📅 Tournament Schedule

• August 3, 2025 (Sunday): 40th International Open van Geraardsbergen 2025 begins with Round 1 at 15:00
• August 4, 2025 (Monday): Rounds 2 & 3 at 10:00 and 15:00
• August 5, 2025 (Tuesday): Rounds 4 & 5 at 10:00 and 15:00
• August 6, 2025 (Wednesday): Rounds 6 & 7 at 10:00 and 15:00
• August 7, 2025 (Thursday): Rounds 8 & 9 at 10:00 and 15:00​

Organizers will conclude this Tournament with the award ceremony on August 7 at 18:00.​

⏱️ Time Control & Format

• Rounds: 9
• System: Swiss
• Time Control: 90 minutes per player with a 30-second increment from move one​

The tournament adheres to FIDE regulations, ensuring a standardized and competitive environment during the 40th International Open van Geraardsbergen 2025.​

🏆 Prize Fund & Awards

Organizers will distribute a total prize fund of €3,000, allocated as follows:​

• 1st Place: €700
• 2nd Place: €500
• 3rd Place: €300
• 4th Place: €200
• 5th Place: €150
• 6th–10th Places: €100 each​

📝 Registration & Participation

• Eligibility: Open to all players, regardless of rating or federation affiliation
• Registration Deadline: July 31, 2025
• Entry Fee: €55​laurashun.pages.dev

Participants must complete the registration form and submit the entry fee by the deadline to secure their spot at the 40th International Open van Geraardsbergen 2025.​

💳 Payment Details

• Payment Method: Bank transfer to the account provided upon registration
• Payment Deadline: July 31, 2025​

Please include your full name and “Geraardsbergen Open 2025” in the payment reference.​

🏨 Venue Information

• Venue: Royal Athenaeum Geraardsbergen
• Address: Papiermolenstraat 103, 9500 Geraardsbergen, Belgium​

The venue offers spacious playing halls, analysis rooms, and is located just 200 meters from the Geraardsbergen railway station, providing easy access for participants.​

✈️ Travel & Accommodation

• Nearest Airport: Brussels Airport (BRU), approximately 60 km from Geraardsbergen
• Train: Regular services connect Brussels to Geraardsbergen
• Bus: Local buses operate within Geraardsbergen and surrounding areas
• Accommodation: A range of hotels and guesthouses are available near the venue​

Participants are encouraged to book accommodations early due to the summer tourist season.​

👥 Organizer & Contact Information

• Organizer: Van Pion Tot Dame (VPTD)
• Contact Person: Dirk Flamée
• Email: dirk.flamee@skynet.be
• Phone: +32 488 22 99 01

For inquiries regarding the 40th International Open van Geraardsbergen 2025 registration, accommodations, or other details, please contact the organizer directly.​

👨‍⚖️ Tournament Officials

• Tournament Director: Dirk Flamée
• Chief Arbiter: Marc Bils
• Deputy Chief Arbiters: Sylvin De Vet and Marc Van Dyck​

The officiating team brings extensive experience to ensure a fair and smoothly run tournament.​

Join us at the 40th International Open van Geraardsbergen 2025 for a week of competitive chess, cultural experiences, and camaraderie in the heart of Belgium.