II. Greizer Schlosser Open takes place from May 22-24, 2026 in Greiz, Germany. This is a chess tournament in Greiz, Germany, in 2026. The event offers a five-round over-the-board chess tournament with one main open section and a standard classical chess tournament time control of 90 minutes for 40 moves, followed by 15 minutes for the rest of the game, with a 30-second increment from move one. The tournament will be played at Kurt-Rödel-Halle and features a confirmed cash prize fund of about USD 330.
Moreover, this chess tournament in Greiz gives players a practical weekend option in Germany with a compact schedule, a clear entry process, and a player cap that keeps the field manageable. The II. Greizer Schlosser Open also uses the current FIDE rules and includes German rating evaluation. As a result, this chess event in Greiz is an appealing choice for club players, juniors, students, seniors, and improving competitors who want a well-structured classical chess tournament in May 2026.
🗓️ Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | May 22-24, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Greiz, Germany |
| ♟️ Format | 5-round Swiss tournament |
| ⭐ Rating | DWZ rated |
| 📂 Sections | 1 section |
| ⏱️ Time control | 90 minutes for 40 moves, then 15 minutes for the rest of the game, with a 30-second increment from move 1 |
| 💳 Entry fee | EUR 25 |
| 💰 Prize fund | USD 330 (approx.) |
| 👥 Capacity | 60 players |
| 🧩 Organizer notes | Reduced entry fee applies for players under 18, students, trainees, and seniors aged 60+ |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses a 5-round Swiss system. Each player receives 90 minutes for the first 40 moves, then 15 additional minutes for the remainder of the game, with a 30-second increment from move one. Therefore, the event follows a full classical chess tournament structure across the weekend.
In addition, the regulations apply the current FIDE rules. The published tolerance time is 30 minutes from the scheduled start of the round. The event is also evaluated for DWZ rating.
📂 Sections / Groups
The tournament is played as one main open section. All participants compete in the same five-round Swiss event.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Weekday | Time | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | Friday | 5:00 PM-5:30 PM | Registration |
| May 22, 2026 | Friday | 5:45 PM | Opening |
| May 22, 2026 | Friday | 6:00 PM | Round 1 |
| May 23, 2026 | Saturday | 9:00 AM | Round 2 |
| May 23, 2026 | Saturday | 2:30 PM | Round 3 |
| May 24, 2026 | Sunday | 9:00 AM | Round 4 |
| May 24, 2026 | Sunday | 2:30 PM | Round 5 |
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| How to register | Register by email |
| Entry fee | EUR 25 |
| Reduced fee | EUR 15 for players under 18, students, trainees, and seniors aged 60+ |
| Deadline | Registration remains valid only after payment of the entry fee |
| Payment | Bank transfer |
| Bank | Sparkasse Gera-Greiz |
| IBAN | DE25 8305 0000 0014 2500 04 |
| Payment reference | Turnier2026, first name, last name |
| Registration details | Name, first name, date of birth, and club must be provided |
| Capacity | Limited to 60 players; waiting list after that |
👥 Organizer
Schachfreunde Greiz organizes this weekend open in Greiz and continues to support local tournament chess activity in the region. In addition, the organizer manages registration, player communication, and tournament information updates before and during the event.
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Website: https://www.schachfreunde-greiz.de
🏨 Venue
Kurt-Rödel-Halle, Vater-Jahn-Straße 2, 07973 Greiz, Germany
The tournament takes place in Kurt-Rödel-Halle in Greiz. Moreover, the venue gives players one main playing site for the full weekend schedule. The event setting suits a compact spring open with all rounds in the same hall.
🚗 How to Get There
Players can travel to Greiz and then continue locally to Kurt-Rödel-Halle. In addition, the venue address gives a straightforward arrival point for both local participants and visiting players coming by road or public transport.
🧾 Other
The organizer guarantees the published cash prizes from 30 participants. Prize money is paid only to players who are present at the award ceremony. In addition, if the number of participants is sufficient, the organizer may also award youth, women’s, and senior prizes.
A small snack service will be available on site. By taking part, players also agree to the recording and publication of photos and videos related to the event.
Enjoy a competitive weekend in Greiz and take part in a well-organized German chess open with a clear format and classical time control.
Additional Details
Prize Fund - $330
Organizer
Schachfreunde Greiz e.V. is a Greiz-based chess club and local tournament organizer in Thuringia, Germany. The club plays an active role in regional competitive chess and supports regular over-the-board activity for players in and around Greiz. Moreover, it has strengthened its public presence through club competition and independently organized events.
The club runs local competitions, team activity, and organized open chess tournament weekends. Its event calendar includes the Greizer Schlösser Open, which has become one of its most visible public tournaments. In addition, the club is active in league chess and broader regional structures within the Thuringian chess community.
Beyond tournament organization, the club supports grassroots participation and helps sustain local classical chess activity in the area. Therefore, it contributes to the wider chess community through both club play and event delivery. At the same time, its recent public tournament work gives it a growing profile as a reliable chess organizer in eastern Germany.
