Chess Club Hvar

Chess Club Hvar is a chess club and tournament organizer based in Hvar, Croatia. It plays an active role in the island’s competitive chess scene and helps connect local chess with the wider Croatian tournament calendar. In addition, the club works in cooperation with the Town of Hvar and the Hvar Town Tourist Board on major event delivery.

The club is best known for organizing the Hvar Open series, a growing open chess tournament program held in the historic Arsenal Hvar venue. Its events include FIDE-rated tournament competition, classical chess, and blitz formats that attract players from Croatia and abroad. Moreover, the club has built a recognizable identity through the Open Arsenal Hvar tournaments, which combine competitive chess with one of the most distinctive island settings in the Adriatic.

Over the years, Chess Club Hvar has helped raise the profile of tournament chess on Hvar Island. Furthermore, its events bring together local support, tourism visibility, and serious over-the-board competition in a format that appeals to both experienced players and visiting competitors. As a result, it stands out as a visible chess organizer in Croatian chess and an important part of Hvar’s international event calendar.