The Otevřené Mistrovství České Republiky v šachu amatérů 2027 – the Open Czech Amateur Chess Championship – will take place from May 4–9, 2027 in Hluk, Czech Republic. Organized by ŠK Dolňácko, z.s., the festival combines classical, rapid and blitz championships at the Sportovní hala Hluk.
The main classical tournament is a nine-round accelerated Swiss, while separate nine-round Rapid and 13-round Blitz competitions form part of the same championship program. All three tournaments are scheduled for FIDE rating.
With a combined published prize fund of CZK 329,400, approximately $15,180, the event offers significant awards across the three formats. The classical tournament alone carries CZK 250,000 in prizes, including CZK 60,000 for first place.
♟️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏷️ Event | Otevřené Mistrovství České Republiky v šachu amatérů 2027 |
| 📅 Dates | May 4–9, 2027 |
| 🌍 Country | Czech Republic |
| 📍 Location | Hluk, Zlín Region |
| 🏛️ Venue | Sportovní hala Hluk – Boršická 1313, 687 25 Hluk, Czech Republic |
| 👥 Organizer | ŠK Dolňácko, z.s. |
| ♟️ Formats | Classical, Rapid and Blitz |
| 🔢 Rounds | Classical: 9; Rapid: 9; Blitz: 13 |
| ⭐ FIDE Rated | Yes |
| 👤 Tournament Director | Antonín Světinský |
| 🏆 Combined Prize Fund | CZK 329,400 – approximately $15,180 |
| ♟️ Chess-Results – Classical | https://s1.chess-results.com/tnr1492827.aspx?lan=5&SNode=S0 |
| ♟️ Chess-Results – Rapid | https://s2.chess-results.com/tnr1493489.aspx?SNode=S0&lan=29 |
| ♟️ Chess-Results – Blitz | https://s1.chess-results.com/tnr1493496.aspx?SNode=S0&lan=16 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The championship festival consists of three separate Swiss-system tournaments.
| Tournament | Format |
|---|---|
| Classical | 9-round accelerated Swiss; 60 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move |
| Rapid | 9-round Swiss; 10 minutes + 5 seconds increment per move |
| Blitz | 13-round Swiss; 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment per move |
The results of all three tournaments are scheduled for submission to the relevant FIDE rating lists.
Players must meet the published amateur eligibility requirements on the applicable rating list or lists as of May 1, 2027.
🏆 Prize Fund
The combined published prize fund across the Classical, Rapid and Blitz competitions is CZK 329,400, approximately $15,180.
| Tournament | Prize Fund | First Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Classical | CZK 250,000 | CZK 60,000 |
| Rapid | CZK 49,900 | CZK 12,000 |
| Blitz | CZK 29,500 | CZK 7,000 |
In the Classical tournament, second place receives CZK 30,000 and third place receives CZK 20,000. Cash prizes extend through 30th place.
Additional Classical prizes are available for women, juniors, seniors and rating categories. The best woman receives CZK 10,000, while the winners of the published ELO 1500–1799 and ELO 1800–1999 categories also receive CZK 10,000 each.
Rapid and Blitz also include additional category and material prizes.
Prize accumulation is permitted.
👥 Sections / Groups
The championships are open to amateur players who satisfy the published rating and title restrictions.
Players must have a rating below 2300 on the applicable rating list or lists as of May 1, 2027.
The highest titles permitted are:
- FM – FIDE Master
- WFM – Woman FIDE Master
Players holding higher titles such as GM, IM, WGM or WIM are therefore outside the published amateur eligibility conditions.
The relevant rating system depends on the competition format, with the applicable national and FIDE Standard, Rapid or Blitz rating lists used under the championship regulations.
📅 Schedule
The organizer has published the following confirmed schedule points.
| When | Program |
|---|---|
| May 4 – 10:00–12:00 | Classical tournament check-in |
| May 4 – 13:00 | Classical Round 1 |
| May 4 – 17:00 | Classical Round 2 |
| May 5 | Classical championship continues; simultaneous exhibition also planned |
| May 7 – morning | Classical Round 7 |
| May 7 – until 12:45 | Blitz check-in |
| May 7 – 13:00 | Blitz tournament begins |
| May 7 – approximately 19:30 | Blitz tournament ends |
| May 8 – until 12:45 | Rapid check-in |
| May 8 – 13:00 | Rapid tournament begins |
| May 8 – approximately 19:00 | Rapid tournament ends |
| May 9 – 09:00 | Classical Round 9 |
| May 9 – 12:30 | Closing ceremony |
A wine tasting is also planned as part of the Tuesday program.
Players should check the latest organizer information for the exact timing of the remaining Classical rounds.
📝 Registration
Entries should be submitted by May 1, 2027. After that date, participation is not guaranteed.
