35th International Open Feffernitz 2026
The 35th International Open Feffernitz 2026 (35th Kärntner Schachsommer) runs on August 14–22, 2026 in Feistritz/Drau, Austria, bringing a full week of classical over-the-board chess to Carinthia. The festival centers on a 9-round Swiss System Open with international FIDE rating, and it also includes a dedicated U16 Youth Open and the Drautalbank Blitz Tournament.
In 2026, the 35th International Open Feffernitz 2026 (35th Kärntner Schachsommer) combines a consistent evening round rhythm with clear rules on time control, default time, and tie-breaks. The organizer confirms a total cash prize pool of EUR 4,520 across the Open and Blitz events, and the event requires players in the Open and Blitz to hold a FIDE ID. If you want a focused summer chess week in Feistritz/Drau, Austria, the 35th International Open Feffernitz 2026 (35th Kärntner Schachsommer) delivers a structured, competitive setting from the first round to the closing ceremony.
🗓️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
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| 📅 Dates | August 14–22, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Feistritz/Drau, Austria |
| ♟️ Format | Over-the-board Swiss System |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE rated (Standard) for the Open and Youth Open; national DWZ rated |
| 📂 Sections | Open (Main Tournament) |
| ⏱️ Time control | Open/Youth: 40 moves in 90 minutes + 30 minutes for the rest of the game, with 30 seconds increment per move from move 1 |
| 💳 Entry fee | Open: Adults €60; Women/S65 (born 1961)/U18 (born 2008) €50; Elo > 2400 free |
| 💰 Prize fund | USD 5,312 (approx.) |
| 👤 Eligibility | Open: open to all players (FIDE ID required) |
| 🧩 Organizer notes | Default time is 30 minutes (Open/Youth); prizes are not shared and each player can win only one prize; prize money is paid only to players present at the prize ceremony |
| Chess-Results.com | https://chess-results.com/tnr1327416.aspx?lan=1 |
🏆 Prize Fund
Total confirmed cash prize fund (EUR): 4,520
Open (Main Tournament) – Overall cash prizes (EUR)
| Place | Prize (EUR) |
|---|---|
| 1st | 1,000 |
| 2nd | 700 |
| 3rd | 500 |
| 4th | 300 |
| 5th | 250 |
| 6th | 200 |
| 7th | 150 |
| 8th | 100 |
Open (Main Tournament) – Rating category cash prizes (EUR)
| Category | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 1999 Elo | 100 | 80 | 60 |
| Up to 1799 Elo | 100 | 80 | 60 |
| Up to 1599 Elo | 100 | 80 | 60 |
Open (Main Tournament) – Special cash prizes (EUR)
| Prize | Amount (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Best Senior S65 (born 1961) | 100 |
| Best Woman | 100 |
| Best U16 | 100 |
| Best U14 | 80 |
Drautalbank Blitz Tournament – Cash prizes (EUR)
| Place | Prize (EUR) |
|---|---|
| 1st | 100 |
| 2nd | 70 |
| 3rd | 50 |
Prize rules (official)
| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Non-sharing | Prizes are not shared |
| One prize per player | Each player can win only one prize |
| Presence requirement | The organizer pays cash prizes only to players present at the prize ceremony |
| Tax responsibility | Players are responsible for taxation of their winnings |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The Open (Main Tournament) runs as a 9-round Swiss System tournament and uses international FIDE rating (plus national DWZ rating). Each game uses 40 moves in 90 minutes, then 30 minutes for the rest of the game, with a 30-second increment per move from move 1. The tournament applies a 30-minute default time.
The Drautalbank Blitz Tournament runs as a 9-round Swiss System blitz event under FIDE rules with a time control of 3 minutes plus 2 seconds per move. The Open and Blitz events require all participants to have a FIDE ID.
Tie-breaks for the Open and Blitz follow this order: points, Elo performance, then truncated Buchholz. Tie-breaks for the Youth Open follow this order: points, truncated Buchholz, Buchholz, then Sonneborn-Berger.
