4. Horber Pfingstgambit 2026 brings tournament chess back to the Neckar valley on May 22-25, 2026 in Horb am Neckar, Germany. Schachklub Horb e.V. runs this established Pentecost-weekend open at the DHBW Stuttgart Campus Horb and aims for a friendly, compact event atmosphere with short on-site distances. The organizers plan to publish the full tournament announcement, playing details, and registration information on the event website.
Horb am Neckar offers a walkable setting with the campus close to the river and easy access from town. The event website lists multiple nearby hotels and additional options such as apartments in the Horb districts and a local campsite. The organizers promote respectful conduct around the playing halls and ask players to help maintain a calm, welcoming environment throughout the weekend.
🗓️ Event Details
| Item | Details |
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| 📅 Dates | May 22-25, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Horb am Neckar, Germany |
| 🧩 Organizer notes | The organizers plan to publish the tournament announcement, registration, and detailed playing schedule on the tournament website. |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The organizers plan to publish the time control, number of rounds, pairing system, and tie-break regulations on the tournament website.
📂 Sections / Groups
The organizers plan to publish section details and any rating group definitions on the tournament website.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Weekday | Round / Activity |
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| May 22, 2026 | Friday | Tournament day |
| May 23, 2026 | Saturday | Tournament day |
| May 24, 2026 | Sunday | Tournament day |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | Tournament day |
📝 Registration
The organizers plan to open registration and publish the full tournament announcement on the event website: https://open.skhorb.de/
You can subscribe for updates via the tournament newsletter signup: https://open.skhorb.de/newsletter.php
👥 Organizer
Schachklub Horb e.V. organizes the Horber Pfingstgambit and coordinates the event weekend at the DHBW Stuttgart Campus Horb in Horb am Neckar. The organizing team also welcomes support from volunteers who want to help improve the tournament experience.
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Email: info@skhorb.de
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Website: https://open.skhorb.de/
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Website: https://skhorb.de/
🏨 Venue
DHBW Stuttgart Campus Horb, Florianstraße 15, 72160 Horb am Neckar, Germany
The Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg hosts the tournament at its Campus Horb. The campus sits close to the Neckar and provides on-site rooms used for study and events. The venue location supports short walking distances between playing areas and nearby town services.
🛎️ Accommodation
The tournament website lists nearby lodging options, starting with hotels in central Horb am Neckar and extending to the surrounding area:
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Hotel Gasthof Goldener Adler (about 0.4 km): http://www.goldener-adler-hotel.de/
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Gasthaus Greifen (about 0.7 km): http://www.gasthaus-greifen.de/
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Hotel Gasthof Schiff (about 0.8 km): https://www.hotel-horb.de/
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Forellengasthof Waldeck (about 2.9 km): https://www.forellengasthof-waldeck.de/
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Hotel Steiglehof (about 3.1 km): https://steiglehof.de/
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Schloss Mühlen (about 3.4 km): https://schloss-muehlen.de/
Apartments and holiday rentals: https://www.horb.de/de/Stadt-Buerger/Unsere-Stadt/Stadtteile
Camping option: https://camping-schüttehof.de/unser-campingplatz/
🚗 How to Get There
Arrive by train to Horb am Neckar station and walk about 10 minutes to the venue. If you drive, the organizers encourage you to form carpool groups.
Join the Horber Pfingstgambit weekend and enjoy competitive over-the-board chess in the heart of Horb am Neckar.
🧾 Other
The organizers promote respectful conduct and ask players to help minimize discriminatory or boundary-crossing behavior, avoid loud noise near the playing halls, and speak up when they notice disruptions. The venue bans animals across the entire tournament site and allows exceptions only for assistance dogs.
Organizer
Schachklub Horb e.V. is a German chess club and active tournament organizer based in Horb am Neckar, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Over the years, the club has served the local chess community since 1966 through organized play and structured competitions. As a result, it is well known in the Alb/Schwarzwald region for consistent club activity and reliable event management.
In addition, Schachklub Horb e.V. runs the Pfingstgambit, a flagship open chess tournament hosted in Horb that attracts visiting players alongside regional competitors. The club supports serious over-the-board chess with a focus on classical chess, while also offering rapid chess and blitz chess formats across its wider calendar. Moreover, its events align with formal tournament standards, including FIDE-rated tournament processing when applicable.
Furthermore, the club invests in player development through training nights and a structured junior chess program. For example, the team uses stable venues in Horb to keep playing conditions predictable for both members and guests. Consequently, Schachklub Horb e.V. remains a practical choice for competitive chess and community chess in the Horb area.
