Johan Van Mil Snelschaak Toernooi – Rapid in Netherlands
Johan Van Mil Snelschaak Toernooi will be played on April 26, 2026 in Helmond ’t Hout, Netherlands, making it a strong blitz chess tournament in North Brabant in 2026. This over-the-board chess tournament in Helmond – ’t Hout, Netherlands, in 2026 uses a competitive 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment time control and is valid for both FIDE and KNSB rating. The event also offers a confirmed cash prize fund, which adds clear value for players looking for a serious spring blitz event.
As a well-established chess tournament in Helmond – ’t Hout, Netherlands, Johan Van Mil Snelschaak Toernooi combines a practical one-day schedule, an attractive prize structure, and a recognized local venue. In addition, the tournament includes overall prizes, rating prizes, and a women’s prize, so it appeals to a broad field of ambitious club players and experienced blitz specialists.
🗓️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | April 26, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Wijkhuis de Geseldonk, Cederhoutstraat 44, 5706 XC Helmond – ’t Hout, Netherlands |
| ♟️ Format | Blitz tournament |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE and KNSB rated |
| ⏱️ Time control | 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment per move |
| 💳 Entry fee | EUR 15 |
| 💰 Prize fund | USD 1,520 (approx.) |
🏆 Prize Fund
| Category | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| General | 1st | 400 € |
| General | 2nd | 300 € |
| General | 3rd | 200 € |
| General | 4th | 100 € |
| General | 5th | 75 € |
| General | 6th | 50 € |
| General | 7th | 25 € |
| Rating up to 2000 | 1st | 50 € |
| Rating up to 2000 | 2nd | 25 € |
| Rating up to 1750 | 1st | 50 € |
| Rating up to 1750 | 2nd | 25 € |
| Women | 1st | 100 € |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament will be played as a blitz chess tournament with a 3+2 time control. Results will be processed for both FIDE rating and KNSB rating.
📂 Sections / Groups
The event is organized as one blitz tournament. In addition, the prize structure includes rating categories and a women’s prize.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Weekday | Time | Round / Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 26, 2026 | Sunday | 10:00 a.m. | Tournament start |
| April 26, 2026 | Sunday | 5:30 p.m. | Prize ceremony |
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | 15 € |
👥 Organizer
The tournament is organized under the Noord-Brabantse Schaak Bond framework and continues a competitive local tradition in Helmond – ’t Hout. Johan Van Mil Snelschaak Toernooi offers players a rated blitz event with a clear format, solid prize structure, and a practical one-day schedule.
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Email: info@johanvanmiltoernooi.nl
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Website: https://www.johanvanmiltoernooi.nl
🏨 Venue
Wijkhuis de Geseldonk, Cederhoutstraat 44, 5706 XC Helmond – ’t Hout, Netherlands
The tournament will be played at Wijkhuis de Geseldonk in Helmond – ’t Hout, which is the official venue for the event. The venue hosts both the full day of play and the prize ceremony, so players can expect a straightforward one-site tournament setup.
🚗 How to Get There
The venue is located on Cederhoutstraat in Helmond – ’t Hout. Players can plan their route directly to Wijkhuis de Geseldonk using the official address listed above.
For players who want a rated blitz event with strong prizes and a practical one-day format, Johan Van Mil Snelschaak Toernooi offers a competitive chess day in North Brabant.
Additional Details
Prize Fund - $1,520
Organizer
Helmond Schaakfestival is a chess organizer based in Helmond, North Brabant, Netherlands. It coordinates a cluster of tournament activities in the city and supports accessible competitive chess for different age groups. Moreover, official event pages present the Johan van Mil event as part of this broader Helmond chess festival structure.
The organizer runs a varied program that includes blitz chess, rapid chess, and youth-focused open events. It is responsible for the linked open chess tournament, the Johan van Mil Snelschaak Toernooi, which forms part of the Helmond festival calendar. In addition, the same festival framework connects this event with other public competitions in Helmond, including youth and rapid tournaments.
Its profile shows a practical and event-driven approach to tournament organizer work in the Dutch chess scene. Furthermore, the festival brings together experienced staff, open participation, and FIDE-rated competition in a single local hub. As a result, it helps strengthen organized chess competition in Helmond and keeps the city visible on the national tournament calendar.
