The RADNICKICHESS OPEN Rating Tournament up to 2300 takes place March 21-29, 2026 in Belgrade, Serbia, offering an amateur classical open designed for players with a standard FIDE rating between 0 and 2300. Hosted by ŠK Radnički, the event provides a structured nine-round Swiss competition with classical time controls and live-board possibilities for top games, making it attractive for ambitious club players seeking rated games in a focused environment.

The tournament limits participation to a small field and prioritizes players who complete registration early. With guaranteed prizes based on participation thresholds and multiple special-category awards, the event creates competitive opportunities across rating groups while maintaining a traditional club-tournament atmosphere in Belgrade.

🗓️ Event Details

🏆 Prize Fund

The tournament guarantees a total cash prize fund of 80,000 RSD (approximately $740 USD) provided that at least 40 players participate. Prizes are divisible in case of ties.

Main prizes:

Special prizes (cups for winners; medals for second and third):

• Best player rated 0–1800

• Best player rated 1801–2000

• Best woman

• Best senior 50+ (born 1976 or earlier)

• Best senior 65+ (born 1961 or earlier)

• Best youth (born 2008 or later)

Each special category requires a minimum of three participants.

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The tournament runs a 9-round Swiss System using Swiss-Manager. Games follow a classical time control of 90 minutes for the first 40 moves, then 30 minutes to finish, with a 30-second increment from move one.

Players may request up to three half-point byes within the first six rounds with prior notice to the arbiter. The allowed lateness is 60 minutes after the scheduled start time.

📂 Sections / Groups

The event runs as a single rating-limited open tournament for players up to 2300 Elo.

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

Players can register by phone, Viber, or WhatsApp, or on the day of the tournament until 16:00.

Entry fees:

• 5,000 RSD

• €50 for players who are not Serbian citizens

Payments:
Raiffeisen Bank account: 265-7026159-18 — Boban Božinović

Registration contact:

• Phone: +381 64 350 21 74

• Phone: +43 667 77004847

👥 Organizer

ŠK Radnički organizes the tournament with CM Boban Božinović serving as tournament director and managing applications, payments, and operational logistics for the event.

• Email: bozinovic2007@yahoo.com

🏨 Venue

ŠK Radnički, Gospodara Vučića Street No. 231, Belgrade, Serbia
The tournament takes place at the Radnički Chess Club premises, providing a dedicated playing environment suited to classical tournament conditions.

🚗 How to Get There

Belgrade is accessible via Nikola Tesla Airport with frequent regional and international connections. From central transport hubs, local buses and taxis provide direct routes to Gospodara Vučića Street.

Compete through nine classical rounds, sharpen your rating, and test your consistency against a focused field at Radnički Chess Club.

🧾 Other

The tournament does not schedule double rounds. The organizers may broadcast games from the first two boards. Priority for participation is given to players who pay the entry fee in advance.