
The public restaurant at Wohn- und Pflegeheim St. Niklaus offers lunch service and is open during the day. Players can use this option during tournament breaks.
The 30-minute default time applies in every round. Therefore, players should plan travel and parking carefully before each game.
Kirchberger Open 2026 offers a compact FIDE-rated classical chess weekend in a calm Swiss tournament setting.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $1.550
Organizer
♟️ Club Identity
Schachclub Kirchberg is a chess club in Kirchberg, Canton of Bern, Switzerland. The club represents chess life in the Emmental region and gives local players a regular base for club evenings, training, youth chess, and competitive team play. Its playing venue is Seniorenzentrum Emme on Eystrasse 8 in Kirchberg. The club also keeps a public annual program, which helps members and visitors follow club evenings, youth sessions, team matches, and tournament dates throughout the year. In addition, Schachclub Kirchberg has a strong sporting profile through its first team activity in the Swiss Group Championship. This gives ambitious players a clear connection between local club chess and high-level Swiss team competition.
🏆 Tournament Activity
Schachclub Kirchberg organizes the Kirchberger Open 2026, a FIDE-rated classical chess tournament in Kirchberg. The event takes place from September 4 to September 6, 2026, at Wohn- und Pflegeheim St. Niklaus on Eystrasse 8. It uses a five-round Swiss system and a classical time control of 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment from move one. The club also organizes and supports regular competition activity through its annual calendar. This includes club evenings, SGM and SMM team rounds, junior team events, and open tournament activity. Moreover, the club has a connection with the traditional Burgdorfer Stadthaus-Open, an international tournament that strengthens the regional chess calendar. Therefore, players in Kirchberg and nearby towns can find both local club chess and rated tournament opportunities through the same organizer.
🌱 Youth Chess and Community Activity
Schachclub Kirchberg runs youth chess for children from the age of six. The youth program takes place at Seniorenzentrum Emme and helps young players learn chess in a structured club setting. The club’s annual program includes regular youth chess sessions, often before the Friday club evening. This schedule gives juniors a simple path from lessons to club play and later to team competition. In addition, the club offers beginner-oriented chess activity and welcomes adults who want to join as new members. Its community life includes club evenings, board meetings, team matches, social activity, and seasonal events. As a result, Schachclub Kirchberg serves beginners, juniors, club players, and competitive team members. The club combines local accessibility with serious chess activity, which makes it a useful organizer for players in the Emmental region.
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