2. Zimmner Jubiläumsopen will take place from October 1-4, 2026, in Groß-Zimmern, Germany. This is a chess tournament in Groß-Zimmern, Germany, in 2026.
The event celebrates 750 years of Groß-Zimmern and offers a FIDE-rated classical chess tournament with 7 Swiss-system rounds. Players compete in one group with a maximum field of 150 participants.
The tournament suits club players, youth players, coaches, families, and visitors who want a structured long-time-control event in Hesse. In addition, the schedule over the German Unity Day period gives players a clear four-day tournament format.
♟️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏷️ Tournament | 2. Zimmner Jubiläumsopen |
| 📅 Dates | October 1-4, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Groß-Zimmern, Germany |
| 🏛️ Venue | Mehrzweckhalle, Rathausplatz 2, 64846 Groß-Zimmern, Germany |
| 🎉 Occasion | 750 years of Groß-Zimmern |
| ♟️ Format | Classical open tournament |
| 🌍 Rating | FIDE-rated and DWZ-rated |
| 🔢 Rounds | 7 |
| 🧩 Pairing system | Swiss system |
| ⏱️ Time control | 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| 👥 Capacity | Maximum 150 players |
| ⚖️ Rules | FIDE rules apply |
| ⏳ Default time | 30 minutes from the scheduled start time |
| 🧑⚖️ Arbiters | Holger Bergmann, International Arbiter; Fabian Czappa, National Arbiter |
| 💶 Entry fee | Adults: €35; youth players born in 2008 or later: €25 |
| 🆓 Free entry | GM, IM, FM, WGM, WIM, and WFM players |
| 🏆 Prize fund | €2,550, approximately US$2,960 |
| ♟️ Chess-Results | Tournament listing available |
| 🏛️ Organizer | SC Groß-Zimmern 1921 e.V. |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses a classical time control of 90 minutes per player, plus a 30-second increment from move 1. Therefore, players can expect a serious long-game format with enough time for calculation and strategic play.
Pairings follow the Swiss system across 7 rounds. The event runs in one group and counts for both FIDE rating and DWZ rating. Also, the tournament rating number uses DWZ.
FIDE rules apply throughout the event. In addition, the default time is 30 minutes from the scheduled start of each round.
🏆 Prize Fund
The confirmed prize fund is €2,550, approximately US$2,960. The prize structure includes main prizes, special category prizes, rating prizes, and a jubilee prize.
| Prize Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1st place | €500 |
| 2nd place | €425 |
| 3rd place | €350 |
| 4th place | €275 |
| 5th place | €200 |
| Women | 1st place: €50; 2nd place: €35 |
| Players born in 1966 or earlier | 1st place: €50; 2nd place: €35 |
| Youth players born in 2008 or later | 1st place: €50; 2nd place: €35 |
| TWZ 0–1350 | 1st place: €50; 2nd place: €35 |
| TWZ 1351–1500 | 1st place: €50; 2nd place: €35 |
| TWZ 1501–1650 | 1st place: €50; 2nd place: €35 |
| TWZ 1651–1800 | 1st place: €50; 2nd place: €35 |
| TWZ 1801–1950 | 1st place: €50; 2nd place: €35 |
| TWZ 1951–2100 | 1st place: €50; 2nd place: €35 |
| Jubilee prize, 75th place | €35 |
Players cannot receive multiple prizes. The prize order starts with main prizes, then women’s prizes, age-group prizes, rating prizes, and the jubilee prize.
👥 Sections / Groups
Open Tournament
The event runs as one open group with a maximum of 150 participants. Players compete together in a 7-round Swiss-system tournament.
