4. Albrecht-Beer-Turnier Gera will take place from October 1-4, 2026, in Gera, Germany. This is a chess tournament in Gera, Germany, in 2026.
The event honors the chess legacy of Albrecht Beer and forms part of the Internationale Geraer Schachtage. It offers a classical chess tournament with 7 Swiss-system rounds and rating evaluation for Elo and DWZ.
The tournament also includes the 2026 Thuringian Individual Championships. Therefore, it suits club players, ambitious competitors, Thuringian title contenders, coaches, families, and visitors looking for a serious long-time-control event in eastern Germany.
♟️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏷️ Tournament | 4. Albrecht-Beer-Turnier Gera |
| 📅 Dates | October 1-4, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Gera, Germany |
| 🏛️ Venue | Panndorfhalle Gera, Neue Straße 23, 07545 Gera, Germany |
| ♟️ Format | Classical open tournament |
| 🌍 Rating | Elo-rated and DWZ-rated |
| 🔢 Rounds | 7 |
| 🧩 Pairing system | Swiss system |
| ⏱️ Time control | 90 minutes for 40 moves + 30 minutes for the rest of the game, with a 30-second increment from move 1 |
| 🏆 Championship status | Includes the 2026 Thuringian Individual Championships |
| ⏳ Default time | 30 minutes |
| 👥 Capacity | 160 players |
| 💶 Entry fee | Standard entry: €50; pupils, trainees, and students: €30 |
| 🏆 Prize fund | €2,040, approximately US$2,370, guaranteed from 70 participants |
| ♟️ Chess-Results | 4.Albrecht-Beer-Turnier 2026 listing available |
| 🏛️ Organizer | Förderverein Schach Gera e.V., in cooperation with the Gera chess clubs |
| 🏙️ Patronage | City of Gera |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses a classical time control of 90 minutes for the first 40 moves, followed by 30 minutes for the rest of the game. In addition, each player receives a 30-second increment from move 1.
Pairings follow the Swiss system across 7 rounds. The tournament counts for Elo and DWZ rating evaluation, so players receive a structured long-game competition with national and international rating relevance.
The default time is 30 minutes after the scheduled start of each round. For tied scores, Buchholz with one cut applies first. Sonneborn-Berger with one cut follows, and direct encounter then applies if needed.
🏆 Prize Fund
The prize fund is €2,040, approximately US$2,370, and it is guaranteed from 70 participants. Players cannot receive more than one prize.
| Prize Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1st place | €600 |
| 2nd place | €400 |
| 3rd place | €250 |
| 4th place | €150 |
| 5th place | €100 |
| 6th place | €50 |
| TWZ category prizes, 3 categories | €50 each |
| Players born in 1966 or earlier | €50; €40; €30 |
| U18 players born in 2008 or later | €50; €40; €30 |
| Best female player | €50 |
| Best Gera player | €50 |
👥 Sections / Groups
Open Tournament
The 4. Albrecht-Beer-Turnier Gera runs as one open tournament with a maximum of 160 players. All participants play in the same 7-round Swiss-system event.
Thuringian Individual Championships
Players with active eligibility for the Thuringian Chess Federation compete for the 2026 Thuringian individual championship titles. The tournament therefore also serves as a title event for eligible players from Thuringia.
