The 3rd Goiserer Schachopen 2027 runs on June 25–27, 2027, at Festsaal Bad Goisern in Upper Austria. ASKÖ Schachclub Bad Goisern organizes five Swiss rounds in the heart of the Salzkammergut. Moreover, the central location offers access to hotels, restaurants and regional transport.

The tournament has three groups: an unrestricted A-Open, a B-Open for players below 1700 national Elo, and an unrated C hobby section. Each group uses 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move. However, their rating status differs, and C requires at least ten entrants to run independently.

The organizer expects around 100 competitors and plans to show selected games on electronic boards. In addition, it advertises €950 in A/B cash prizes (approximately $1,060) when at least 60 players enter. This guide covers the schedule, entry rules, awards and local travel arrangements.

📌 Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

All three groups use five-round Swiss pairings rather than a round-robin schedule. Players receive 90 minutes for the game and a 30-second Fischer increment from the first move. As a result, long games may last longer than the initial clock allocation suggests.

Group A counts for FIDE Standard, Austrian national Elo and German DWZ. Group B contributes to Austrian national Elo and DWZ, while Group C offers an unrated hobby competition. However, the organizer combines C with B if fewer than ten unrated players enter.

Participants may request one half-point bye in Rounds 1–4 before the chief arbiter prepares the relevant pairings. For Round 1, the player must also pay the fee in advance and secure written approval. Furthermore, entrants must switch off phones and smartwatches completely; an active device leads to an immediate forfeiture under the published rules.

🏆 Prize Fund

The official invitation announces €550 for A-Open and €400 for B-Open. Together, the six placement awards total €950 (approximately $1,060) at the November 6, 2026 ECB reference rate. However, the organizer guarantees these cash amounts only when at least 60 competitors take part.

In addition, the event recognizes leading women, lower-rated players, juniors and eligible Salzkammergut participants. The invitation assigns no verified extra cash values to those categories. Therefore, the amount in the Prize Fund field includes only the stated A/B placement awards.

The organizer uses the Hort system when eligible players tie for first place. Meanwhile, the remaining awards follow the invitation’s individual prize conditions. Cash recipients must attend the Sunday ceremony in person to collect their prizes.

♟️ Sections / Groups

Although all groups share the same venue and timetable, they keep separate player lists and rating classifications. Therefore, select the correct competition before sending an entry request.

The organizer checks ratings at the tournament’s start. Consequently, a player near the B-Open threshold should confirm eligibility with the tournament team. C participants without any Elo rating can compete separately once their group reaches the minimum field size.

📅 Schedule

The congress begins on Friday evening and continues with two rounds on Saturday and Sunday. All times follow Central European Summer Time (UTC+2). In particular, Friday’s attendance confirmation closes only ten minutes before Round 1.

The club closes registrations at 6:30 PM on Jun 25 and requires every player to confirm attendance by 6:50 PM. Therefore, leave time for hotel check-in and local transport before the first game. The awards ceremony follows the final Sunday round and usually starts around 6:00 PM.

📝 Registration

Players enter by contacting the chief arbiter by email or by phone in the evening. Include the competitor’s name, intended section and relevant federation or rating details. The organizer then confirms the entry directly.

For ordinary entries, players may pay at the event. However, the invitation recommends an advance transfer about one week earlier for anyone arriving close to the Friday start. Moreover, an approved Round 1 half-point bye requires prior payment and email confirmation, after which the fee becomes nonrefundable.

Before traveling, check your registered group and keep the organizer’s confirmation. The MyChess.Events Tournament Quick Info registration settings remain unchanged, so this article supplies the organizer’s details without redirecting the sidebar registration button.

🏛️ Organizer

ASKÖ Schachclub Bad Goisern runs local club chess and the annual Goiserer Open. Bernhard Scheutz directs the tournament, while IA IO Mag. Daniel Lieb acts as chief arbiter and registration contact. In addition, the club plans live coverage of selected boards.

For more about the association, consult the existing ASKÖ Schachclub Bad Goisern organizer profile on MyChess.Events.

📍 Venue

The event takes place at Festsaal Bad Goisern, Obere Marktstraße 11, 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee, Upper Austria, Austria. The municipal hall has a stage, event seating and audiovisual facilities. Moreover, the building offers a lift and an accessible restroom.

The organizer plans an on-site regional buffet, which can help players during the busy weekend. However, the Festsaal has no guest rooms; visitors should book a nearby hotel separately. The venue’s verified coordinates are 47.639442, 13.618948.

Nearby Restaurants and Cafés

Bad Goisern’s central streets offer restaurants and cafés around the market square. For example, the following establishments lie close to the chess hall. Before visiting, check weekend hours and whether each restaurant will operate in June 2027.

🏨 Accommodation

Because the hall stands near the center, visitors can compare several nearby hotels. Moreover, the railway station and market square provide convenient reference points when selecting accommodation. Book rooms for the actual tournament dates rather than relying on a general Salzkammergut location.

Players who want a relaxed Sunday departure can stay through June 28. Alternatively, a Thursday arrival offers extra flexibility before the Friday evening opening. These are travel suggestions rather than an organizer hotel package.

🚆 How to Get There

Bad Goisern lies in the Dachstein–Salzkammergut region between Bad Ischl and Hallstatt. Therefore, visitors can combine rail, regional buses and short local journeys to reach the town-center venue.

Because the opening round starts at 7:00 PM Friday, avoid a final train that leaves no margin for check-in. Likewise, prize contenders should allow time for the Sunday evening ceremony.

ℹ️ Other Information

The unrated C group opens the event to hobby players without national or FIDE Elo. However, the organizer merges C with B if fewer than ten players register for C. Special youth and rating awards do not create extra playing sections.

The club plans to show selected games through its live-board platform. Finally, the organizers require players to keep phones and smartwatches fully switched off inside the playing area.