Open Air Ludslavice 2026 Open Air Ludslavice 2026 will take place at the Ludslavice sports complex on Saturday, September 5. The outdoor rapid tournament is organized by Šachový klub Slavia Kroměříž together with the Municipality of Ludslavice.
Nine Swiss rounds are played at 10 minutes plus five seconds per move. The tournament is submitted for FIDE Rapid rating and is limited to 90 players.
The confirmed cash prize fund is CZK 13,200, approximately $630, distributed across the top ten places. The CZK 300 entry fee includes lunch, and the organizer states that the tournament will proceed in all weather conditions.
📌 Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Date | September 5, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Ludslavice, Czech Republic |
| 🏛️ Venue | Sportovní areál Ludslavice |
| ♟️ Format | 9-round Swiss rapid |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE Rapid rated |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 10 minutes + 5 seconds per move |
| 👥 Capacity | 90 players |
| 💶 Entry Fee | CZK 300, including lunch |
| 🏆 Prize Fund | CZK 13,200 / approx. $630 |
| 🌦️ Weather | Tournament proceeds in all weather conditions |
| 🌐 Official Regulations | https://www.chess.cz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Open_Air_Ludslavice_2026.pdf |
| ♟️ Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1429828.aspx?lan=23 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses nine Swiss rounds at 10+5. The published tiebreak sequence is median Buchholz, Buchholz, Sonneborn-Berger and number of wins.
Four rounds are played before the lunch break, followed by five rounds in the afternoon.
Players must confirm attendance between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. The opening begins at 9:15 a.m.
Because the competition is outdoors or semi-outdoors and proceeds in all weather, players should bring appropriate clothing while following the organizer’s playing-area instructions.
🏆 Prize Fund
| Place / Category | Prize / Award |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | CZK 4,000 |
| 2nd Place | CZK 3,000 |
| 3rd Place | CZK 2,000 |
| 4th Place | CZK 900 |
| 5th Place | CZK 800 |
| 6th Place | CZK 700 |
| 7th Place | CZK 600 |
| 8th Place | CZK 500 |
| 9th Place | CZK 400 |
| 10th Place | CZK 300 |
| Total | CZK 13,200 |
📂 Sections / Groups
| Section / Group | Eligibility | Format / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Open Rapid | All eligible registered players | One 9-round FIDE-rated Swiss field |
| Top-ten prizes | Final overall standings | Cash prizes |
🎖️ Eligibility, Titles & Qualification
| Route / Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Open entry | Registered players within the 90-player capacity |
| Advance payment priority | Players who pay in advance receive priority if capacity is reached |
| FIDE information | Provide accurate FIDE and club details where applicable |
| Weather preparation | Participation assumes the published all-weather format |
🗓️ Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| September 5 | 8:00–9:00 a.m. | Player confirmation |
| September 5 | 9:15 a.m. | Opening |
| September 5 | Morning | Rounds 1–4 |
| September 5 | Midday | Lunch break |
| September 5 | Afternoon | Rounds 5–9 |
| September 5 | Approximately 4:00 p.m. | Awards ceremony |
📝 Registration
| Registration Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | CZK 300, including lunch |
| Deadline | September 4, 2026 or when 90 places are filled |
| Required data | Full name, date of birth and club |
| Contact | Miroslav Beneš · +420 734 695 455 · mirabenes@seznam.cz |
| Priority | Advance-payment entries receive priority if the event fills |
| Cancellation | Advance fee refundable when cancellation is communicated by the day before the event |
| Official regulations | https://www.chess.cz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Open_Air_Ludslavice_2026.pdf |
👤 Organizer
| Organizer Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Organizers | Šachový klub Slavia Kroměříž and Municipality of Ludslavice |
| Contact | Miroslav Beneš |
| Phone | +420 734 695 455 |
| mirabenes@seznam.cz | |
| Official regulations | https://www.chess.cz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Open_Air_Ludslavice_2026.pdf |
| Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1429828.aspx?lan=23 |
📍 Venue
Sportovní areál Ludslavice – Ludslavice 155, 768 52 Ludslavice, Czech Republic.
The event is held at the sports field and proceeds in all weather conditions. Lunch is included, and additional refreshments are expected to be available.
🚗 How to Get There
| Travel Option | Practical Details |
|---|---|
| By train | Kroměříž and Hulín are the main nearby rail points. Check https://www.cd.cz/en/. |
| By regional bus | Local bus services connect Kroměříž, Hulín and surrounding villages with Ludslavice. |
| By air | Brno Airport is a regional option: https://www.brno-airport.cz/en/. |
| By car | Use Ludslavice 155 for navigation and follow local signs to the sports complex. |
| Weather planning | Bring suitable protection for sun, wind or rain without obstructing play. |
Transport timetables, engineering work, road conditions and parking rules may change. Players should verify the final route shortly before departure and retain the organizer’s contact details.
🏨 Accommodation Near the Venue
| Accommodation Option | Details / URL |
|---|---|
| Hotel Octárna, Kroměříž | https://www.octarna.cz/ |
| Hotel La Fresca, Kroměříž | https://www.lafresca.cz/ |
| Hotel U Zlatého Kohouta, Kroměříž | https://www.uzlatehokohouta.cz/ |
| Booking note | Kroměříž is a practical base; verify Saturday morning transport to Ludslavice |
Accommodation is not included unless the official regulations state otherwise. Before payment, confirm the exact property, dates, room type, taxes, cancellation terms, breakfast hours, accessibility, parking and travel time to the venue.
