43rd Faaker See Open 2027 takes place from August 7 to August 14, 2027 at Kulturhaus Latschach in Latschach ober dem Faaker See, Carinthia, Austria.
Organized by ASKÖ Finkenstein, the Faaker See Open is a long-running summer chess tournament in southern Austria. The 2027 edition is scheduled for nine rounds of Standard chess using the Swiss system.
Registration for the 43rd edition is already open. The organizer has also introduced a new 2027 rule allowing one requested bye per player within the first four rounds.
♟️ Event Details
| Event Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | August 7–14, 2027 |
| 🌍 City / Country | Latschach ober dem Faaker See, Carinthia, Austria |
| 📍 Venue | Kulturhaus Latschach – Kulturhausstraße 11, 9582 Latschach ober dem Faaker See, Austria |
| ♟️ Format | Classical / Standard |
| 🔢 Rounds | 9 |
| 🧩 System | Swiss system |
| 👥 Section | Open |
| ⏸️ Bye | One requested bye per player within the first four rounds |
| 👥 Organizer | ASKÖ Finkenstein |
| 📝 Registration | Open |
| 🌐 Official Website | https://faakerseeopen.at/ |
| 🏆 Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1488076.aspx?lan=1 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The 43rd Faaker See Open consists of nine rounds played according to the Swiss system.
| Tournament Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| ♟️ Format | Standard / Classical |
| 🔢 Rounds | 9 |
| 🧩 Pairing System | Swiss system |
| ⏱️ Published Time-Control Notation | 90/30/30 |
| 💻 Pairings / Results | Chess-Results |
The 2027 tournament record currently publishes the time control in the shorthand form 90/30/30. Players should consult the current official 2027 announcement for the full stage-by-stage definition.
Starting lists, pairings, standings and results are published through Chess-Results:
https://chess-results.com/tnr1488076.aspx?lan=1
⏸️ Bye
A new rule applies for the 2027 edition:
Each player may request one bye within the first four rounds.
Players should follow the procedure and deadline stated in the official 2027 tournament announcement when requesting a bye.
📅 Schedule
The tournament runs for eight days, from Saturday, August 7 through Saturday, August 14, 2027, with nine rounds in total.
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| August 7, 2027 | Opening day of the 43rd Faaker See Open |
| August 7–14, 2027 | Nine-round classical tournament |
| August 14, 2027 | Final tournament day |
The organizer has published a dedicated 2027 tournament announcement containing the detailed operational schedule.
Players should use the current 2027 announcement when arranging fixed arrival and departure times rather than relying on the timetable of a previous Faaker See Open.
📝 Registration
Registration for the 43rd Faaker See Open 2027 is open.
Players can access the current registration through the official tournament website:
Select:
Registration 43. Faaker See Open 2027
The official site also provides the German and English 2027 tournament announcement.
The detailed 2027 entry fees and payment conditions should be taken from that current announcement. Previous-edition entry fees should not be used for the 2027 tournament.
Early registrations are already being added to the official Chess-Results starting list.
👥 Organizer
| Organizer Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 👥 Organizer | ASKÖ Finkenstein – Sektion Schach |
| 👤 Contact Person | Josef Gallob |
| ✉️ Email | jgallob@aon.at |
| 📞 Phone | +43 664 1423793 |
Official Tournament Website:
https://faakerseeopen.at/
ASKÖ Finkenstein is the local chess club of the municipality of Finkenstein am Faaker See and has organized the Faaker See Open for decades.
📍 Venue
Kulturhaus Latschach – Kulturhausstraße 11, 9582 Latschach ober dem Faaker See, Austria
Kulturhaus Latschach is a municipal cultural and event venue in Latschach, within the municipality of Finkenstein am Faaker See in Carinthia.
The Faaker See Open has been held at this venue for many editions. The municipality upgraded the hall with air conditioning ahead of the 2026 tournament, improving playing conditions during the summer event.
The venue lies south of Faaker See and within the wider Villach-Land district.
🚆 How to Get There
Kulturhaus Latschach is located in Latschach ober dem Faaker See, south of Faaker See. Players can reach the area by car, regional rail and local public transport.
🚗 By Car
Venue address: Kulturhaus Latschach – Kulturhausstraße 11, 9582 Latschach ober dem Faaker See, Austria
When using a navigation system, enter the full Kulturhausstraße address rather than only Faaker See or Finkenstein, as those names refer to a wider surrounding area.
The venue is in the centre of Latschach and can be approached through the local road network serving Finkenstein am Faaker See.
🚆 By Train
A useful nearby railway station is:
Faak am See Bahnhof – Seeuferlandesstraße 22, 9583 Faak am See, Austria
Faak am See station is served by regional trains and S-Bahn services.
ÖBB also provides free parking at Faak am See station.
From Faak am See, players need to complete the final journey to Latschach by local public transport, taxi or another arranged transfer.
For August 2027, travellers should check the current connection in the ÖBB journey planner before departure.
🚌 By Local Public Transport
The regional bus network connects Faak am See and communities in the Finkenstein area.
Current Kärnten Linien services include connections through Faak am See and stops serving the direction of Latschach. However, timetables can change before August 2027.
Players should therefore search for the latest connection to Latschach ober dem Faaker See shortly before travelling rather than relying on an older timetable.
🚆 For Longer-Distance Rail Travel
Players travelling from elsewhere in Austria or neighbouring countries should search ÖBB for a complete connection to Faak am See and then plan the final local connection to Latschach.
This is particularly important when booking arrival or departure on a tournament day, because the exact 2027 round schedule should be considered before selecting a train.
⏰ Arrival Advice
The tournament begins on Saturday, August 7.
