20th International Standard Open Rheinfelden 2026
20th International Standard Open Rheinfelden 2026 takes place on September 11-13, 2026, in Rheinfelden, Germany. The event offers a compact 5-round classical Swiss tournament at Campus Rheinfelden.
This is a chess tournament in Rheinfelden, Germany, in 2026. Players can compete in a FIDE-rated chess tournament with Swiss, German DWZ, and FIDE Elo rating evaluation.
The venue is close to both the German and Swiss sides of Rheinfelden. In addition, free parking at Campus Rheinfelden makes the tournament practical for players arriving by car.
♟️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Tournament | 20th International Standard Open Rheinfelden 2026 |
| 📅 Dates | September 11-13, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Rheinfelden, Germany |
| 🏛️ Venue | Campus Rheinfelden, Jahnstraße 1A, 79618 Rheinfelden (Baden), Germany |
| ♟️ Format | Classical Swiss tournament |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE, Swiss national, and German DWZ-rated |
| 🔢 Rounds | 5 rounds |
| ⏱️ Time control | 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| 💰 Prize fund | CHF 800, approximately $990 |
| 🔗 Chess-Results | https://s2.chess-results.com/tnr1257362.aspx?SNode=S0&lan=0 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The 20th International Standard Open Rheinfelden 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 chess rules. Therefore, it offers a serious classical chess tournament with international and national rating value.
The time control has no second time addition. As a result, players should manage their clock carefully throughout the full game.
💰 Prize Fund
The confirmed cash prize fund is CHF 800, approximately $990. The top three players also receive trophies.
Main Prizes
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st place | CHF 400 + trophy |
| 2nd place | CHF 200 + trophy |
| 3rd place | CHF 100 + trophy |
Rating Prizes
| Category | Prize |
|---|---|
| Best player rated below 1900 TWZ | CHF 50 |
| Best player rated below 1700 TWZ | CHF 50 |
🧩 Sections / Groups
The tournament runs as one open standard-play event.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Main event | Open 5-round Swiss tournament |
| Rating status | FIDE, Swiss national, and DWZ-rated |
| Rules | FIDE chess rules |
| Prize categories | Overall prizes and TWZ rating prizes |
| FIDE ID | Required; organizer support is available for players who need one |
The format suits club players, improving competitors, and cross-border players from Germany and Switzerland who want rated classical games over one weekend.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 11, 2026 | 17:30–18:30 | Attendance control and cash payment |
| Friday, September 11, 2026 | 19:00 | Round 1 |
| Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 09:30 | Round 2 |
| Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 14:30 | Round 3 |
| Sunday, September 13, 2026 | 09:30 | Round 4 |
| Sunday, September 13, 2026 | 14:30 | Round 5 |
📝 Registration
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | CHF 70 or €75 |
| Payment method | Cash payment at the venue |
| Payment time | September 11, 2026, from 17:30 to 18:30 |
| Member discount | CHF / €10 discount for listed Rheinfelden chess members |
| Required registration details | Name, email, mobile phone, FIDE ID or FIDE ID request, national player number, date of birth, and address |
| Registration page | https://www.schach-rheinfelden.de/open-rheinfelden/ |
Players should complete the online registration form before the tournament. In addition, they should arrive during the Friday attendance-control window to confirm participation and pay the entry fee.
Players who do not yet have a FIDE ID can request organizer support during registration. This requires consent for the required personal data transfer to FIDE.
🏛️ Organizer
Schach – Rheinfelden e.V. organizes the 20th International Standard Open Rheinfelden. The club brings players to the High Rhine region for a weekend of classical chess, rating opportunities, and cross-border tournament activity.
📍 Venue
Campus Rheinfelden, Jahnstraße 1A, 79618 Rheinfelden (Baden), Germany
The tournament takes place at Campus Rheinfelden in Rheinfelden (Baden). Players should use the full Jahnstraße 1A address for navigation and arrive early enough for attendance control before the first round.
🚆 How to Get There
Campus Rheinfelden is about 20 minutes on foot from the German DB railway station in Rheinfelden.
Players arriving from the Swiss side can walk from the Swiss SBB station in about 30 minutes. Free parking is available at Campus Rheinfelden for players arriving by car.
ℹ️ Other Information
Tournament information, pairings, and results will appear on Chess-Results and FindChessGames.
The entry fee is paid only in cash at the venue during the Friday attendance-control period. Therefore, players should prepare the correct payment amount before arrival.
The 20th International Standard Open Rheinfelden 2026 offers a focused classical chess weekend with rating value and a practical cross-border location.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $990
Organizer
♟️ Club Identity
Schach – Rheinfelden e.V. is a chess club in Rheinfelden (Baden), Germany. The club focuses on league chess and recreational chess in the Upper Rhine region. Its regular playing venue is Bürger-Café Gambrinus on Friedrichstraße 6, where members meet for chess, analysis, training, and social play. The club meets on Sundays and Thursdays, which gives local players two weekly entry points into club activity. In addition, Schach – Rheinfelden e.V. belongs to the Badischer Schachverband and the Badischer Sportbund. This gives players a clear link from local chess to organized Baden team competition and German federation chess.
🏆 Tournament Activity
Schach – Rheinfelden e.V. organizes the International Standard-Open Rheinfelden, a FIDE-rated classical tournament in Rheinfelden (Baden). The 2026 edition is the 20th International Standard-Open Rheinfelden and takes place from September 11 to 13, 2026, at Campus Rheinfelden. The event uses five rounds, a 90 minutes plus 30 seconds time control, Swiss pairings, FIDE rules, FIDE Elo rating, and national DWZ rating. The club also promotes open chess beyond Rheinfelden through its Ascona amateur standard tournament activity. Therefore, players can find both local club chess and international open events through the same organizer. The club’s tournament program suits ambitious amateurs, returning adults, youth players, and international visitors who want serious classical chess in a friendly cross-border setting.
🌱 Youth Chess and Community Activity
Schach – Rheinfelden e.V. supports youth chess and community chess through club sessions, partner-led instruction, school chess activity, and tournament visits. Young players train with support from Schach-Freunde Pelikan, where they practice basic moves, tactical ideas, and creative over-the-board play. The club also connects juniors with the Aargauer Jugend-Grand-Prix through Swiss partner activity. In addition, Schach – Rheinfelden e.V. runs chess groups for schools, including Freie Waldorfschule Schopfheim, Georg-Büchner-Gymnasium Rheinfelden, and Christian-Heinrich-Zeller-Schule Karsau. This cross-border network gives juniors a practical chess pathway from school activity to club play and tournament chess. Moreover, the club welcomes players of different ages and levels through its public chess calendar, regular meetings, and accessible playing venue. As a result, it keeps chess visible and active on the German side of the Rheinfelden twin-town area.
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