Registration form:
https://forms.gle/KNtBmtEgcGLseCmC7
Registration enquiries may also be sent to:
Entry Fees
| Tournament | Standard | Reduced |
|---|---|---|
| Classical | CZK 1,800 | CZK 1,500 |
| Rapid | CZK 350 | CZK 250 |
| Blitz | CZK 300 | CZK 250 |
The reduced rate is available to players under 18, players aged over 60, women and holders of a ZTP disability card.
👤 Organizer
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Organizer Name | ŠK Dolňácko, z.s. |
| Contact Person | Antonín Světinský |
| svetinsky@garden.cz | |
| Phone | +420 777 730 600 |
📍 Venue
Sportovní hala Hluk – Boršická 1313, 687 25 Hluk, Czech Republic
The sports complex serves as the playing venue and also provides accommodation, dining and recreational facilities.
🏨 Accommodation
Accommodation is available directly at the Sport Hluk complex.
| Accommodation | Rate |
|---|---|
| 83 beds in rooms with private bathroom facilities | CZK 600 per person / night |
| 35 beds with shared bathroom facilities | CZK 500 per person / night |
Both published rates include breakfast and the local accommodation fee. Accommodation must be paid in advance.
Guests using the second accommodation option also have access to a kitchenette and washing machine.
The complex includes a restaurant, tennis courts, a fitness room and bowling facilities.
🚆 How to Get There
Hluk is located in the Zlín Region of southeastern Czech Republic.
For participants arriving by public transport, the organizer can arrange transport on request from railway or bus stations in Uherský Brod, Uherské Hradiště and Staré Město u Uherského Hradiště.
Players who require this service should contact the organizer in advance to coordinate their arrival.
ℹ️ Other Information
The festival combines the national amateur championships in Classical, Rapid and Blitz chess within one program.
The Czech Chess Federation’s published championship conditions require participants to remain below the 2300 rating threshold and limit eligible titles to FM/WFM or lower.
All three competitions are intended for rating submission. In addition to the championship program, the organizers have announced social activities including a wine tasting and a simultaneous exhibition.
For registration questions and tournament updates, participants should contact ŠK Dolňácko or use the published registration form.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $15,180
Organizer
♟️ About the Organizer
ŠK Dolňácko, z.s. is a regional chess association based in Dolní Němčí, in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. The organization continues a local chess tradition that began in 1955, when players first started meeting regularly in Dolní Němčí.
The first friendly team match took place in 1956, followed by participation in an organized regional competition during the 1957–1958 season. Since then, several generations of players have represented the community in individual tournaments and team championships.
The present association was formally registered in March 2026. It developed from the former ŠK Dolní Němčí and adopted the regional name Dolňácko, which refers to the traditional ethnographic area within Moravian Slovakia.
Antonín Světinský serves as Chairman of the association. He is also an active player, team captain, tournament director, and the principal contact for the club’s public events.
🏆 Tournaments and Team Chess
The club’s principal annual event is the Rapid ŠK Dolňácko. The tournament has a history of more than 25 editions and regularly attracts players from different parts of the Czech Republic and neighboring countries.
The 27th edition took place in May 2026 as part of the Czech Republic’s national Rapid Chess Grand Prix. The competition used nine Swiss-system rounds and counted toward both Czech and FIDE rapid ratings.
ŠK Dolňácko also organizes the Dolňácká Bleskovka. The first edition under the new regional club name takes place in October 2026 and serves as the Open Zlín Regional Blitz Championship.
The club supports its tournaments through cooperation with the Municipality of Dolní Němčí, the Zlín Regional Chess Association, sponsors, arbiters, and local volunteers. Events traditionally combine competitive chess with local hospitality and a friendly community atmosphere.
Team chess remains another important part of the organization’s activities. Its leading team achieved promotion to the Zlín Regional Championship after a successful 2024–2025 season. The club also operates additional teams so that adult players and promising juniors can gain regular league experience.
🌱 Junior Chess and Regional Development
Youth development forms a central part of the club’s plans. ŠK Dolňácko runs chess activities for children and supports their participation in the Zlín Regional Youth Grand Prix and other junior tournaments.
The organization also hosts a stage of the regional youth rapid series. Separate age categories allow younger players to compete against opponents at a similar stage of development.
The association aims to serve several nearby communities, including Dolní Němčí, Horní Němčí, Hluk, and Uherský Ostroh. It remains open to cooperation with other municipalities, schools, and local organizations in the Dolňácko region.
This regional approach gives children access to chess instruction closer to home. It also creates opportunities to hold league matches and tournaments in different participating communities as the club develops.
Through long-running tournaments, adult teams, junior instruction, and regional cooperation, ŠK Dolňácko continues the chess tradition of Dolní Němčí while building a broader chess community across southeastern Moravia.
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