ADELBODEN Swiss Alpine Open 2025
ADELBODEN Swiss Alpine Open 2025 combines breathtaking mountain scenery with top‑quality chess.
Part of the Swiss Chess Tour, this event offers players a perfect mix of competitive spirit and the peaceful charm of the Swiss Alps – a memorable experience for professionals and amateurs alike.
📌 Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | 25 – 28 July 2025 |
| 📍 Location | Adelboden, Switzerland |
| 🏟️ Venue | Kursaal Adelboden |
| 🏁 Tournament Type | FIDE‑rated International Open |
| 🧩 Tournament System | 7‑round Swiss System |
| 🔢 Number of Rounds | 7 |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1 |
| 🏢 Organizer | Swiss Chess Tour |
| ✉️ Email | info@swisschesstour.com |
| 🔗 Official Website | swisschesstour.com |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
- System: 7‑round Swiss, FIDE‑rated.
- Time Control: 90 minutes for the game with a 30‑second increment from move 1.
- Default time: 30 minutes.
- Pairings: Accelerated Swiss if necessary.
👥 Sections / Groups
| Group | Rating Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Master Section | 2000+ | Open to all titled players and rated above 2000 |
| Amateur Section | U2000 | Open to players below 2000 FIDE rating |
📅 Schedule
| Date | Event / Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 25 July | Opening & R1 | 17:00 |
| 26 July | R2 – R3 | 09:30 / 15:30 |
| 27 July | R4 – R5 | 09:30 / 15:30 |
| 28 July | R6 – R7 & Closing Ceremony | 09:30 / 15:30 |
📝 Registration
- Registration available online at swisschesstour.com.
- Entries accepted until 20 July 2025.
- Limited capacity — early registration recommended.
🏢 Organizer
Swiss Chess Tour, renowned for organizing a series of professional FIDE‑rated tournaments across Switzerland.
Email: info@swisschesstour.com | Website: swisschesstour.com
🏟️ Venue
Kursaal Adelboden, Switzerland
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🏨 Accommodation
Adelboden offers a wide range of hotels and mountain lodges. Participants can benefit from special tournament discounts at select partner hotels.
🚗 How to Get There
- By Air: Nearest airports – Bern (BRN), Zurich (ZRH), Geneva (GVA)
- By Train: Bern → Frutigen → Adelboden (bus connection)
- By Car: Approx. 1.5 hours from Bern via Route 6
✨ Motivation
Join this scenic chess adventure in the heart of the Swiss Alps at the ADELBODEN Swiss Alpine Open 2025!