Prize Categories
Special prize categories include women, players born in 1966 or earlier, and youth players born in 2008 or later. The tournament also includes rating prizes across several TWZ bands from 0 to 2100.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Round / Activity |
|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2026 | — | Registration deadline |
| October 1, 2026 | 16:00–17:30 | Mandatory on-site registration |
| October 1, 2026 | 18:00 | Round 1 |
| October 2, 2026 | 09:00 | Round 2 |
| October 2, 2026 | 14:30 | Round 3 |
| October 3, 2026 | 09:00 | Round 4 |
| October 3, 2026 | 14:30 | Round 5 |
| October 4, 2026 | 09:00 | Round 6 |
| October 4, 2026 | 14:30 | Round 7 |
| October 4, 2026 | After Round 7 | Prize ceremony |
📝 Registration
| Registration Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Registration method | Online form or email registration |
| Registration deadline | September 25, 2026 |
| On-site registration | October 1, 2026, from 16:00 to 17:30 |
| Entry fee | Adults: €35; youth players born in 2008 or later: €25 |
| Free entry | GM, IM, FM, WGM, WIM, and WFM players |
| Payment | Bank transfer to SC Groß-Zimmern 1921 e.V. |
| Payment reference | “JO750 + surname, first name” |
| Capacity | Maximum 150 players |
| Waiting list | A waiting list will apply if the player limit is reached |
| Start place rule | Registration order follows payment receipt |
| Unpaid entry rule | A start place may be released if the entry fee is not paid within one week |
🏛️ Organizer
Organizer: SC Groß-Zimmern 1921 e.V.
SC Groß-Zimmern 1921 e.V. organizes the 2. Zimmner Jubiläumsopen as part of the 750-year celebration of Groß-Zimmern. The club runs the event as a rated classical tournament with one open field, a confirmed prize fund, and a clear four-day schedule.
Email: jo750@scgross-zimmern.de
Phone: +49 176 36362926
📍 Venue
Mehrzweckhalle, Rathausplatz 2, 64846 Groß-Zimmern, Germany
The tournament will take place at Mehrzweckhalle in Groß-Zimmern. Players should use the full venue address for map navigation and arrive early enough for the mandatory on-site registration on October 1.
🚆 How to Get There
Players and visitors can travel directly to Mehrzweckhalle at Rathausplatz 2 in Groß-Zimmern. The venue address gives a clear arrival point for local players, families, and visitors coming for the four-day tournament.
ℹ️ Other Practical Information
The final standings use Buchholz with one cut as the first tiebreak. Sonneborn-Berger then applies if players remain tied. If a tie still remains, the affected prizes are shared.
Players must attend the prize ceremony to receive prizes. In addition, tournament data, results, games, photos, and reports may be published as part of the event.
Overall, this event gives players a strong opportunity to compete in Groß-Zimmern during a well-structured FIDE-rated chess tournament.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $2,960
Organizer
♟️ About the Organizer
SC Groß-Zimmern 1921 e.V. is a historic chess club in Groß-Zimmern, Hesse. The club dates back to 1921 and gives local players a regular home for over-the-board chess. Its playing venue is Kulturzentrum Glöckelchen on Angelstraße 18, where juniors and adults meet every Friday.
The club runs separate Friday chess sessions for young players and adults. Youth training starts in the early evening, while adult play and training begin later the same night. Therefore, players can use the same club structure for casual games, tournament preparation, and regular chess improvement. The club also offers theme-based training evenings with lectures, group work, and practical study material.
🏆 Chess Events and Activities
SC Groß-Zimmern 1921 e.V. has an active competition program. The club fields several teams in regional chess and lists adult team activity across multiple squads. Its first team competes in the Starkenburgliga, while other teams give more players the chance to play official league chess. In addition, the club takes part in cup and team formats within the Hessian and Starkenburg chess structure.
The club calendar includes monthly blitz tournaments, an internal long-time-control tournament, training evenings, and league rounds. Its blitz championship uses 5+0 games and runs as a regular club series. Meanwhile, the internal long-time-control event uses 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move across 12 rounds. The club also organizes the Zimmner Schachjubiläumsopen, a classical open tournament with seven Swiss-system rounds and a 90+30 time control.
🌍 Player Experience and Community
Players who visit SC Groß-Zimmern 1921 e.V. find a structured club environment with league chess, internal events, training, and youth activity in one place. The Glöckelchen venue gives the club a stable base for games, meetings, celebrations, and tournament rounds. Moreover, the playing room supports both regular club nights and competitive events.
The club’s youth chess program has a visible place in its activity. Young players take part in youth training, club events, the Starkenburg Youth Grand Prix, and Hessian youth competitions. The club also runs youth blitz events around seasonal club dates. As a result, juniors can start with local training and then move into stronger regional tournaments. For adult players, classical chess events, blitz nights, and league matches create a consistent tournament path in Groß-Zimmern.
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