Binzer Senior Winter Chess Tournament 2026 brings a nine-round senior chess event to the Baltic resort of Binz from November 26 to December 4. The tournament is based at the IFA Rügen Hotel & Ferienpark, so participants can combine the playing hall, accommodation, meals, and leisure facilities in one complex.
Wolfgang Fiedler is listed as organizer and chief arbiter. The published tournament record gives each player 130 minutes for the game. Therefore, entrants should prepare for long classical sessions and confirm whether the final clock setting contains any increment or additional phase.
The current sources confirm the dates, hotel venue, officials, Swiss format, rounds, and player list. However, a complete current invitation with the senior age threshold, entry fee, exact daily round times, and fixed prize schedule was not accessible during the review. Those items must be confirmed before booking.
📌 Event Details
| 📅 Dates | November 26–December 4, 2026 |
| 🌍 Location | Binz, Rügen, Germany |
| 📍 Venue | IFA Rügen Hotel & Ferienpark – Strandpromenade 74, 18609 Ostseebad Binz, Germany |
| 🏢 Organizer | Wolfgang Fiedler |
| ⚖️ Chief Arbiter | Wolfgang Fiedler |
| ♟️ Format | Individual Swiss-system senior tournament |
| 🔢 Rounds | 9 |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 130 minutes per player |
| 📊 Rating | Not stated in the current public record |
| 🔗 Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1336130.aspx?lan=1 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses nine Swiss rounds. The accessible record states “130 minutes” but does not identify an increment or multi-stage control. Players should obtain the exact clock configuration from the organizer and check the clock before every game.
Swiss-Manager is used for pairings. Participants should verify their name, date of birth, federation, club, FIDE ID, and senior category before Round 1.
🏆 Prize Fund
The accessible official sources do not publish one complete fixed cash-prize schedule. Therefore, the dedicated prize-fund field remains blank.
The final invitation should clarify the number of prizes, senior age groups, whether prizes are shared, and whether attendance at the closing ceremony is mandatory.
🗓️ Schedule
| Date | Published Activity |
|---|---|
| November 26 | Arrival, registration, technical information, and opening arrangements; exact times must be confirmed |
| November 27–December 3 | Swiss rounds continue; daily starting times are not yet published in the accessible record |
| December 4 | Final round and closing ceremony; exact time must be confirmed |
📝 Registration
The Chess-Results page is the principal current public reference. Players should contact the organizer before making a payment or a non-refundable hotel booking.
Ask for written confirmation of senior eligibility, entry fee, payment details, cancellation terms, arrival deadline, daily schedule, and any official hotel package.
👤 Organizer
| 🏢 Organizer | Wolfgang Fiedler |
| ⚖️ Chief Arbiter | Wolfgang Fiedler |
| 🌐 Results Page | https://chess-results.com/tnr1336130.aspx?lan=1 |
📍 Venue
IFA Rügen Hotel & Ferienpark – Strandpromenade 74, 18609 Ostseebad Binz, Germany.
The resort stands directly on the Baltic promenade. Staying at the venue reduces daily transport and is especially practical during late-autumn weather. Confirm breakfast hours, check-in, parking, and tournament-room directions with the hotel.
🚗 How to Get There
| Travel Option | Practical Information |
|---|---|
| By Train | Travel to Ostseebad Binz station. Continue by taxi, local bus, or a walk through the resort area, depending on luggage and weather. |
| From the Station | The seafront is a short local transfer away. Arrange a taxi in advance when arriving late or with mobility requirements. |
| By Car | Use Strandpromenade 74 and ask the hotel about guest parking, access restrictions, and charges. |
| By Air | Berlin and Hamburg are the principal long-distance gateways, followed by rail travel to Rügen. Allow substantial connection time. |
🏨 Accommodation Near the Venue
| Option | Details |
|---|---|
| IFA Rügen Hotel & Ferienpark | Official playing venue and the most convenient option. Official website |
| Dorint Seehotel Binz-Therme | Seafront hotel at Strandpromenade 76 beside the IFA complex. Official website |
| Hotel AM MEER & Spa | Central promenade accommodation in Binz. Official website |
ℹ️ Other Information
Late November and early December can bring cold, wind, rain, and limited daylight on Rügen. Leave extra time for regional rail connections and check service notices shortly before departure.
