The 20. Werner-Obermeyer-Open Ortenburg will take place on September 11-13, 2026 in Ortenburg, Germany as a FIDE-rated international chess tournament. The 2026 edition uses a classical chess format with a 5-round Swiss system, and the organizer rates all sections for both Elo and DWZ. This weekend event in Ortenburg, Germany includes three sections (A, B, and C) and offers a confirmed cash prize fund of EUR 2,800.

The 20. Werner-Obermeyer-Open Ortenburg continues the tournament tradition in Ortenburg, Germany and has been named in memory of Werner Obermeyer since 2024. The event takes place in a hotel playing venue and welcomes adult players, youth players, and children across rating-based groups. The official announcement also defines registration deadlines, payment rules, attendance requirements, and accommodation options at the playing venue.

🗓️ Event Details

🏆 Prize Fund

Prize funds are listed in euro and total EUR 2,800 in confirmed cash prizes. If players tie, the organizer splits the prize money. The organizer awards prize money and trophies only to players who attend the prize ceremony. In each section, the top three players and the best youth player (born 2008 or later) also receive trophies.

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The tournament uses a Swiss system over 5 rounds. The official time control is 90 minutes for 40 moves, plus 30 minutes for the rest of the game, with a 30-second increment from move 1. The organizer evaluates all sections for both Elo and DWZ.

The organizer uses TWZ for section assignment, defined as the higher value of Elo and DWZ unless the player states otherwise during registration (reference date: September 11, 2026). The announced ranking criteria are points first, followed by Buchholz and Sonneborn-Berger tie-breaks.

📂 Sections / Groups

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

👥 Organizer

Schachclub Ortenburg 1894 e.V. organizes the 20. Werner-Obermeyer-Open Ortenburg in Ortenburg, Germany. The club publishes the official announcement, registration form, schedule, accommodation details, and tournament rules on its website and runs the event as a FIDE-rules tournament.

• Email: open@schachclub-ortenburg.com

• Website: https://www.schachclub-ortenburg.com/open

🏨 Venue

Wellnesshotel Zum Koch, Vorderhainberg 8, 94496 Ortenburg, Germany

The tournament takes place at Wellnesshotel Zum Koch in Ortenburg, Germany. The official announcement lists the hotel as the playing venue and also provides on-site accommodation information for tournament participants. The organizer also points players to additional accommodation options in and around Ortenburg.

🛎️ Accommodation

🚗 How to Get There

The official announcement provides the full venue address at Wellnesshotel Zum Koch in Ortenburg, Germany, which players can use for direct arrival planning by car or public transport. Players should plan arrival in time for Friday check-in and the attendance requirement before Round 1. The organizer also provides local accommodation references for Ortenburg and nearby areas.

Enjoy a focused weekend of FIDE-rated classical chess in Ortenburg, Germany at the 20. Werner-Obermeyer-Open Ortenburg, with clear structure, three rating groups, and a strong local tournament tradition.

🧾 Other

The organizer states that FIDE rules apply to all sections. By registering, participants (or parents/guardians for minors) agree that the organizer may use text, photo, and video material related to the tournament in media and online channels without compensation.

The organizer reserves the right to make changes in all areas, especially in the event of circumstances beyond its control, and does not assume liability. The organizer also reserves the right to exclude players from registration or play for justified reasons, including unsportsmanlike behavior.