Brno Open 2026 runs at Cosmopolitan Bobycentrum from October 31 to November 7 as part of the CZECH TOUR series. Moreover, AVE CHESS offers an IM round robin, a nine-round international Open, a seven-round rapid tournament, and an eleven-round blitz tournament. The shared venue and timetable create one integrated festival page.
The two classical competitions use 90 minutes for 40 moves, followed by 30 minutes, with a 30-second increment from move one. In addition, the rapid uses 10+5 and the blitz uses 3+2. The IM group follows a ten-player round-robin structure, while the Open follows a Swiss system.
The complete fixed cash schedule totals CZK52,000, approximately $2,470 after conversion and upward rounding. Therefore, the verified total combines the IM group, Open, rapid, and blitz. Festival Director Radim Petružálek and Chief Arbiter FA Petr Lausman lead the official team.
📌 Event Details
| 📅 Dates | October 31–November 7, 2026 |
| 🌍 Location | Brno, Czech Republic |
| 📍 Venue | Cosmopolitan Bobycentrum – Sportovní 559/2A, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic |
| 🏢 Organizer | AVE CHESS z.s. |
| ♟️ Format | IM round robin, nine-round Open, rapid, and blitz festival |
| 🔢 Rounds | Classical: 9; Rapid: 7; Blitz: 11 |
| ⏱️ Time Control | Classical: 90 minutes for 40 moves + 30 minutes + 30 seconds per move; Rapid: 10+5; Blitz: 3+2 |
| 📊 Rating | FIDE and DWZ for classical; FIDE rapid and blitz |
| 💰 Prize Fund | $2,470 |
| 📧 Contact | office@avechess.cz +420 608 203 007 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The IM round robin and Open use 90 minutes for 40 moves, then 30 minutes, with a 30-second increment from move one. Moreover, rapid uses 10+5 and blitz uses 3+2. The official rules govern norm eligibility, waiting time, tie-breaks, rating submission, and prize distribution.
🏆 Prize Fund
The IM group offers CZK6,000, the Open offers CZK40,000, and the rapid and blitz events each offer CZK3,000. Consequently, the complete fixed cash total is CZK52,000, approximately $2,470 after conversion and upward rounding.
| Prize Category | Verified Award |
|---|---|
| IM Round Robin | CZK6,000 |
| Brno Open | CZK40,000 |
| Rapid | CZK3,000 |
| Blitz | CZK3,000 |
| Complete fixed cash total | CZK52,000 / approximately $2,470 |
📂 Sections / Groups
| Section | Eligibility / Dates | Format |
|---|---|---|
| IM Round Robin | Organizer acceptance and rating conditions | 10-player, 9-round norm framework |
| Brno Open | Open participation | 9-round classical Swiss |
| Rapid | Separate event-day registration | 7 rounds, 10+5 |
| Blitz | Separate event-day registration | 11 rounds, 3+2 |
🗓️ Schedule
| Date / Stage | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| October 31 | 10:00–15:00 / 15:15 / 16:00 | Attendance, IM draw, and Round 1 |
| November 1 | 08:30–09:15 / 09:30 / 16:00 | Rapid registration, rapid tournament, and Round 2 |
| November 2 | 16:00 | Round 3 |
| November 3 | 09:00 / 16:00 | Rounds 4 and 5 |
| November 4 | 16:00 | Round 6 |
| November 5 | 09:15–09:45 / 10:00 / 16:00 | Blitz registration, blitz tournament, and Round 7 |
| November 6 | 16:00 | Round 8 |
| November 7 | 09:00 / 15:30 | Round 9 and closing ceremony |
📝 Registration
Players should submit the official CZECH TOUR application or email office@avechess.cz. In addition, IM-group applicants need organizer acceptance, while Open players should meet the published deadline and payment conditions. Rapid and blitz registration takes place during the stated event-day windows.
