
28th Bad Griesbach (Young) Senior Chess Open 2026
28th Bad Griesbach (Young) Senior Chess Open 2026 runs from November 29 to December 5 at the AktiVital Hotel. The seven-round open is designed for players aged 50 and above and combines classical chess with a residential spa-hotel setting.
Players receive 150 minutes plus 30 seconds per move. The event is rated for FIDE Elo and German DWZ, while title norms are not available.
The official invitation provides the complete daily schedule, €90 entry fee, top cash prizes totaling €1,080, tie-breaks, default time, category trophies, and registration details.
📌 Event Details
| 📅 Dates | November 29–December 5, 2026 |
| 🌍 Location | Bad Griesbach im Rottal, Germany |
| 📍 Venue | AktiVital Hotel – Prof.-Baumgartner-Str. 1, 94086 Bad Griesbach, Germany |
| 🏢 Organizer | Josef König |
| 👤 Tournament Director | Simon Staudinger |
| ⚖️ Chief Arbiter | FSR Simon Staudinger |
| ♟️ Format | Individual seven-round Swiss tournament |
| 👥 Eligibility | Born before November 29, 1976 |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 150 minutes plus 30 seconds per move |
| 📊 Rating | FIDE standard and German DWZ; no title norms |
| 💳 Entry Fee | €90 |
| 💰 Fixed Cash Prizes | €1,080 / approximately $1,240, plus trophies and material awards |
| 🔗 Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1415455.aspx?lan=1 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
Each player receives 150 minutes and a 30-second increment from move one. The default time is one hour.
The seven-round Swiss uses Buchholz with one cut, Sonneborn-Berger with one cut, and direct encounter where applicable.
🏆 Prize Fund
The fixed listed cash total is €1,080 / approximately $1,240. Category trophies and further material prizes are additional.
The organizer’s final regulations control sharing, category eligibility, and the closing ceremony.
| Place | Cash Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | €400 |
| 2nd | €300 |
| 3rd | €200 |
| 4th | €100 |
| 5th | €80 |
🗓️ Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| November 29 | 11:30–13:00 | Registration and attendance control |
| November 29 | 13:15 | Welcome |
| November 29 | 13:30 | Round 1 |
| November 30–December 4 | 13:30 daily | Rounds 2–6 |
| December 5 | 09:00 | Round 7 |
| December 5 | Approximately 15:00 | Awards ceremony |
📝 Registration
Register with Josef König at info@koenig-online.de. The entry fee is €90.
Include full name, date of birth, club, federation, FIDE ID, rating, accommodation plan, and contact details. Obtain written confirmation before booking.
👤 Organizer
| 🏢 Organizer / Registration | Josef König |
| 👤 Tournament Director | Simon Staudinger |
| ⚖️ Chief Arbiter | FSR Simon Staudinger |
| info@koenig-online.de | |
| 🌐 Official Event Page | https://www.koenig-online.de/schach/gri2026/gri2026.html |
📍 Venue
AktiVital Hotel – Prof.-Baumgartner-Str. 1, 94086 Bad Griesbach, Germany.
The hotel provides the playing venue and on-site accommodation. Confirm the tournament room rate, meals, check-in, and parking directly.
🚗 How to Get There
| Travel Option | Practical Information |
|---|---|
| By Train | Use a practical regional station such as Karpfham and continue by taxi or local bus. Confirm the best connection with the hotel. |
| By Car | Navigate to Prof.-Baumgartner-Str. 1 and ask about parking. |
| By Air | Munich and Salzburg are the principal international gateways, both requiring onward road or rail travel. |
| Local Transport | Bad Griesbach has several districts and spa properties; make sure the transfer goes to the AktiVital Hotel. |
🏨 Accommodation Near the Venue
| Option | Details |
|---|---|
| AktiVital Hotel | Official playing venue. Official website |
| Hotel Drei Quellen Therme | Spa hotel in Bad Griesbach-Therme. Official website |
| Hotel Maximilian | Full-service resort hotel in the spa district. Official website |
ℹ️ Other Information
Eligibility is determined by the published birth-date rule, not by an informal senior classification.
✅ Final Checks Before Travel
- Confirm that the birth-date rule is satisfied.
- Pay or reserve the €90 entry under the organizer’s instructions.
- Arrive for registration by 13:00 on November 29.
- Confirm accommodation, parking, and meals.
🔗 Official Resources
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1415455.aspx?lan=1 |
| Official Event Page | https://www.koenig-online.de/schach/gri2026/gri2026.html |
| AktiVital Hotel | https://www.aktivitalhotel.de/ |
| Deutsche Bahn | https://int.bahn.de/en |
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $1,240
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