Prize Categories
Additional prize categories include TWZ rating groups, players born in 1966 or earlier, U18 players born in 2008 or later, best female player, and best Gera player.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Round / Activity |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | Until 08:30 | Personal check-in |
| October 1, 2026 | 09:00 | Opening |
| October 1, 2026 | 09:20 | Round 1 |
| October 1, 2026 | 15:30 | Round 2 |
| October 2, 2026 | 09:00 | Round 3 |
| October 2, 2026 | 15:30 | Round 4 |
| October 3, 2026 | 09:00 | Round 5 |
| October 3, 2026 | 15:30 | Round 6 |
| October 4, 2026 | 09:00 | Round 7 |
| October 4, 2026 | Around 15:00 | Prize ceremony |
📝 Registration
| Registration Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Registration method | Email registration |
| Registration deadline | August 31, 2026 |
| Required information | Name, first name, year of birth, and club |
| Capacity | Limited to 160 players |
| Entry fee | Standard entry: €50 |
| Reduced entry fee | Pupils, trainees, and students: €30 |
| Payment deadline | August 31, 2026 |
| Late payment rule | Entry fee increases by €10 after the payment deadline |
| Payment recipient | Förderverein Schach Gera e.V. |
| IBAN | DE70 8305 0000 0014 8507 88 |
| BIC | HELADEF1GER |
| Payment reference | AB-Turnier, name, club |
| Start place rule | Registration becomes binding after payment is received |
| Player limit rule | Places follow the order of payment |
| Refund rule | Refunds for withdrawals include a €10 processing fee |
🏛️ Organizer
Organizer: Förderverein Schach Gera e.V., in cooperation with the Gera chess clubs
Förderverein Schach Gera e.V. organizes the 4. Albrecht-Beer-Turnier Gera together with the Gera chess clubs. The event honors Albrecht Beer’s contribution to chess and gives players a rated classical tournament within the Internationale Geraer Schachtage.
Email: turnier@schachtage.de
Phone: +49 172 3636761
📍 Venue
Panndorfhalle Gera, Neue Straße 23, 07545 Gera, Germany
The tournament will take place at Panndorfhalle Gera. Players should use the full venue address for map navigation and arrive early enough for personal check-in before the opening round on October 1.
🚆 How to Get There
Players and visitors can travel directly to Panndorfhalle Gera at Neue Straße 23. The venue gives local and visiting players a clear arrival point for the four-day tournament.
ℹ️ Other Practical Information
A snack service will be available during the tournament. Therefore, players can plan for food and refreshments at the venue during the playing days.
Players should enter the hall only with clean shoes. Also, tournament participation includes permission for photo and film publication connected with the event.
Overall, this event gives players a strong opportunity to compete in Gera during a well-structured classical chess tournament with Thuringian championship significance.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $2,370
Organizer
♟️ About the Organizer
Förderverein Schach Gera e.V. is a Gera-based chess association in Thuringia, Germany. The association brings together local chess energy from the city’s clubs and focuses on practical chess activity for children, schools, youth players, adults, and public events. Its work gives chess in Gera a shared structure for tournaments, school projects, and citywide chess initiatives.
The association works closely with the Gera chess clubs and local sport partners. Therefore, it can connect club players, school participants, volunteers, and tournament visitors in one organized chess framework. Its public role centers on visible over-the-board chess, especially events that make the game easier to reach for young players and local residents.
🏆 Chess Events and Activities
Förderverein Schach Gera e.V. organizes the Albrecht-Beer-Turnier Gera, a major classical chess event at Panndorfhalle Gera. The 2026 edition includes seven Swiss-system rounds and carries both ELO and DWZ evaluation. In addition, the Thüringer Einzelmeisterschaften 2026 form part of the tournament for eligible players from the Thuringian Chess Federation.
The association also organizes the Geraer Jugendopen U14, which runs alongside the adult event weekend. This youth tournament uses two DWZ-based groups and gives young players five rounds of rated tournament chess. Moreover, the association has organized the Stadtjugendspiele Schach in Gera, where children and teenagers compete in age groups from U8 through U16/18. These events show a clear focus on youth chess tournaments, school participation, and structured local competition.
🌍 Player Experience and Community
Players who visit events by Förderverein Schach Gera e.V. can expect organized tournament conditions, clear registration procedures, and a central playing venue at Panndorfhalle Gera. The adult event offers classical games, rating evaluation, title competition for Thuringian players, and a traditional tournament atmosphere. Meanwhile, the youth events create a practical entry point for children who want more serious over-the-board experience.
The association also supports chess beyond weekend tournaments. Its planned activity includes school chess, team formats, city youth games, and public chess events in Gera. As a result, Gera chess players can move from school events into youth tournaments, club chess, and adult competitions. This structure helps the local chess scene stay active across different ages and playing levels.
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