Nestled just south of Munich with quick S-Bahn access, the 1. Schach Open im Münchner Oberland 2026 will be staged 28-31 March 2026 in Holzkirchen, Germany, offering a compact spring festival for club players and titled guests. The classical Open runs across four days at a professional cadence (increment from move one), with pairings and results submitted for national and international rating.

The setting is the Festsaal of KULTUR im Oberbräu, a modern cultural venue right on the Holzkirchen Marktplatz – bright playing conditions, cafés at the doorstep, and walkable from the train station. A separate Blitz tournament rounds off the program on the eve of the Open, giving participants and locals a festive prologue to the main event.

🗓️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

• System: Swiss, classical chess; pairings with standard tie-break orders as announced on site.

• Cadence: 90′ + 30″/move from move 1.

• Default time / forfeit: per FIDE Laws of Chess (organiser announcement on site).

• Fair play: Mobile devices must be switched off in the playing area; anti-cheating measures may include device checks and random scanning.

📂 Sections / Groups

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

• Entry: Follow the organiser’s announcements (TV Tegernsee, Sparte Schach).

• Requirements: Valid FIDE ID; agree to rating submission and event photo policy.

• Payments/fees: Published by organiser together with start lists and on-site instructions.

• Check-in: On-site verification before Round 1 (bring ID and, if applicable, federation/club details).

👥 Organizer

The festival is hosted by TV Tegernsee 1888 e.V. – Sparte Schach, one of Upper Bavaria’s most active clubs (Holzkirchen/Tegernsee region), experienced in running large open events and youth programs. For tournament operations and venue coordination they collaborate closely with KULTUR im Oberbräu and regional chess officials.

• Email (tournament office): schachturniere-tegernsee@online.de

• Club website: https://www.schachclub-tegernsee.de/

• Parent club: https://www.tv-tegernsee.de/

• General email (club): tvt@tv-tegernsee.de

• Contact person (Spartenleiter Schach): Gerhard Lettl – Phone: +49 8024 4702568 – Email: gerhardlettl@hotmail.com

🏨 Venue

KULTUR im Oberbräu – Festsaal
Marktplatz 18a, 83607 Holzkirchen, Germany

A centrally located cultural house with a spacious, well-lit Festsaal and foyer areas suitable for top-quality chess events; a short walk from Holzkirchen station with cafés and services around the Marktplatz. The venue is barrier-reduced with lift access and nearby underground parking (P5 Hafnerstraße).

🛎️ Accommodation

• Holzkirchen and the wider Oberland offer hotels, guesthouses, and apartments within walking distance or a short ride; book early due to Easter-period demand.

• For extended stays, options around Tegernsee, Miesbach, and Bad Tölz are reachable by BRB/MVV regional trains or car in 15-30 minutes.

🚗 How to Get There

• Train (BRB/MVV): Holzkirchen Bahnhof; approx. 10–15 minutes’ walk (≈900 m) to Marktplatz.

• Car: Navigate to Marktplatz 18a, 83607 Holzkirchen; parking in Tiefgarage P5 (Hafnerstraße) and public lots around Marktplatz/Herdergarten.

• Airport: From Munich (MUC) by S-Bahn + BRB via München Hbf to Holzkirchen (≈70–90 minutes total).

Play strong spring chess in the Alpine foothills—clear cadence, a superb downtown venue, and a friendly festival vibe at the Schach Open im Münchner Oberland 2026.