👤 Organizer
| 🏢 Organizer | AVE CHESS z.s. |
| 👤 Festival Director | Radim Petružálek |
| ⚖️ Chief Arbiter | FA Petr Lausman |
| office@avechess.cz | |
| ☎️ Phone | +420 608 203 007 |
| 🌐 Official Page | https://www.czechtour.net/brno-open/ |
📍 Venue
Cosmopolitan Bobycentrum hosts all festival competitions at Sportovní 559/2A. Furthermore, the complex provides hotel, conference, restaurant, and sports facilities in one location. Participants should use the official accommodation order when booking the tournament hotel.
🚗 How to Get There
| Travel Option | Practical Information |
|---|---|
| By Train | Brno hlavní nádraží has domestic and international rail connections. |
| Urban Transport | Brno trams and buses connect the main station and city districts with the Bobycentrum area. |
| By Air | Brno Airport serves selected routes; Vienna and Prague provide larger international networks. |
| By Car | Use Sportovní 559/2A and confirm hotel or public parking. |
🏨 Accommodation Near the Venue
| Accommodation Option | Details |
|---|---|
| Cosmopolitan Bobycentrum | Official venue and primary tournament accommodation. |
| Hotel Passage | Central Brno alternative with public-transport access. |
| Brno city-center hotels | Broad range near the main station and tram network. |
ℹ️ Other Information
- The festival combines norm, open, rapid, and blitz chess.
- The complete fixed cash total is CZK52,000.
- Foreign players should provide a valid FIDE ID.
- The CZECH TOUR regulations control accommodation orders and late fees.
✅ Final Checks Before Travel
- First, verify the accepted-player list, section, rating identifiers, and payment status.
- In addition, review the published round schedule, default time, bye rules, tie-breaks, and device policy.
- Moreover, save the venue route and organizer contact before travel.
- Finally, recheck accommodation, parking, meals, and cancellation conditions.
🔗 Official Resources
| Resource | Official Link |
|---|---|
| Official Brno Open Page | https://www.czechtour.net/brno-open/ |
| Official Regulations | https://www.czechtour.net/brno-open/regulations/ |
| CZECH TOUR Applications | https://www.czechtour.net/applications/ |
| Brno Public Transport | https://www.dpmb.cz/en |
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $2,470
Organizer
♟️ About AVE CHESS z.s.
AVE CHESS z.s. is an experienced Czech chess organization that manages international tournaments, multi-event festivals, and major championship programs across the Czech Republic. Its official registered contact address is in Prague, while many of its largest events take place in Pardubice and other Czech cities. The organization works with national and international chess authorities, local partners, venues, arbiters, accommodation providers, and municipal institutions. Through this network, AVE CHESS delivers competitions for professional players, titled players, club competitors, juniors, seniors, teams, and amateur participants. International Organizer Dr. Jan Mazuch serves as the organization’s principal tournament director and contact person.
🏆 Czech Tour and International Chess Festivals
AVE CHESS organizes the Czech Tour, a national series of international chess festivals that has operated since 2001. The circuit runs throughout the year and brings rated competition to several attractive destinations across the Czech Republic. Its established events include the Prague Open, Marienbad Open, Pilsen Open, Summer Prague Open, Olomouc Chess Summer, Brno Open, Hradec Králové Open, and other recurring festivals. Most programs feature at least one classical tournament open to all eligible participants. In addition, selected festivals include rapid chess, blitz, team competitions, closed round-robin groups, and tournaments that provide opportunities to pursue international title norms. The series also allows players and accompanying guests to combine competitive chess with travel and tourism.
🌍 Czech Open and Major Championships
The organization is closely associated with the Czech Open, a major international chess and games festival held in Pardubice. Its extensive program includes several classical sections, rapid and blitz competitions, team events, junior tournaments, and additional mind sports. AVE CHESS manages registrations, tournament schedules, accommodation arrangements, venue coordination, technical operations, participant communication, and cooperation with arbiters and international federations. Its organizational portfolio also includes official European and world-level competitions. For example, AVE CHESS is part of the organizing structure for the 2026 European Youth Team Chess Championship U12 and U18 in Pardubice. This combination of recurring open festivals and major international championships has made AVE CHESS an important tournament organizer within Czech and European chess.
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