29th International Drautalbank Blitz Tournament 2027 takes place on January 4, 2027 in Feffernitz, Carinthia, Austria. The traditional blitz competition is organized by Schachverein Raika Rapid Feffernitz and forms part of the programme surrounding the 6th Carinthian Winteropen 2027.

The tournament offers nine fast-paced Swiss-system rounds with a time control of 3 minutes plus 2 seconds per move. Play begins at 19:00 at Freizeitzentrum Feffernitz.

The event is open to blitz players looking for a compact evening competition during the Carinthian Winteropen festival.

♟️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The tournament consists of nine rounds played according to the Swiss system.

The increment applies from the first move.

Players should consult Chess-Results for the latest participant list, pairings, standings and final results.

🏆 Prize Fund

The organizer has not announced a cash prize fund for the Drautalbank Blitz Tournament.

Instead, the official regulations list material prizes, honorary prizes and entry-fee exemptions for one of the organizer’s tournaments.

Awards are listed for:

The exact individual prize assigned to each category is not specified in the published regulations.

📅 Schedule

The blitz tournament is held during the 6th Carinthian Winteropen 2027, which runs from January 2 to January 5 at the same venue.

Players should arrive before 19:00 to complete any required on-site registration and be ready for the first-round pairings.

📝 Registration

The entry fee is:

Players can contact the organizer directly to register or confirm participation.

When registering, participants should provide their name and, where applicable, club, Elo rating and FIDE ID.

Email:
helmutloscher@gmail.com

Alternative email:
schach.feffernitz@gmail.com

The official regulations do not publish a separate advance registration deadline specifically for the blitz tournament. Therefore, players planning to participate should contact the organizer in advance rather than relying on late registration at the venue.

👥 Organizer

📍 Venue

Freizeitzentrum Feffernitz – Mühlenweg 32, 9710 Feistritz an der Drau, Austria

The tournament is played at Freizeitzentrum Feffernitz in the municipality of Feistritz an der Drau, Carinthia.

The venue also hosts the 6th Carinthian Winteropen 2027, allowing players participating in the classical competition to add an evening blitz tournament to their programme.

🚆 How to Get There

Feffernitz is located in the Drau Valley in Carinthia, between Villach and Spittal an der Drau.

🚗 By Car

Players travelling by car should navigate directly to:

Freizeitzentrum Feffernitz
Mühlenweg 32
9710 Feistritz an der Drau
Austria

🚆 By Train

The area can be reached via the railway corridor connecting Villach and Spittal an der Drau. Players travelling by public transport should check the most convenient local connection to Feistritz an der Drau and allow additional time to reach the playing venue.

Since the blitz tournament starts at 19:00, players arriving from outside the region should plan their journey accordingly.

ℹ️ Other Information

The 29th International Drautalbank Blitz Tournament is held as part of the broader Carinthian Winteropen 2027 programme.

The main Winteropen takes place from January 2–5, 2027 and features two classical sections. The Drautalbank Blitz Tournament is scheduled on the evening of January 4 after the fourth classical round.

The official regulations state that smoking is strictly prohibited inside the tournament hall.

Participants should also follow the organizer’s tournament and FIDE fair-play requirements regarding electronic devices.

Official Organizer Website:
http://www.schach-feffernitz.com/

Additional Tournament Information:
https://www.feffernitz-open-2015.com/

Chess-Results:
https://chess-results.com/tnr1478256.aspx?lan=1