Experience the 52nd Kronborg Chess Open 2025: A Premier International Chess Tournament in Denmark
Join the global chess community at the 52nd Kronborg Chess Open, taking place from May 29 to June 1, 2025, at the picturesque Hotel Comwell Borupgaard in Snekkersten, Denmark. Hosted by the Helsingør Chess Club, this esteemed event has been a cornerstone of international chess since 1971, attracting participants from over 15 countries, including Norway, Sweden, Germany, India, and Indonesia.
🏆 Tournament Highlights
- Open Section: A 7-round FIDE-rated Round Robin tournament held over four days, welcoming players of all levels.
- GM & IM Groups: Exclusive 9-round Round Robin tournaments for Grandmasters and International Masters, offering opportunities to achieve norms.
- Total Prize Fund: Exceeding DKK 40,000 (approximately €5,000), with top prizes as follows:
- Grandmaster Group: 1st prize DKK 5,000; 2nd prize DKK 2,000
- IM Master Group: 1st prize DKK 3,000; 2nd prize DKK 1,800
- Master Class 1: 1st prize DKK 2,500; 2nd prize DKK 1,500
- Master Classes 2–4: 1st prize DKK 2,000; 2nd prize DKK 1,200
- Basic Classes: 1st prize DKK 1,200; 2nd prize DKK 800
- Basic Class (Monrad): 1st prize DKK 1,200; 2nd prize DKK 800; 3rd prize DKK 500
📅 Tournament Schedule
Open Section (May 29 – June 1, 2025):
- May 29:
- Registration: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
- Welcome: 9:45 AM
- Rounds 1 & 2: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- May 30:
- Rounds 3 & 4: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- May 31:
- Rounds 5 & 6: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- June 1:
- Round 7: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
GM & IM Groups (May 28 – June 1, 2025):
- May 28:
- Registration: 9:30 AM
- Welcome: 9:50 AM
- Rounds 1 & 2: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- May 29:
- Rounds 3 & 4: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- May 30:
- Rounds 5 & 6: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- May 31:
- Rounds 7 & 8: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- June 1:
- Round 9: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
🏨 Venue & Accommodation
The tournament will be held at Hotel Comwell Borupgaard, located at Nørrevej 80, 3070 Snekkersten, Denmark. Participants can enjoy special accommodation rates at the hotel by using the discount code BC-KRONBORG-CHESS-2025 when booking.
📝 Registration & Entry Fees
- Entry Fee: DKK 600 for all classes.
- Free Entry: Grandmasters (GM), International Masters (IM), Woman Grandmasters (WGM), and Woman International Masters (WIM) are exempt from the entry fee.
- Registration Deadline: Sunday, May 25, 2025.
- Registration: Participants can register and make payments through
⏱️ Time Control & Format
- Time Control: Each player has 90 minutes for the entire game, with an additional 30 seconds increment per move.
- Format: The tournament features 8-player Round Robin groups. The lowest rating group may use the Monrad system, depending on the number of participants.
- Rating: The tournament is FIDE-rated, and groups are divided based on national Danish ratings, equated with FIDE ratings.
🎖️ Titles & Tiebreaks
- Kronborg Master 2025: The winner of the top group earns this prestigious title.
- Tiebreak Criteria:
- Head-to-head result
- Number of wins
- Sonneborn-Berger score
Find more information about this tournament at the official website: https://kronborgchessopen.dk/en/home/
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Additional Details
Playing Venue - Hotel Comwell Borupgaard in Snekkersten
Organizer Phone - +45 29 200 457
Tournament Director - René Weichel
Chief Arbiter - Weichel, Rene Fabricius
Time control - 90 minutes for game with 30 seconds delay from move 1
Number of rounds - 7
Tournament system - Round-Robin
Rating - FIDE
Organizer
Founded in 1903, Helsingør Chess Club (Helsingør Skakklub) is one of Denmark’s most respected and historic chess institutions. Located in the scenic town of Helsingør, just a stone’s throw from the iconic Kronborg Castle, the club has long served as a cornerstone of the regional and national chess community. With over a century of tradition, Helsingør Chess Club continues to promote the game through active participation in league matches, youth development, and international tournaments.
The club is best known for organizing the Kronborg Chess Open, one of Denmark’s most prestigious annual events that consistently attracts top-level players from around the world. The club provides a welcoming and competitive environment for players of all skill levels—from beginners to titled professionals. Regular events, training sessions, and a strong sense of camaraderie make Helsingør Chess Club a vibrant hub for chess enthusiasts.
Whether you are a local player looking to improve your game or an international guest competing at the highest level, Helsingør Chess Club offers a rich blend of history, competition, and community spirit.