4. Internationales Salamanca Schnellschach Open
The 4. Internationales Salamanca Schnellschach Open takes place on May 3, 2026, in Spittal an der Drau, Austria. This is a chess tournament in Spittal an der Drau, Austria, in 2026.
This one-day rapid chess tournament is played over 7 Swiss rounds with a 10-minute time control plus a 10-second increment. It is held at Schloss Porcia and is rated internationally.
The event uses one open playing field, while prize evaluation is split into three rating groups. It also forms part of the same weekend program as the related Carinthian rapid championship events in Spittal an der Drau.
🏁 Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | May 3, 2026 |
| Location | Spittal an der Drau, Austria |
| Format | Open rapid tournament, 7-round Swiss system |
| Time control | 10 minutes + 10 seconds per move |
| Rating | International rapid rating |
| Sections | 1 open section |
| Prize fund | EUR 1,120 (approx. USD 1,309) |
| Chess-Results | Available on Chess-Results |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses a 7-round Swiss system and a 10+10 rapid time control. Swiss-Manager handles the pairings, and the published regulations do not allow objections against computer pairings.
💰 Prize Fund
The confirmed total prize fund is EUR 1,120 (approx. USD 1,309).
♟️ Sections / Groups
| Group | Details |
|---|---|
| Open | Single 7-round Swiss field for all participants |
| Group A | Prize evaluation for players rated above 1900 Elo |
| Group B | Prize evaluation for players rated below 1900 Elo |
| Group C | Prize evaluation for players rated below 1500 Elo |
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2026 | 09:30 | Attendance check |
| May 3, 2026 | 10:00 | Start of play and rounds 1-4 |
| May 3, 2026 | After round 4 | Lunch break |
| May 3, 2026 | After lunch break | Rounds 5-7 |
| May 3, 2026 | After round 7 | Prize ceremony |
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Registration method | Register by email with the organizer contact listed for the event |
| Registration deadline | May 1, 2026 |
| Entry fee | Adults: EUR 15 |
| Youth entry fee | Players born in 2008 or later: EUR 10 |
| Room reservations | Assistance is available on request |
👤 Organizer
PC Wolf SGS-Spittal organizes this rapid open at Schloss Porcia in Spittal an der Drau. The club also runs the related Carinthian rapid championship program across the same weekend.
Phone: +43 664 357 67 96
Email: anmeldungspittal@gmail.com
📍 Venue
Schloss Porcia, Burgplatz 1, 9800 Spittal an der Drau, Austria
The venue sits in the center of Spittal an der Drau and gives the tournament a distinctive historic setting. It is a practical location for a one-day rapid event and is easy to find in the town center.
🚗 How to Get There
Use Burgplatz 1, 9800 Spittal an der Drau, in your navigation. The venue is in the town center, the train station is about a 10-minute walk away, and nearby parking is available for drivers.
It is a clear and attractive one-day rapid event in Spittal an der Drau.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $1,309
