1st Binzer Seniorenfruehling 2026, April 11-19, 2026, in Ostseebad Binz, Germany offers a dedicated senior chess week on the island of Rügen with a comfortable seaside hotel setting and one classical round per day. The event targets FIDE senior players age 50+ who want long games, consistent daily start times, and a friendly tournament community in a resort atmosphere.

DJK Regensburg Nord runs a 9-round Swiss with Elo and DWZ evaluation and a classical increment time control that rewards accurate endgame play. The tournament caps the field at 160 players and includes a minimum guaranteed cash prize pool of about €1,600 when at least 130 players enter. Players stay directly at the venue hotel and can book special half-board packages under the official tournament keyword.

🗓️ Event Details

🏆 Prize Fund

The organizer guarantees cash prizes when at least 130 players enter.

Overall prizes

Rating prizes

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The tournament runs a 9-round Swiss system and uses a time control of 130 minutes for the whole game with a 30-second increment per move. The event applies a 30-minute default time. The tournament uses these tie-breaks in this order: opponents’ average rating, then 3-point scoring.

📂 Sections / Groups

The tournament runs one Open section for FIDE senior players age 50+.

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

Register online and provide your name, club, and FIDE ID:
https://s3.chess-results.com/tnr1308762.aspx?lan=0&SNode=S0
https://xn--1-binzer-seniorenfrhling-2026-3bd.schachwofi.de/

Pay the €90 entry fee by bank transfer and use the stated reference:
Account name: Wolfgang Fiedler
IBAN: DE31 7606 9559 0002 9935 46
BIC: GENODEF1NEA
Reference: Binzer Schachfrühling 2026

The organizer closes registration on April 11, 2026 and limits the field to 160 players.

👥 Organizer

DJK Regensburg Nord (Chess Section) organizes the Binzer Seniorenfruehling as a structured senior chess week that combines classical competition with a seaside resort venue and on-site accommodation, creating a focused daily rhythm and a strong community atmosphere across nine rounds.

• Email: fiedlerw@t-online.de

• Website: https://xn--1-binzer-seniorenfrhling-2026-3bd.schachwofi.de/

🏨 Venue

IFA Hotel Rügen, Strandpromenade 74, 18609 Ostseebad Binz, Germany
The tournament plays at a beachfront hotel on the island of Rügen, where players can stay on site and keep the entire event in one location. The hotel supports a full tournament week with comfortable rooms, dedicated playing space, and resort-style amenities that help players recharge between rounds.

🛎️ Accommodation

Book directly with the hotel and use the keyword “Schach Frühling 2026” to access the tournament package rates. The hotel offers half-board stays for chess participants from €92 per night (single room) and from €130 per night (double room). The hotel also charges a parking package of €60 for the full stay.

Hotel website: https://ifahotels.com/ifa-ruegen-hotel/ruegen
Reservations phone: Tel038393 -9 – 20 -75 (21 or 22)

🚗 How to Get There

Travel to Ostseebad Binz on the island of Rügen and continue to Strandpromenade 74 for the IFA Hotel Rügen. Drivers can plan arrival directly to the hotel and use the on-site parking options offered for the event stay.

Bring steady classical focus to Rügen and turn nine rounds into a full week of competitive senior chess by the Baltic Sea.

🧾 Other

The organizer may exclude players who currently face suspensions or exclusions from relevant chess federations. Players also accept the publication of results and tournament-related media, including photos and reports, as part of tournament participation.