🛂 Visa & Travel Documents
International participants should confirm Czech and Schengen entry requirements.
The regulations do not publish a dedicated invitation-letter process. Contact the organizer early if supporting documentation is required.
ℹ️ Other Information
The included lunch does not automatically cover dietary substitutions; contact the organizer before the event if necessary.
The outdoor format makes weather preparation essential. The organizer provides the tournament arrangement, but participants should bring appropriate personal clothing and protection.
The entry fee does not include transport or accommodation.
The all-weather provision is a defining condition of the tournament. Participants should prepare for sun, heat, wind or rain and bring suitable clothing that does not disturb the playing area. The organizer supplies the chess setting, but personal weather protection remains the player’s responsibility.
The CZK 300 entry fee includes lunch. Players with allergies, vegetarian requirements or other dietary restrictions should contact Miroslav Beneš before the event rather than assuming that an alternative will be available on the day. Additional drinks and refreshments are expected to be sold separately.
Advance payment gives priority when the 90-player capacity is reached. The published cancellation rule allows the advance fee to be refunded when withdrawal is communicated by the day before the tournament. Players should retain the payment record and the organizer’s entry confirmation.
Four rounds are played before lunch and five afterwards, producing a full nine-round day. The top-ten cash prizes total CZK 13,200. Because the event is outdoors or semi-outdoors, players should also protect personal belongings and electronic devices from weather between rounds.
✅ Final Checks Before Travel
Before travelling, players should complete the following checks against the latest organizer information.
| Check | Action |
|---|---|
| Entry confirmation | Register by September 4 or before the 90-player capacity is reached. Prepayment gives priority when demand is high. |
| Weather | The tournament proceeds in all weather conditions, so bring suitable clothing and protection for outdoor play. |
| Lunch | The CZK 300 fee includes lunch; advise the organizer in advance about dietary needs. |
| Arrival | Player check-in is 08:00–09:00 and the tournament starts at 09:15. |
| Cancellation | Review the published refund condition before cancelling an entry. |
🔗 Official Resources
| Resource | Official URL |
|---|---|
| Official regulations PDF | https://www.chess.cz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Open_Air_Ludslavice_2026.pdf |
| Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1429828.aspx?lan=23 |
| Czech Chess Federation | https://www.chess.cz/ |
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $630
Organizer
Šachový klub SLAVIA Kroměříž is an active chess organization in Kroměříž, Czech Republic. The club operates as a section of TJ SLAVIA Kroměříž z. s. It supports competitive teams, individual players, junior training, and local tournament activity. Moreover, its official website records league participation from the 2000/2001 season onward.
The club competes at several levels of the Czech team-chess system. Its leading team plays in the Czech Extraliga, while other teams compete in national, regional, and district divisions. Therefore, members can find suitable competition across a wide range of ratings. The club also follows its players at individual tournaments and publishes reports, results, and live-game information.
Petr Bačák serves as Chairman of the chess section. He works with a committee that manages finances, competitions, youth training, club administration, and communication. In addition, several members contribute as team captains, tournament directors, arbiters, trainers, and website editors. This shared structure supports a broad program throughout the chess season.
🏆 Team Competitions and Tournament Activity
Šachový klub SLAVIA Kroměříž maintains a substantial team program. During the 2025/2026 season, the club fielded six adult teams. These teams covered the Extraliga, Second League, Zlín regional competitions, and Kroměříž district divisions. As a result, both elite players and local club members could represent the organization.
The first team represents Kroměříž in the highest Czech team division. Home Extraliga matches usually take place at Hotel U Zlatého kohouta. Meanwhile, the club’s other teams play many home fixtures at the TJ SLAVIA clubhouse on Kotojedská Street. The organization also provides live coverage for selected league matches.
The club also organizes the annual Open Air Ludslavice rapid tournament with the Municipality of Ludslavice. The partners launched the outdoor event in 2021. Since then, it has become a recognized fixture in the regional chess program. The tournament welcomes juniors, club players, experienced competitors, and titled participants.
Open Air Ludslavice combines nine rapid rounds with an informal outdoor setting. Moreover, the organizer submits the event for FIDE Rapid rating. The tournament includes cash prizes and lunch within the entry fee. It continues in different weather conditions, which gives the event a distinctive identity.
In addition, the club has organized events such as the Rynek Open and regional junior competitions. It also supports school championships in the Kroměříž district. Therefore, its tournament activity reaches both established players and new participants.
🎓 Youth Chess and Community Development
Youth development forms an important part of the club’s work. The organization welcomes children and teenagers from all age groups. During the active season, its trainers provide regular practice sessions at the main clubhouse. These sessions introduce chess fundamentals and support continued competitive progress.
The youth program helps players move from training into organized competition. Club members support regional youth Grand Prix events, school championships, and age-group tournaments. Consequently, young players gain experience against opponents from across the Zlín Region.
The club has also helped organize the Kroměříž District Schools Championship. These events bring together teams from primary and secondary schools. In addition, the club contributes equipment, organizational experience, arbiters, and tournament leadership. This cooperation strengthens links between schools and organized chess.
The main clubroom serves youth training and many lower-division team matches. It is located inside the TJ SLAVIA sports building in Kroměříž. However, the club uses additional rooms when more playing space is required. This flexibility supports training, league matches, and community events.
Through elite team chess, regional competitions, public tournaments, school events, and junior training, Šachový klub SLAVIA Kroměříž serves several parts of the local chess community. Above all, it connects high-level competition with accessible opportunities for developing players.
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