Open Amstelveens Snelschaakkampioenschap
Open Amstelveens Snelschaakkampioenschap takes place on April 3, 2026 in Amstelveen, Netherlands and offers a lively evening blitz chess tournament for players who enjoy fast, practical games. The event runs at Hermann Wesselink College and uses a 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment time control. In addition, the tournament welcomes players in youth and senior categories, which makes it an accessible local competition in the Amsterdam area.
The Open Amstelveens Snelschaakkampioenschap gives players a compact one-day format, a clear schedule, and a straightforward entry process. Moreover, the organizer lists a €10 entry fee and a confirmed first cash prize of EUR 150. Because the event starts in the evening and finishes with a same-night prize ceremony, this FIDE-style blitz chess event suits players who want a focused and energetic over-the-board tournament in Amstelveen, Netherlands.
🗓️ Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | April 3, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Amstelveen, Netherlands |
| ♟️ Format | Blitz chess tournament |
| 📂 Sections | Youth, Senior |
| ⏱️ Time control | 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment |
| 💳 Entry fee | EUR 10 |
| 💰 Prize fund | USD 173 (approx.) |
| 👤 Eligibility | Youth and senior players |
| 🧩 Organizer notes | The event starts at 19:45, and the prize ceremony begins at 23:30. |
🏆 Prize Fund
| Prize / Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1st place | EUR 150 |
The organizer also lists prizes for 2nd and 3rd place. However, the published event details do not confirm those amounts.
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The event uses a 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment time control. In addition, the organizer presents the tournament as a blitz chess event. The published event details do not confirm the number of rounds, pairing system, tie-break system, rating list, byes policy, default time, or acceleration method.
📂 Sections / Groups
| Section | Rating / target group | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Youth | Youth players | Official category listed by the organizer |
| Senior | Senior players | Official category listed by the organizer |
📅 Schedule
| Date | Weekday | Time | Round / Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | 19:45 | Registration closes |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | 19:45 | Games start |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | 23:30 | Prize ceremony |
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| How to register | Register before the start of play |
| Entry fee | EUR 10 |
| Deadline | April 3, 2026 at 19:45 |
| Confirmation / check-in rules | Players must complete registration by 19:45 |
👥 Organizer
Schaakbond Groot-Amsterdam (SGA) and S.V. Zukertort Amstelveen organize the Open Amstelveens Snelschaakkampioenschap. In addition, the published event details name Eric Roosendaal as the contact person for this Amstelveen chess tournament.
🏨 Venue
Hermann Wesselink College, Startbaan 3, Amstelveen, Netherlands
Hermann Wesselink College hosts this one-day blitz chess event in Amstelveen. Moreover, the published venue details give players a clear tournament location and support a simple same-evening schedule with registration, games, and prize-giving in one place.
🚗 How to Get There
The venue stands in Amstelveen, Netherlands, at Hermann Wesselink College on Startbaan 3. Therefore, players should plan their arrival early enough to complete registration before 19:45 and begin play on time.
This fast and focused blitz chess tournament in Amstelveen gives players a sharp competitive setting, quick games, and an efficient one-evening format.
Additional Details
Prize Fund - $173
Organizer
S.V. Zukertort Amstelveen is a chess club and tournament organizer based in Amstelveen, North Holland, Netherlands. Founded in 1884, it is one of the long-established chess organizations in the Dutch chess scene. In addition, the club plays an active role in both local and regional competition while maintaining a strong presence in the wider Amstelveen chess community.
The club organizes a broad range of chess activities, including open chess tournament events, club competitions, youth tournaments, and rated over-the-board play. It is the organizer of the Open Amstelveens Snelschaakkampioenschap, a well-known local blitz chess event held in Amstelveen. Moreover, the organization also runs rapid chess, internal competitions, school-related chess activity, and youth events, which gives it a broad and active tournament profile. Its regular use of the Hermann Wesselink College as a playing venue also gives the club a stable home base for event organization.
Over the years, the club has combined competitive ambition with strong community development. Furthermore, it has earned recognition for membership growth and for its active support of junior chess, which helps connect new players with organized club chess. At the same time, the club remains visible in team competition and in the regional chess calendar through steady event delivery and volunteer leadership. As a result, S.V. Zukertort Amstelveen stands out as a respected tournament organizer and an important part of chess life in Amstelveen.
