
Bohuslavice Open 2026 will be played on April 25, 2026 in Bohuslavice, Czechia, making it a well-established rapid chess tournament in the Opava district in 2026. This over-the-board chess tournament in Bohuslavice, Czechia, in 2026 will use a 9-round Swiss format with a 13 minutes + 2 seconds increment time control. In addition, the event is part of the Grand Prix of the Czech Republic in rapid chess and continues the long-standing Bohuslavice tradition.
As a respected chess tournament in Bohuslavice, Czechia, Bohuslavice Open 2026 combines a large playing hall, a broad prize structure, and a player-friendly one-day schedule. Moreover, with a maximum capacity of 200 participants, category prizes, and practical transport support from Ostrava, the tournament offers a strong option for players looking for a competitive spring rapid chess event in the Czech Republic.
🗓️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | April 25, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Kulturní dům Bohuslavice, Opavská 487, 747 19 Bohuslavice, Czechia |
| ♟️ Format | Swiss, 9 rounds |
| 📂 Sections | 1 open section |
| ⏱️ Time control | 13 minutes + 2 seconds increment per move |
| 💳 Entry fee | CZK 150-250 |
| 💰 Prize fund | USD 1,520 (approx.) |
| 👤 Eligibility | Open to players who know the rules of chess; foreign players must have a FIDE ID |
| 👥 Capacity | Maximum 200 players |
| 🧩 Organizer notes | The event is part of the Grand Prix of the Czech Republic in rapid chess 2025-2026 |
🏆 Prize Fund
| Category | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Main tournament | 1st | 5000 Kč |
| Main tournament | 2nd | 4000 Kč |
| Main tournament | 3rd | 3500 Kč |
| Main tournament | 4th | 3000 Kč |
| Main tournament | 5th | 2500 Kč |
| Main tournament | 6th | 2000 Kč |
| Main tournament | 7th | 1500 Kč |
| Main tournament | 8th | 1000 Kč |
| Main tournament | 9th | 700 Kč |
| Main tournament | 10th | 500 Kč |
| Category | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| ELO up to 1600 | 1st | 500 Kč |
| ELO up to 1600 | 2nd | 300 Kč |
| ELO up to 1600 | 3rd | 200 Kč |
| ELO 1601-1800 | 1st | 500 Kč |
| ELO 1601-1800 | 2nd | 300 Kč |
| ELO 1601-1800 | 3rd | 200 Kč |
| ELO 1801-2000 | 1st | 500 Kč |
| ELO 1801-2000 | 2nd | 300 Kč |
| ELO 1801-2000 | 3rd | 200 Kč |
| ELO 2001-2200 | 1st | 500 Kč |
| ELO 2001-2200 | 2nd | 300 Kč |
| ELO 2001-2200 | 3rd | 200 Kč |
| Category | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Bohuslavice players | 1st | 400 Kč |
| Bohuslavice players | 2nd | 300 Kč |
| Bohuslavice players | 3rd | 200 Kč |
| Bohuslavice players | 4th | 100 Kč |
| Oldest participant | 1st | 200 Kč |
| Best woman | 1st | 500 Kč |
| Best senior woman born 1966 or earlier | 1st | 500 Kč |
| Best junior girl born 2006 or later | 1st | 500 Kč |
| Best senior born 1966 or earlier | 1st | 500 Kč |
| Best junior born 2006 or later | 1st | 500 Kč |
Cash prizes are cumulative. Youth prizes are separate and are not cumulative with each other.
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament will be played as a 9-round Swiss rapid chess tournament with a 13+2 time control. There is one playing group, and the waiting time is 13 minutes.
The event also serves as the 39th championship tournament of Bohuslavice and the 19th stage of the Czech Grand Prix in rapid chess for the 2025-2026 season.
📂 Sections / Groups
The event has one open section. However, the prize structure also includes separate awards for rating groups, local Bohuslavice players, women, seniors, juniors, and the oldest participant.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Weekday | Time | Round / Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2026 | Saturday | 8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Registration and check-in |
| April 25, 2026 | Saturday | 9:30 a.m. | Tournament start |
| April 25, 2026 | Saturday | 4:30 p.m. | Approximate end of tournament |
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| How to register | Online registration form or email registration |
| turnaj@bohuslaviceopen.cz | |
| Entry fee | Adults registered in advance: 200 Kč |
| Late adult entry | 250 Kč |
| Junior entry | Players born in 2008 or later registered in advance: 150 Kč |
| Late junior entry | 200 Kč |
| Exemptions | Players on the ŠSČR talent list and players with GM or IM titles do not pay the entry fee |
| Payment method | Cash payment at on-site registration |
| Capacity rule | Registration may close when the playing hall reaches capacity |
| Organizer rule | The organizer reserves the right to reject a registration |
👥 Organizer
The Bohuslavice Open organizing team runs one of the best-known rapid chess events in the region and continues a long local tournament tradition in Bohuslavice. The event combines competitive play, category prizes, and practical tournament logistics, which makes it attractive for both experienced players and ambitious club competitors.
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Email: turnaj@bohuslaviceopen.cz
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Phone: +420602576529
🏨 Venue
Kulturní dům Bohuslavice, Opavská 487, 747 19 Bohuslavice, Czechia
The tournament will be played at the cultural center in Bohuslavice, which is the official venue for the event. Because the full competition is scheduled for one day, the venue gives players a practical and concentrated tournament setup. Players should arrive early enough to complete check-in before the start.
🚗 How to Get There
Players can travel directly to Bohuslavice by car using the official venue address. In addition, a special chess bus from Ostrava is planned for tournament participants, with boarding points at Přívoz, Hranečník, Hrabůvka, Svinov, and Poruba.
Round-trip transport on the special bus costs 50 Kč and is paid in cash on the bus. Players who want to use this transport should indicate their preferred boarding stop in the registration form.
This long-running rapid event offers a strong mix of tradition, prize opportunities, and practical tournament organization for players who want a serious chess day in Bohuslavice.
Additional Details
Prize Fund - $1,520