25th Prague Open 2027 takes place from January 8–15, 2027 in Prague, Czech Republic. Moreover, aVE CHESS z.s. organizes the event and coordinates the tournament program. The playing venue is Olympik Hotels – U Sluncové 14, 186 76 Prague 8, Czech Republic.
In addition, the program features cZECH TOUR festival with three classical sections, rapid, and blitz. The competition uses classical sections: 9; Rapid: 7; Blitz: 11 rounds or the section-specific round structure shown below. Therefore, players follow classical: 90 minutes/40 moves + 30 minutes + 30 seconds per move; Rapid: 10+5; Blitz: 3+2.
The verified fixed cash total equals $5,130, while the detailed distribution appears in the Prize Fund section. In addition, the event program includes Prague Open A, Prague Open B, Prague Open 30+, Rapid Open. 25th Prague Open 2027 runs at the Olympik hotel complex from January 8 to 15 as part of the CZECH TOUR 2027 series.
📌 Event Details
| 📅 Dates | January 8–15, 2027 |
| 🌍 Location | Prague, Czech Republic |
| 📍 Venue | Olympik Hotels – U Sluncové 14, 186 76 Prague 8, Czech Republic |
| 🏢 Organizer | AVE CHESS z.s. |
| ♟️ Format | CZECH TOUR festival with three classical sections, rapid, and blitz |
| 🔢 Rounds | Classical sections: 9; Rapid: 7; Blitz: 11 |
| ⏱️ Time Control | Classical: 90 minutes/40 moves + 30 minutes + 30 seconds per move; Rapid: 10+5; Blitz: 3+2 |
| 💰 Prize Fund | $5,130 |
| 🔗 Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1446797.aspx?lan=1 https://www.czechtour.net/prague-open/results/ |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
Open A, Open B, and the 30+ event each use nine Swiss rounds at 90 minutes for 40 moves, followed by 30 minutes, with a 30-second increment from move one. In addition, the rapid event uses seven rounds at 10+5, while the blitz event uses eleven rounds at 3+2. The regulations require a one-hour waiting time in the classical sections. Consequently, open A is an IM-norm tournament subject to the final field and FIDE requirements. Open B is limited to players below 2000 FIDE, while the 30+ event is for players born in 1997 or earlier.
🏆 Prize Fund
The official regulations publish CZK70,000 for Open A, CZK15,000 for Open B, CZK15,000 for Open 30+, and CZK4,500 for each speed event. Therefore, the complete fixed cash total reaches CZK109,000, approximately $5,130 after conversion and upward rounding. Material prizes remain outside this cash total.
| Prize Category | Verified Award |
|---|---|
| Open A | CZK70,000 |
| Open B | CZK15,000 |
| Open 30+ | CZK15,000 |
| Rapid | CZK4,500 |
| Blitz | CZK4,500 |
| Combined fixed cash total | CZK109,000 / approximately $5,130 |
📂 Sections / Groups
| Section | Eligibility / Dates | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Prague Open A | Open; IM norm framework | 9 rounds, classical, FIDE and DWZ |
| Prague Open B | FIDE rating below 2000 or unrated | 9 rounds, classical |
| Prague Open 30+ | Born in 1997 or earlier | 9 rounds, classical |
| Rapid Open | Open registration on the event day | 7 rounds, 10+5 |
| Blitz Open | Open registration on the event day | 11 rounds, 3+2 |
🗓️ Schedule
| Date / Stage | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| January 7 | 18:00–20:00 | Attendance control for classical sections |
| January 8 | 10:00–14:00 / 16:00 | Attendance control / Round 1 |
| January 9 | 09:00 / 16:00 | Rounds 2 and 3 |
| January 10 | 08:00–09:00 / 09:15 / 16:00 | Rapid registration, rapid tournament, Round 4 |
| January 11–12 | 16:00 | Rounds 5 and 6 |
| January 13 | 08:45–09:45 / 10:00 / 16:00 | Blitz registration, blitz tournament, Round 7 |
| January 14 | 16:00 | Round 8 |
| January 15 | 09:00 / 15:30 | Round 9 and closing ceremony |
📝 Registration
Submit the obligatory classical entry and accommodation order by January 1 through the official application system or by email to office@avechess.cz . In addition, late classical entries pay the published surcharge. Rapid and blitz entries are accepted only on their respective event days. Consequently, foreign players must have a FIDE ID when submitting the application. Attendance control before the classical event is mandatory.
