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Johan Van Mil Snelschaak Toernooi – Rapid in Netherlands

Johan Van Mil Snelschaak Toernooi – Rapid in Netherlands

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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.

🏨 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.

Tournament organizer Helmond Schaakfestival Helmond Schaakfestival is a chess organizer based in Helmond, North Brabant, Netherlands. It coordinates a cluster of tournament activities in the city… Read moreRead less

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.

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