Offene Burgenländische Schach-Landesmeisterschaft 2026
Offene Burgenländische Schach-Landesmeisterschaft 2026 will take place from October 23-26, 2026, in Raiding, Austria. This is a chess tournament in Raiding, Austria, in 2026.
The event offers a nationally rated classical chess tournament with 7 Swiss-system rounds. Players compete in one joint group for the open championship and the Burgenland title categories.
The tournament suits club players, youth players, title-eligible Burgenland players, coaches, and visitors. In addition, the four-day schedule gives participants a clear long-game format during the October tournament weekend.
♟️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏷️ Tournament | Offene Burgenländische Schach-Landesmeisterschaft 2026 |
| 📅 Dates | October 23–26, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Raiding, Austria |
| 🏛️ Venue | Pfarrheim, Dr. Paul Iby Platz 1, 7321 Raiding, Austria |
| ♟️ Format | Classical open championship tournament |
| 🌍 Rating | Austrian national Elo-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 |
| 👥 Eligibility | Players with an ÖSB personal number |
| 👤 Capacity | Maximum 150 players |
| ⏳ Default time | 30 minutes |
| 🧑⚖️ Arbiter | RS Andreas Meissl |
| 💶 Entry fee | Adults: €40; youth players and children: €20 with advance payment |
| 🏆 Prize fund | €720, approximately US$840, guaranteed from 50 players |
| 🏛️ Organizer | SV UNION Raiding |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses a classical time control of 90 minutes for the first 40 moves. After that, each player receives 30 minutes for the rest of the game. In addition, a 30-second increment applies from move 1.
Pairings follow the Swiss system across 7 rounds. The event counts for Austrian national Elo rating, so players receive a nationally rated long-game tournament.
The default time is 30 minutes after the scheduled start of each round. Therefore, players should arrive on time and complete the attendance check before the opening round.
🏆 Prize Fund
The tournament has a confirmed cash prize fund of €720, approximately US$840. Cash prizes are guaranteed from 50 players.
| Prize Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1st place | €300 |
| 2nd place | €200 |
| 3rd place | €100 |
| 4th place | €70 |
| 5th place | €50 |
👥 Sections / Groups
Joint Open Group
The open Burgenland championship and the Burgenland championship for older-player categories take place in one joint tournament group. All players compete in the same 7-round Swiss-system event.
Burgenland Title Categories
Title-eligible Burgenland players can compete for championship titles in the overall category, women’s category, S50 category, and S65 category. Each title category requires at least 3 eligible participants.
Cup Categories
Cups are available for title-eligible Burgenland players. Categories include the best three Burgenland registered players in the overall standings, best Burgenland woman, best S50 player, best S65 player, best Burgenland player under 1700 Elo, and best Burgenland player under 1400 Elo.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Round / Activity |
|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2026 | 08:45 | Attendance check |
| October 23, 2026 | 09:30 | Round 1 |
| October 23, 2026 | 15:30 | Round 2 |
| October 24, 2026 | 09:00 | Round 3 |
| October 24, 2026 | 15:00 | Round 4 |
| October 25, 2026 | 09:00 | Round 5 |
| October 25, 2026 | 15:00 | Round 6 |
| October 26, 2026 | 09:00 | Round 7 |
| October 26, 2026 | Around 14:00 | Award ceremony |
Afternoon rounds may start 30 minutes after the previous round ends if the morning round runs long.
📝 Registration
| Registration Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Registration method | Email registration |
| Registration email | anmeldung@bsbschach.club |
| Advance entry fee | Adults: €40; youth players and children: €20 |
| Advance payment deadline | Payment should arrive by October 16, 2026 |
| On-site payment | Adults: €50; youth players and children: €30 |
| Payment account | AT77 3301 0000 0231 0977 |
| Payment reference | Player name and ÖSB personal number |
| Capacity | Maximum 150 players |
| Valid registration rule | Registration requires correct payment details and timely entry-fee receipt |
🏛️ Organizer
Organizer: SV UNION Raiding
SV UNION Raiding organizes the Offene Burgenländische Schach-Landesmeisterschaft 2026 in Raiding. The event brings the open championship and the older-player championship categories into one joint classical tournament with Austrian national Elo rating.
Email: anmeldung@bsbschach.club
📍 Venue
Pfarrheim, Dr. Paul Iby Platz 1, 7321 Raiding, Austria
The tournament takes place at Pfarrheim in Raiding. Players should use the full venue address for map navigation and arrive early enough for the Friday morning attendance check.
🚆 How to Get There
Players and visitors can travel directly to Pfarrheim at Dr. Paul Iby Platz 1 in Raiding. The venue address gives local players, families, and visiting participants a clear arrival point for the four-day tournament.
ℹ️ Other Practical Information
Tournament participation includes consent for the publication of results, games, names, clubs, nationalities, and ratings. In addition, event photos and videos may appear in public tournament media.
Each round will open with a ceremonial first move by one of the event sponsors. As a result, players can expect a formal championship setting throughout the tournament.
Overall, this event gives players a clear opportunity to compete in Raiding during a structured Burgenland classical chess championship.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $840
Organizer
♟️ About the Organizer
SV UNION Raiding is a chess-focused sports association based in Raiding, Burgenland, Austria. The club belongs to the SPORTUNION structure and gives local players a regular place for over-the-board chess, training, and friendly competition. Its club seat is at Franz-Liszt-Platz 1 in Raiding, while regular chess activity also uses local rooms connected with the Lisztbibliothek and the Raiding community setting.
The club runs a regular Friday chess meeting for players from beginner to advanced level. Sessions are open to a broad age range and focus on practical chess, training games, and tournament preparation. In addition, the club has built a visible local chess presence through youth events, regional competition, and public chess activity in Raiding.
🏆 Chess Events and Activities
SV UNION Raiding organizes and supports youth chess tournaments in Burgenland. The club has hosted a Raiding stop of the Burgenländische Jugendschachrallye, a rapid chess series for children and teenagers. The Raiding event uses Swiss-system pairings and gives young players a practical way to gain tournament experience in a friendly regional setting.
The club also appears as an organizer of larger Burgenland chess events. Its activity includes the Burgenland Youth Chess Rally and the Offene Burgenländische Schach-Landesmeisterschaft 2026. The state championship event uses seven Swiss-system rounds and a classical time control of 90 minutes for 40 moves, then 30 minutes for the rest of the game, plus 30 seconds per move from move one.
This mix of formats gives players several competitive options. Young players can start with rapid chess and short tournament days. More experienced players can enter classical state-level competition. Therefore, SV UNION Raiding supports both local chess practice and more formal rated tournament chess in the Burgenland chess calendar.
🌍 Player Experience and Community
Players who visit SV UNION Raiding can expect a small but active chess environment with direct organizer contact and practical local venues. Regular play takes place around the Lisztbibliothek, the Lokal Liszt am Bach, or municipal meeting rooms, depending on the session setup. The club also uses Pfarrheim Raiding for tournament events, which gives players a central venue in the village.
The club’s strongest public role centers on youth chess development and accessible tournament play. Its youth rally events welcome children and teenagers from different clubs and playing levels. Moreover, the format helps new players understand clocks, pairings, tournament rounds, and sportsmanship in a manageable setting.
SV UNION Raiding also contributes to the wider Burgenland chess community through cooperation with regional chess organizers and SPORTUNION structures. As a result, players in Raiding and nearby areas can find regular chess activity, tournament preparation, youth competition, and a route into official over-the-board events.
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