1. Adolf-Anderssen-Cup 2026
1. Adolf-Anderssen-Cup 2026 will take place from November 2 to 10, 2026, in Bad Soden-Salmünster, Germany. The nine-round open tournament will be played at Spessart Forum.
The competition will use the Swiss system. Each player will receive 130 minutes for the game plus a 30-second increment from move one. The tournament will be submitted for FIDE rating calculation.
The listed cash prizes total at least €3,490 / approx. $4,000, with additional senior and material prizes.
🗓️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | November 2–10, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Bad Soden-Salmünster, Germany |
| 🏛️ Venue | Spessart Forum |
| ♟️ Format | 9-round Swiss system |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 130 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE rated |
| 🔢 Number of Rounds | 9 |
| 💰 Prize Fund | At least €3,490 / approx. $4,000 |
| 👤 Organizer | SVKT Frankfurt Karbo 2020 e.V. |
| 🌐 Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1439101.aspx?lan=1 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament will be played over nine Swiss-system rounds. Each player will have 130 minutes for the entire game, with a 30-second increment added after every move.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| System | Swiss system |
| Rounds | 9 |
| Time Control | 130 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move |
| Rating Calculation | FIDE rating |
| Default Time | 30 minutes |
🏆 Prize Fund
The listed cash prizes total at least €3,490 / approx. $4,000. Senior prizes and material prizes may increase the total value of the awards.
| Category | Place / Group | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Open | 1st place | €1,000 |
| Open | 2nd place | €700 |
| Open | 3rd place | €500 |
| Open | 4th place | €300 |
| Open | 5th place | €200 |
| Rating Group | Up to 1500 | €50 / €30 / €20 |
| Rating Group | Up to 1700 | €50 / €30 / €20 |
| Rating Group | Up to 1900 | €70 / €50 / €30 |
| Rating Group | Up to 2100 | €100 / €70 / €50 |
| Youth | Top three | €50 / €30 / €20 |
| Women | Top three | €50 / €40 / €30 |
📅 Schedule
Monday, November 2, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 11:00 | Registration deadline |
| 13:00 | Round 1 |
November 3–10, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09:30 | Rounds 2–9, one round per day |
📝 Registration
Registration closes on November 2, 2026, at 11:00. Entries received after October 31 are subject to a late fee.
| Registration Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Standard Entry Fee | €90 |
| Youth Entry Fee | €45 for players born in 2016 or later |
| GM / IM Entry | Free |
| Late Fee | Additional €20 after October 31 |
| Registration Deadline | November 2, 2026, at 11:00 |
Payment Details
| Payment Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Account Holder | Edgar Winand |
| IBAN | DE60 5006 9345 0100 0768 05 |
| Payment Reference | 1. AA-Cup 2026 / participant name / date of birth |
👤 Organizer
| Organizer Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organizer | SVKT Frankfurt Karbo 2020 e.V. |
| Representative | Edgar Winand |
| Chief Arbiter | Wolfgang Fiedler |
📍 Venue
Spessart Forum – Frowin-von-Hutten-Straße 5, 63628 Bad Soden-Salmünster, Germany
🚆 How to Get There
Spessart Forum is located in the Bad Soden district of Bad Soden-Salmünster. Players arriving by rail can continue from Bad Soden-Salmünster station by local transport or taxi.
ℹ️ Other Information
Official Tournament Regulations
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $4,000
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