2nd Frühjahrs-Open takes place from June 12-14, 2026, in Büchenbach, Germany. This is a chess tournament in Büchenbach, Germany, in 2026. The event offers a compact classical weekend with two rating-based sections, five Swiss rounds, and DWZ rating in both groups.

The tournament gives players a practical June chess weekend in Bavaria. It uses a clear split between A-Open and B-Open, so players can compete in a group that matches their DWZ level. In addition, the playing area at the club venue is air-conditioned, which supports comfortable conditions during the full weekend.

Schachgemeinschaft Büchenbach/Roth e.V. organizes the event at its club venue in Büchenbach. The entry fee includes meal and drink vouchers, while the schedule keeps the format simple with one Friday evening round, two Saturday rounds, and two Sunday rounds.

🗓️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The tournament uses a 5-round Swiss system and follows FIDE rules. Each player receives 90 minutes for the first 40 moves. After that, each player receives 30 minutes to finish the game, with a 30-second increment from move one.

The waiting time is 30 minutes from the scheduled start of each round. In addition, players may request one half-point bye in the first two rounds. The tie-break order is Buchholz without a cut, Sonneborn-Berger without a cut, number of wins, and direct encounter.

🏆 Prize Fund

The total confirmed cash prize fund is €750, approximately $870. Prize money is guaranteed from 25 paying participants.

Special prizes require at least three participants in the relevant category. Double prizes are not awarded. If a player qualifies for more than one prize, the organizer follows the published prize order.

A-Open Prizes

B-Open Prizes

Players must attend the prize ceremony to receive a prize.

📂 Sections / Groups

The cut-off date for group allocation is May 25, 2026.

Youth players are players born in 2008 or later. The older-player category applies to players born in 1961 or earlier.

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

Registration becomes valid after payment. Therefore, early payment is important because the organizer accepts players in payment order.

👥 Organizer

Schachgemeinschaft Büchenbach/Roth e.V. organizes the 2nd Frühjahrs-Open as a compact classical weekend for club players, junior players, and experienced competitors. The club manages the two groups, registration, schedule, and tournament operations throughout the event.

Email: open@sg-buechenbach-roth.de
Phone: +49 9171 5889

📍 Venue

Vereinsheim im 1. Stock des AWO Kindergarten, Kühedorfer Weg 11, 91186 Büchenbach, Germany

The tournament takes place on the first floor of the AWO kindergarten building in Büchenbach. The playing area is air-conditioned, although the analysis room is not. As a result, players get a practical and comfortable playing space for the full weekend schedule.

🚆 How to Get There

Players arriving by car can use parking spaces at the venue and in the nearby area. In addition, Büchenbach railway station is about a 15-minute walk from the playing venue. This gives visiting players a simple public transport option.

🧩 Other

The event takes place under the patronage of Helmut Bauz, Mayor of Büchenbach. By entering the tournament, participants accept that text and image material connected with the event may appear on the tournament website or club website.

Enjoy a focused classical chess weekend in Büchenbach with two clear sections, a practical schedule, and well-organized playing conditions.