The winter chess calendar in Baden-Württemberg culminates with the 41st International Böblinger Open 2025 at the elaya hotel, Otto-Lilienthal-Str. 18, 71034 Böblingen. Running 26-30 December 2025, this festival features two synchronized classical events — A-Open (TWZ > 1900) and B-Open (TWZ < 2000) — under professional conditions with a full nine-round Swiss, FIDE/DWZ rating and clear prize structures.

Across five packed days, players enjoy a balanced schedule with two double-round days, on-site accommodation options at special chess rates, and smooth organization by SC Böblingen 1975 e.V.. Whether you’re a titled regular or an ambitious club player, Böblingen offers a festive, competitive finish to the chess year in the Stuttgart region.

🗓️ Event Details

🏆 Prize Fund

A-Open (TWZ > 1900) — Main Prizes (EUR)

Special Prizes: Women €100 • Seniors (born 1965+) €100 • Youth (born 2005+) €100/€80
Rating Prizes: 2200–2100 €100 • ≤2100 €100
(Other A-Open prizes valid with ≥ 80 paying participants.)

B-Open (TWZ < 2000) — Main Prizes (EUR)

Special Prizes: Women €80 • Seniors (born 1964+) €80 • Youth (born 2004+) €80/€50/€40
Rating Prizes: 1800–1701 €80 • 1700–1400 €80 • <1400 €80
(Other B-Open prizes valid with ≥ 80 paying participants.)

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

• Classical: 40 moves in 90 minutes, then 30 minutes to finish, with +30″/move from move 1.

• System: 9-round Swiss, Fischer clock.

• Pairing/Lists: Elo has priority when calculating TWZ; start list & rating prizes by current Elo/DWZ.

• Tie-breaks & prizes: Ranking on level score by average rating of opponents; main prizes distributed by the Hort system up to the maximum prize; no double prizes (higher prize paid).

📂 Sections / Groups

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

• Register & pay in advance (no cash at start): your entry is valid only after bank transfer and will then appear on the participants list.

• Bank details:

  • Account holder: Schachclub Böblingen e.V.

  • IBAN: DE28 6035 0130 0000 0679 33

  • BIC: BBKRDE6BXXX (Kreissparkasse Böblingen)

  • Reference: Player name + club

• Entry fees: A-Open €80 (Youth ≤ 2005: €70) • B-Open €70 (Youth ≤ 2005: €60)

• Titles: GM/IM/WGM/WIM free.

• Capacity: Approx. 280; if pre-registrations exceed the cap, payment order decides starting spots.

👥 Organizer

The festival is organized by SC Böblingen 1975 e.V. — a long-standing club with decades of Open-hosting experience in the Stuttgart area.

• Website: https://boeblinger-open.de

• Club site: https://www.sc-boeblingen.de

• Tournament Director: Mario Born — +49 176 619 854 87 — contact via the websites above

🏨 Venue

All rounds are held at the elaya hotel Böblingen, a modern conference hotel on the Hulb business district with dedicated chess halls, on-site catering, and convenient access from Stuttgart.

🛎️ Accommodation

The organizer provides special chess rates at the elaya hotel and its apartment annex (formerly “ANA Living”). Use the keyword “Schachturnier” when booking directly by phone or email (do not use the online portal).

Tip: Book the full period 26–30 Dec to avoid reservation issues.

🚗 How to Get There

• By air/train: Fly into Stuttgart (STR) or arrive at Stuttgart Hbf, then S-Bahn/regionals to Böblingen; short taxi/bus to the Hulb area.

• By car: Easy access via A81 and B464; hotel parking available (check current rates).

• Local transport: Böblingen–Hulb area is well served by S-Bahn and buses.

Bring your A-game to the 41st International Böblinger Open 2025 — choose A-Open for stronger opposition or B-Open for competitive club play, and wrap up your year with nine rounds of classic chess in Böblingen!