✅ Final Checks Before Travel
- Obtain the final invitation and confirm senior eligibility.
- Confirm whether the 130-minute control includes an increment or several phases.
- Verify the entry fee, payment deadline, daily schedule, and prize rules.
- Ask the hotel about parking, meals, and late check-in.
🔗 Official Resources
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1336130.aspx?lan=1 |
| Official Venue | https://www.ifa-ruegen-hotel.com/ |
| Deutsche Bahn | https://int.bahn.de/en |
| Binz Tourism | https://www.binzer-bucht.de/en/ |
Additional Details
Organizer
♟️ About Wolfgang Fiedler
Wolfgang Fiedler is an experienced German chess organizer, International Arbiter, and FIDE International Organizer. Based in Neustadt, Bavaria, he has worked in tournament administration, arbitration, competition management, and senior chess for many years.
His work covers every major part of tournament delivery. He prepares regulations, coordinates venues, manages registrations, supervises pairings, leads arbiter teams, and communicates with players before and during events. In addition, he works with chess federations, regional associations, clubs, hotels, municipalities, and local partners.
FIDE awarded Wolfgang Fiedler the International Organizer title in 2012 and the International Arbiter title in 2014. Therefore, he brings both organizational and regulatory experience to the tournaments he manages. He also remains an active competitive chess player and represents SC Schwarz-Weiß Nürnberg Süd.
🏆 Tournament Organization and Arbitration
Wolfgang Fiedler has organized and directed national championships, international open tournaments, senior competitions, rapid events, blitz championships, and team tournaments. His experience includes events conducted under the authority of the German Chess Federation, the Bavarian Chess Federation, regional chess bodies, and independent organizing partners.
Between 2012 and 2021, he worked extensively within the women’s chess section of the German Chess Federation. During that period, he organized and directed German individual, team, rapid, and blitz championships. Moreover, he served as an arbiter during numerous national league competition days.
His work requires detailed coordination with players, arbiters, accommodation providers, technical teams, and venue management. As a result, his tournaments often combine professional competition standards with complete residential packages and practical services for participants.
👥 Senior Chess and International Events
Senior chess forms a major part of Wolfgang Fiedler’s organizing activity. He has developed and managed tournaments for players in the 50+, 60+, 65+, and older age categories. These events give experienced players opportunities to compete in FIDE-rated tournaments while also enjoying a social and welcoming tournament environment.
His tournament portfolio includes the International Arber Chess Festival, senior events in Bad Wiessee, the Bavarian Senior Chess Championship, tournaments in Bischofsgrün, and competitions in Bad Soden-Salmünster. In addition, he has supported major senior events in Binz on the Baltic island of Rügen.
Wolfgang Fiedler often combines several competitions within one festival. For example, a program may include an international open, a senior tournament, and a separate section for older players. Consequently, participants can choose a competition that matches their age, rating, and sporting goals.
🌍 Current Chess Activities
Wolfgang Fiedler continues to organize and direct chess events across Germany. His recent work includes senior festivals, regional championships, rapid and blitz competitions, and tournaments held in cooperation with local chess clubs.
He also contributes to the Schachbezirk Mittelfranken competition program. His responsibilities include regional individual championships, cup events, rapid chess, blitz chess, and qualification tournaments. Furthermore, he publishes announcements, participant lists, results, and practical information for players.
Through this combination of international tournament experience and regional chess administration, Wolfgang Fiedler supports players at several levels. His work ranges from local qualification events to large international festivals with participants from several countries.
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