Players should consult the official 2027 announcement before booking an arrival on the opening day, as it contains the detailed registration and playing schedule.
Those staying elsewhere around Faaker See should also check evening return connections once the exact round times are confirmed.
ℹ️ Other Information
♟️ Tournament Tradition
Faaker See Open is one of the established summer chess tournaments in Carinthia and has been organized for more than four decades.
The 42nd edition in 2026 attracted 108 players from five federations and was played over nine rounds at the same Kulturhaus Latschach venue.
FM Dr. Franz Riemelmoser won the 2026 tournament with 8 points from 9 games.
The 43rd edition continues the tournament in August 2027.
❄️ Air-Conditioned Playing Hall
Ahead of the 2026 edition, the municipality of Finkenstein installed a new air-conditioning system in Kulturhaus Latschach.
This is particularly useful for a tournament held during August in Carinthia.
⏸️ New 2027 Bye Rule
The organizer specifically highlights one change for 2027:
One bye per player is possible within the first four rounds.
Players intending to use the bye option should follow the conditions in the current official announcement.
🔗 Official Links
Official Tournament Website:
https://faakerseeopen.at/
Chess-Results:
https://chess-results.com/tnr1488076.aspx?lan=1
Additional Details
Organizer
♟️ About ASKÖ Finkenstein
ASKÖ Finkenstein – Sektion Schach is a chess club based in Stobitzen, within the municipality of Finkenstein am Faaker See, Carinthia, Austria. The club belongs to the regional ASKÖ Kärnten sports network and participates in competitions organized through the Kärntner Schachverband. Its activities combine competitive team chess, individual tournament participation, junior development, and the organization of one of Carinthia’s longest-running international chess events.
ASKÖ Finkenstein competes in the Kärntner Liga, the highest team competition within the Carinthian chess federation, while club players also appear in lower regional divisions and cup events. The club has fielded experienced Austrian and international players alongside developing local competitors. Junior participation is increasingly visible as well, with young Finkenstein players entering regional youth events and gaining their first experience in the club’s international Open.
Josef Gallob is the current Chairman (Obmann) of ASKÖ Finkenstein and remains the principal official contact for the club. Marko Gallob plays a central operational role as Tournament Director of the annual Faaker See Open. In 2026, ASKÖ Finkenstein again competed in the Kärntner Liga and organized the 42nd Faaker See Open from August 8–15, attracting 108 players from five federations. Four Finkenstein players finished in the top third of the final standings, with Petar Djuric placing fifth overall.
♜ Team Chess
ASKÖ Finkenstein has an established presence in Carinthian team competition. Its first team competes in the Kärntner Liga, where it faces the strongest clubs from across the federal state.
The club’s recent competitive history includes a major success in 2023, when ASKÖ Finkenstein became Carinthian Team Champion. The championship squad included players such as Blaž Bratović, Peter Krupenko, IM Vojko Mencinger, Martin Kahlig, Marcel Liotta, Markus Gärtner, Marko Gallob, and Anže Žnidarić.
During the 2025–2026 season, ASKÖ Finkenstein again competed in the Kärntner Liga. Its registered players included IM Vojko Mencinger, Peter Krupenko, Josef Gallob, Marko Gallob, Boris Gallob, Marcel Liotta, Paul Ortner, and several other club members.
The club also entered players in the Unterliga and Kärntner Schachcup, giving members opportunities at different competitive levels.
🎓 Youth and Developing Players
ASKÖ Finkenstein continues to integrate younger players into its competitive activities. Club juniors appear in regional youth tournaments as well as adult competitions.
During the 2025 season, players such as Luca Linder, Maxima Moritz, and Zoe Pinter represented ASKÖ Finkenstein in junior competition. The club has also used the Faaker See Open as an opportunity for young members to gain experience in a full classical international tournament.
At the 2026 Open, Finkenstein again had a substantial home contingent. This combination of regional youth events, team chess, and a major home tournament creates a useful progression route for developing players.
🌟 Faaker See Open
The Faaker See Open is the club’s flagship tournament and its most internationally visible project. The competition is held at the Kulturhaus Latschach, close to the Faaker See, and has become a traditional fixture of the Carinthian summer chess calendar.
The 42nd Faaker See Open took place from August 8–15, 2026. ASKÖ Finkenstein organized the event, with Marko Gallob as Tournament Director and IA Franz Krassnitzer as Chief Arbiter.
A total of 108 players from five federations competed over nine Swiss-system rounds. The time control was 90 minutes for the first 40 moves, followed by 30 minutes for the remainder, with a 30-second increment from move one. Results counted for both FIDE and Austrian national ratings.
FM Dr. Franz Riemelmoser won the tournament convincingly with 8/9. ASKÖ Finkenstein also recorded a strong home performance: Petar Djuric finished fifth, while four club players ended the tournament within the top third of the standings.
The event included overall prizes as well as separate awards for rating groups, women, juniors, and senior players. Moreover, the municipality of Finkenstein continues to support the tournament by providing the Kulturhaus Latschach as its playing venue.
🏛️ Club and Local Chess
ASKÖ Finkenstein is closely connected with the sporting life of the Finkenstein am Faaker See municipality. The municipality officially lists the chess section among its local sports associations and identifies Josef Gallob as its chairman.
The club’s tournament activity also brings players from Austria and neighboring countries to the Faaker See region. Recent editions have regularly attracted more than 100 competitors, linking local club chess with an established international event.
This combination of Kärntner Liga competition, junior participation, local community involvement, and the Faaker See Open gives ASKÖ Finkenstein a distinctive position within Carinthian chess.
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