📂 Sections / Groups
| Section | Rating / target group | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Open (Main Tournament) | Open to all players (FIDE ID required) | 9 rounds Swiss; FIDE rated (Standard) and DWZ rated; default time 30 minutes |
| Youth Open | U16 (born 2010) with maximum Elo 1600 | 9 rounds Swiss; FIDE rated (Standard) and DWZ rated; default time 30 minutes |
| Drautalbank Blitz Tournament | Open to players with a FIDE ID | 9 rounds Swiss (FIDE rules); 3+2 time control |
📅 Schedule
| Date | Weekday | Time | Round / Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2026 | Friday | 19:00 | Drautalbank Blitz Tournament |
| August 15, 2026 | Saturday | 18:00 | Attendance check |
| August 15, 2026 | Saturday | 19:00 | Opening and Round 1 |
| August 16, 2026 | Sunday | 11:00 | Round 2 |
| August 16, 2026 | Sunday | 19:00 | Round 3 |
| August 17, 2026 | Monday | 19:00 | Round 4 |
| August 18, 2026 | Tuesday | 19:00 | Round 5 |
| August 19, 2026 | Wednesday | 19:00 | Round 6 |
| August 20, 2026 | Thursday | 19:00 | Round 7 |
| August 21, 2026 | Friday | 19:00 | Round 8 |
| August 22, 2026 | Saturday | 10:00 | Round 9 |
| August 22, 2026 | Saturday | 15:00 | Prize ceremony |
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| How to register | Register by email with name, club, Elo rating, and FIDE ID |
| Registration email | helmutloescher@gmail.com |
| Registration email | schach.feffernitz@gmail.com |
| Official information website | https://www.feffernitz-open-2015.com/ |
| Additional website | http://www.schach-feffernitz.com/ |
| Entry fee (Open) | Adults €60 |
| Entry fee (Open discounted) | Women, S65 (born 1961), U18 (born 2008): €50 |
| Entry fee (Open) titled exemption | Elo > 2400: free |
| Entry fee (Youth Open) | €25 |
| Entry fee (Blitz) | €5 |
| Registration deadline | Saturday, August 15, 2026, 18:00 |
| Pairing rule | The organizer pairs only players whose entry fee is paid by August 15, 2026, 18:00 |
| Payment method | Bank transfer to Raiffeisenbank Drautal (SV Rapid Feffernitz) |
| IBAN | AT76 3944 2000 0601 0037 |
| BIC | RZKTAT2K442 |
| On-site note | Prize money is paid only at the prize ceremony to players present |
| Optional food note | Grill service runs on Sunday, August 16, 2026 between rounds from 14:00; vouchers for one portion + one drink cost €13.00 and are sold at the attendance check |
👥 Organizer
Schachverein Raika Rapid Feffernitz organizes the 35th International Open Feffernitz 2026 (35th Kärntner Schachsommer) in Feistritz/Drau, Austria, managing registration by email and bank transfer, publishing pairings, and awarding prizes at the official closing ceremony.
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Email: helmutloescher@gmail.com
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Email: schach.feffernitz@gmail.com
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Website: http://www.schach-feffernitz.com/
🏨 Venue
Gemeinschaftshaus Feistritz/Drau, Villacher Straße 250, 9710 Feistritz/Drau, Austria
The tournament plays at the community hall in Feistritz/Drau, Austria. The venue hosts the Open rounds and the official prize ceremony based on the published schedule.
🚗 How to Get There
Travel to Feistritz/Drau in Carinthia, Austria, then continue locally to Gemeinschaftshaus Feistritz/Drau at Villacher Straße 250, 9710 Feistritz/Drau. Plan to arrive early on Saturday to complete the attendance check before the opening and Round 1.
Bring your best classical preparation and make the 35th International Open Feffernitz 2026 (35th Kärntner Schachsommer) your key summer result in Feistritz/Drau, Austria.
🧾 Other
| Topic | Rule |
|---|---|
| FIDE ID requirement | All participants in the Open and Blitz must have a FIDE ID |
| Identity verification | Players without an Austrian player ID must complete a registration form and present proof of identity |
| Family team scoring | A family team can be formed by two related players; the team with the most points wins |
Additional Details
Prize Fund - $5,000