Amsterdam Chess Open 2025
The Amsterdam Chess Open 2025 welcomes players of all levels to a friendly weekend tournament in the heart of the Netherlands.
Held October 24–26, 2025 at the Corry Tendeloo House, the event features 6 rounds (90+30) across A–D groups — fast, competitive, and easy to reach.
Event Details
| 📅 Dates | 24–26 October 2025 |
| 📍 Location | Corry Tendeloo House (AUAS Business Campus), Fraijlemaborg 133, 1102 CV Amsterdam |
| 🏆 Prize Fund | Group and rating prizes |
| ♟️ Tournament Type | Weekend Open (Groups A–D) |
| 🧩 Tournament System | Swiss |
| 🔢 Number of Rounds | 6 (two per day) |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 90′ + 30″ increment |
| 🚫 Late Arrival | 30 minutes default |
| amsterdamchessopen@gmail.com | |
| ☎️ Phone | +31 40 720 1727 (WhatsApp) |
| 🔗 Official Website | chessopen.amsterdam |
| 📊 Pairings & Results | Chess.com Events Page |
Prize Fund & Breakdown
| Category | Notes |
| Overall Prizes | Announced at Round 1 |
| Rating Group Prizes | A–D sections each have separate awards |
| Tiebreaks | Standard ECU rules apply |
Time Control & Pairings
90 + 30 classical for the whole game. Two rounds per day; Swiss pairings with up to two half-point byes (early rounds).
Sections / Groups
| Group | Rating Range |
| A | ≥ 2050 |
| B | 1850–2100 |
| C | 1650–1900 |
| D | ≤ 1700 |
Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
| Fri, 24 Oct | 10:00 • 15:00 | Rounds 1 & 2 |
| Sat, 25 Oct | 10:00 • 15:00 | Rounds 3 & 4 |
| Sun, 26 Oct | 10:00 • 15:00 | Rounds 5 & 6 • Awards |
Registration
- Online registration via the official website
- Entry fee ≈ €50; (W)GM/(W)IM free; (W)FM 50% discount (before Sep 1)
- For details see chessopen.amsterdam
Organizer
Amsterdam Chess Open is a volunteer-run initiative aimed at promoting accessible, high-quality chess events in the Netherlands.
- Organizer: Amsterdam Chess Open
- Email: amsterdamchessopen@gmail.com
- Phone: +31 40 720 1727 (WhatsApp)
- Website: chessopen.amsterdam
Venue
Corry Tendeloo House (AUAS Business Campus), Fraijlemaborg 133, 1102 CV Amsterdam
Google Maps: Fraijlemaborg 133, Amsterdam
A modern academic venue close to Bijlmer ArenA station with cafés and services nearby.
Accommodation
Plenty of hotels and apartments within Amsterdam Zuid-Oost and Bijlmer area. Public transport and metro stations just minutes away.
How to Get There
- Air: Schiphol (AMS) → train/metro to Bijlmer ArenA (20 min)
- Train: NS station Bijlmer ArenA 5-min walk
- Car: Paid parking (P18 HvA) nearby
Fast-paced, friendly, and competitive — enjoy a fantastic chess weekend in Amsterdam.
