Jyväs-Shakki

Jyväs-Shakki ry is a long-running chess club based in Jyväskylä, Central Finland. Founded in 1946, it supports competitive and social chess in the region. Today, it serves as a local tournament organizer for national and international events.

Jyväs-Shakki organizes the Heart of Finland Open, a flagship open chess tournament held each summer in Jyväskylä. Moreover, the event is a nine-round Swiss with FIDE-rated tournaments at classical time controls. In addition, the club coordinates registration, byes, and on-site round logistics. As a result, players get a smooth, reliable competition week.

Furthermore, the club promotes junior chess program activity through training and regular club sessions. At the same time, it emphasizes fair play and a calm playing environment. Therefore, visitors can focus on chess while enjoying Central Finland hospitality.

• Address: Jyväskylä Christian Institute, Sulkulantie 28, Jyväskylä, Finland

• Email: 6qssam@gmail.com

• Email 2: eetu.tiiva@outlook.com

• Phone: +358 40 512 3864

• Phone 2: +358 40 935 7959

• Website: https://jyvas-shakki.weebly.com/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/346294175409077/

• Main contact: Sami Hämäläinen