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HSK Weihnachtsopen 2025

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The HSK Weihnachtsopen 2025 closes the Hamburg chess year with a friendly, competitive seven-round classical open from 27–30 December 2025. Hosted at the HSK-Schachzentrum in Eilbek, the event features a clear two-double-round schedule, professional arbiting, and full FIDE & DWZ rating — ideal for club players and titled guests who want quality classical games between the holidays.

Expect a smooth player experience: on-site snacks and low-cost lunch options, straightforward online entry plus bank transfer, and transparent prize rules. With GM/IM free entry, youth discounts, and a guaranteed prize fund once participation hits the threshold, the Christmas Open is a well-organized finish to your chess year in Hamburg.

🗓️ Event Details

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🗓️ Dates27–30 December 2025
📍 LocationHSK-Schachzentrum, Schellingstraße 41, 22089 Hamburg, Germany
♟️ Format7-Round Swiss (CH-System)
⏱️ Time Control90′/40 moves + 15′ to finish + 30″/move from move 1
⭐ RatingFIDE Elo & DWZ rated
✅ EligibilityFIDE-ID required (birthdate needed for players without club affiliation)
💵 Entry Fee€55 (Adults) • –€10 discount for youth (born after 01-01-2007)+€10 late payment after 12 Dec 2025
🎖️ TitlesGM & IM: free entry
⏳ Default Time30 minutes
🍽️ On-siteSnacks, drinks, and low-cost lunch available

🏆 Prize Fund

PlacePrize
1st€600
2nd€400
3rd€250
Best Junior€100
Best Senior 65+€100

No double prizes — the higher prize is paid. Prize fund guaranteed from 60 participants.

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

  • Classical: 90′/40, then +15′, +30″/move from move 1.

  • System: 7-round Swiss (pairings via Swiss-Manager).

  • Default time: 30 minutes after round start.

  • Full notation required; FIDE Laws of Chess apply.

📅 Schedule

DateTimeActivity / Round
Sat, 27 Dec08:30–09:30Check-in / Attendance confirmation
10:00Round 1
15:30Round 2
Sun, 28 Dec10:00Round 3
15:30Round 4
Mon, 29 Dec10:00Round 5
15:30Round 6
Tue, 30 Dec10:00Round 7
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27-12-2025 to
30-12-2025
 

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