WWRR Wachtebeke Winter Round Robin 2026
WWRR Wachtebeke Winter Round Robin 2026 brings a full week of classical chess to Wachtebeke, Belgium from 14β19 February 2026. The festival features 10-player Round Robin groups (by FIDE rating), a Mastergroup (for norms), a parallel 55+ tournament, and Rapid and Blitz side events β all hosted at the Lyceum, Wachtebeke-Dorp 21.
π Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| π Dates | 14 β 19 February 2026 |
| π Location | Wachtebeke, Belgium |
| ποΈ Venue | Lyceum, Wachtebeke-Dorp 21, 9185 Wachtebeke |
| π Tournament Type | FIDE-rated festival (Round Robin groups, Mastergroup, 55+, Rapid, Blitz) |
| 𧩠Tournament System | Round Robin (10-player groups) · Separate 55+ Swiss/round format as scheduled |
| π’ Number of Rounds | RR groups: 9 Β· 55+: 6 |
| β±οΈ Time Control | Classical: 90β² for 40 moves + 15β² to finish + 30β³/move from move 1 |
| β±οΈ Rapid | 15β² KO |
| β±οΈ Blitz | 5β² KO |
| π’ Organizer | Schaakclub De Pluspion (WWRR) |
| π€ Tournament Director | Dennis van Vliet |
| βοΈ Email | dvvliet@hotmail.be |
| βοΈ Phone | +32 486 65 20 00 |
| π³ Bank (entries/payments) | Schaakclub De Pluspion, Jules Persynplein 6, 9185 Wachtebeke β IBAN BE87 0680 6178 6094 Β· BIC GKCCBEBB |
π° Prize Fund
Round Robin Groups (per 10-player group)
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | β¬175 |
| 2nd | β¬50 + voucher β¬25 |
| 3rd | voucher β¬25 |
| 4th | voucher β¬10 |
55+ Tournament (example with 30 participants)
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | β¬200 |
| 2nd | β¬125 |
| 3rd | β¬75 |
| 4th | β¬50 |
| 5th | voucher β¬25 |
| 6th | voucher β¬25 |
Rating prizes (U1900): β¬75 and β¬50.
𧩠Sections / Groups
- Round Robin Tournaments β 10-player groups formed by FIDE Elo (Feb 2026 list).
- Mastergroup (for norms) β entry on request (contact TD).
- 55+ Tournament β FIDE-rated seniors event run alongside.
- Rapid & Blitz β one-session side events during the festival days.
β±οΈ Time Control & Tournament System
- Classical (RR & 55+): 90β²/40 + 15β², +30β³/move from move 1
- Rapid: 15β² KO
- Blitz: 5β² KO
- Pairing/Group formation: RR groups by FIDE Elo (Feb 2026).
π Schedule (local time)
Round Robin Groups (9 rounds)
| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Feb | Registration | 11:00β12:00 |
| Sat 14 Feb | Round 1 | 13:00 |
| Sat 14 Feb | Round 2 | 19:00 |
| Sun 15 Feb | Round 3 | 19:00 |
| Mon 16 Feb | Round 4 | 13:00 |
| Mon 16 Feb | Round 5 | 19:00 |
| Tue 17 Feb | Round 6 | 13:00 |
| Wed 18 Feb | Round 7 | 13:00 |
| Wed 18 Feb | Round 8 | 19:00 |
| Thu 19 Feb | Round 9 | 13:00 |
| Thu 19 Feb | Prize-giving | 19:00 |
55+ Tournament (6 rounds)
| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Feb | Registration | 17:00β18:00 |
| Sat 14 Feb | Round 1 | 19:00 |
| Sun 15 Feb | Round 2 | 19:00 |
| Mon 16 Feb | Round 3 | 13:00 |
| Tue 17 Feb | Round 4 | 13:00 |
| Wed 18 Feb | Round 5 | 13:00 |
| Thu 19 Feb | Round 6 | 13:00 |
| Thu 19 Feb | Prize-giving | 19:00 |
Side Events
- Rapid: Sun 15 Feb, 13:00
- Blitz: Tue 17 Feb, 19:00
π Registration & Fees
- Register online and complete payment before 8 February. Late payment after 8 February: +β¬10.
- Fees: Round Robin: β¬60 Β· Mastergroup (norms): on request Β· 55+: β¬45
- Payment account: see Event Details (IBAN/BIC).
- Contact / Entries: dvvliet@hotmail.be Β· +32 486 65 20 00 (TD Dennis van Vliet)
π’ Organizer
Schaakclub De Pluspion (WWRR) β community-driven Belgian chess club hosting structured RR groups, senior events, and Rapid/Blitz add-ons at a central venue in Wachtebeke. Tournament Director: Dennis van Vliet.
ποΈ Venue
Lyceum, Wachtebeke-Dorp 21, 9185 Wachtebeke
Comfortable multi-room school facility, easy access from the town center, with prize-giving on site after the final rounds.
ποΈ Accommodation
Players typically stay in Wachtebeke and nearby Ghent or Lokeren hotels and guesthouses. Early booking is recommended due to the concentrated festival schedule.
π How to Get There
- By Train/Bus: Regional rail to Gent-Sint-Pieters or Lokeren, then local bus/taxi to Wachtebeke.
- By Car: Convenient access via E34/R4; on-street parking near the venue.
- By Air: Brussels (BRU) and Antwerp (ANR) with onward rail/bus.
The WWRR format is all about focused, serious chess in a friendly Belgian setting: fixed opponents, deep classical time controls, and a festival rhythm that keeps everyone sharp β with Rapid and Blitz to round out the fun.
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