👤 Organizer
| 🏢 Organizer | AVE CHESS z.s. |
| 👤 Festival Director | Petr Lausman |
| ⚖️ Chief Arbiter | IA Martin Dobrotka |
| office@avechess.cz | |
| ☎️ Phone | +420 608 203 007 |
| 🌐 Regulations | https://www.czechtour.net/prague-open/regulations/ |
📍 Venue
Olympik Hotels – U Sluncové 14, 186 76 Prague 8, Czech Republic. In addition, the playing halls are in the Olympik Artemis, Congress, and Tristar hotel complex. The official accommodation tables include breakfast and several room categories. Consequently, invalidovna metro station on Line B is approximately 100 metres away.
🚗 How to Get There
| Travel Option | Practical Information |
|---|---|
| By Metro | Use Line B to Invalidovna. The Olympik complex is approximately 100 metres from the station. |
| By Train | From Praha hlavní nádraží, connect through the city metro network toward Invalidovna. |
| By Air | Prague Airport has public-transport links to the metro network and city center. |
| By Car | Use U Sluncové 14. The regulations publish participant parking beside the hotel; confirm the current daily rate. |
🏨 Accommodation Near the Venue
| Accommodation Option | Details |
|---|---|
| Olympik Artemis | Four-star-plus option in the playing complex; official rates include breakfast. |
| Olympik Congress | Four-star hotel in the same playing complex; official tournament rates are published. |
| Olympik Tristar | Three-star hotel and official event address; official rates include breakfast. |
ℹ️ Other Information
- The festival is the 25th Prague Open and forms part of the CZECH TOUR series.
- Classical prizes use the published Hort or section-specific distribution rules.
- Payments may be accepted in EUR, CZK, USD, or by card under the regulations.
- The municipal accommodation fee is payable by eligible adult guests.
✅ Final Checks Before Travel
- Verify the accepted-player list, section, rating identifiers, and payment status.
- Review the latest round schedule, default time, bye rules, tie-breaks, and device policy.
- Save the venue route and organizer contact before travel.
- Recheck accommodation, parking, meals, and cancellation conditions.
🔗 Official Resources
| Resource | Official Link |
|---|---|
| Applications | https://www.czechtour.net/applications/ |
| Results | https://www.czechtour.net/prague-open/results/ |
| Olympik Hotels | https://www.olympik.cz/en/ |
| Prague Public Transport | https://www.dpp.cz/en |
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $5,130
Organizer
♟️ About AVE CHESS z.s.
AVE CHESS z.s. is an experienced Czech chess organization that manages international tournaments, multi-event festivals, and major championship programs across the Czech Republic. Its official registered contact address is in Prague, while many of its largest events take place in Pardubice and other Czech cities. The organization works with national and international chess authorities, local partners, venues, arbiters, accommodation providers, and municipal institutions. Through this network, AVE CHESS delivers competitions for professional players, titled players, club competitors, juniors, seniors, teams, and amateur participants. International Organizer Dr. Jan Mazuch serves as the organization’s principal tournament director and contact person.
🏆 Czech Tour and International Chess Festivals
AVE CHESS organizes the Czech Tour, a national series of international chess festivals that has operated since 2001. The circuit runs throughout the year and brings rated competition to several attractive destinations across the Czech Republic. Its established events include the Prague Open, Marienbad Open, Pilsen Open, Summer Prague Open, Olomouc Chess Summer, Brno Open, Hradec Králové Open, and other recurring festivals. Most programs feature at least one classical tournament open to all eligible participants. In addition, selected festivals include rapid chess, blitz, team competitions, closed round-robin groups, and tournaments that provide opportunities to pursue international title norms. The series also allows players and accompanying guests to combine competitive chess with travel and tourism.
🌍 Czech Open and Major Championships
The organization is closely associated with the Czech Open, a major international chess and games festival held in Pardubice. Its extensive program includes several classical sections, rapid and blitz competitions, team events, junior tournaments, and additional mind sports. AVE CHESS manages registrations, tournament schedules, accommodation arrangements, venue coordination, technical operations, participant communication, and cooperation with arbiters and international federations. Its organizational portfolio also includes official European and world-level competitions. For example, AVE CHESS is part of the organizing structure for the 2026 European Youth Team Chess Championship U12 and U18 in Pardubice. This combination of recurring open festivals and major international championships has made AVE CHESS an important tournament organizer within Czech and European chess.
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