The Kielce Chess Open 2025 invites chess enthusiasts of all levels to participate in a top-tier chess event in the heart of Poland. Hosted at the elegant Grand Hotel** Kielce**, the tournament features four separate sections tailored to different rating categories and age groups. Players will compete under FIDE rules for prestigious titles, rating points, and a generous prize fund. The event also includes side tournaments, cultural trips, and a welcoming chess atmosphere.

🧠 Tournament Goals

• Promote the game of chess in the Świętokrzyskie region
• Provide opportunities to achieve norms for FIDE titles (GM, IM, WGM, WIM)
• Help players gain or improve FIDE ratings
• Foster competition and friendship among chess players

📅 Schedule Overview

Tournament A & B

• June 30 (Mon):
  11:30–13:30 – Confirmation of participation
  13:45 – Publication of starting list
  14:00 – Technical meeting & pairings
  16:30 – Opening Ceremony & Round 1
• July 1 (Tue):
  10:00 – Round 2
  16:30 – Round 3
• July 2 (Wed):
  09:30 – Fischer Random side tournament
  16:30 – Round 4
• July 3 (Thu):
  10:00 – Round 5
  16:30 – Round 6
• July 4 (Fri):
  09:30 – Trip around Kielce
  16:30 – Round 7
• July 5 (Sat):
  09:30 – Blitz Tournament OPEN
  16:30 – Round 8
• July 6 (Sun):
  10:00 – Round 9
  16:00 – Closing Ceremony

Tournament C & D

• July 4 (Fri):
  11:30–13:00 – Confirmation of participation
  13:15 – Publication of starting list
  13:30 – Technical meeting
  14:00 – Opening Ceremony & Round 1
  16:30 – Round 2
  18:45 – Round 3
• July 5 (Sat):
  09:30 – Blitz Tournament U14
  16:30 – Round 4
  18:45 – Round 5
• July 6 (Sun):
  10:00 – Round 6
  12:15 – Round 7
  14:30 – Closing Ceremony

🧩 Tournament Sections

• Tournament A – For players with FIDE rating ≥ 2000
• Tournament B – For players with FIDE rating ≤ 2150 or unrated
• Tournament C – Juniors under 14 (born 2011 or later, FIDE rating max 1799)
• Tournament D – Juniors under 10 (born 2015 or later, local rating max 1600)

⏱️ Time Control

• Groups A & B: 90 minutes for 40 moves + 15 minutes for the rest, 30-sec increment from move 1
• Groups C & D: 30 minutes per game + 30-sec increment from move 1

💰 Prize Fund

🥇 Tournament A – Total Top Prizes:

• 1st: 5000 PLN + Trophy
• 2nd: 3000 PLN + Trophy
• 3rd: 2000 PLN + Trophy
• 4th–12th: 1500 to 350 PLN

Special Prizes:

• Best U18: 800 PLN + Trophy
• Best Female: 800 PLN + Trophy
• Best by Rating (3 brackets): 400–600 PLN
• Best LKS Skała Tumlin player: 300 PLN + Trophy

🥈 Tournament B:

• 1st: 2000 PLN + Trophy
• 2nd: 1500 PLN + Trophy
• 3rd: 1000 PLN + Trophy
• 4th–10th: 700 to 250 PLN

Special Prizes:

• Best U18 / Female: 450 PLN + Trophy
• Best by Rating (4 brackets): 250–400 PLN
• Best LKS Skała Tumlin player: 200 PLN + Trophy

🥉 Tournament C:

• 1st: 600 PLN + Trophy
• Organizers will allocate at least 40% of entry fees for additional prizes

🏅 Tournament D:

• 1st: 300 PLN + Trophy
• At least 40% of entry fees will go to extra prizes

🎓 All award winners must attend the closing ceremony to receive prizes.

📝 Registration & Payment

• Deadline: June 20, 2025
• Entry Fees (based on group and registration date): 80–360 PLN or 20–90 EUR
• GMs/WGMs: Free entry
• Bank Transfer:

  • Owner: LKS Skała Tumlin
  • IBAN: PL67 1090 2040 0000 0001 4965 3160
  • Title: Kielce Chess Open 2025 (A/B/C/D) – Name of Player

📍 Venue & Accommodation

• Location: Grand Hotel**** Kielce, ul. Sienkiewicza 78, Kielce, Poland
• Accommodation: Special offers will be announced at least 75 days before the event

✈️ Travel & Visa

• Nearest Airport: Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK)
• Local Transport: Easy rail and bus connections from Kraków to Kielce
• Visa Support: Participants needing visas should contact the organizer in advance

♟️ Join us at the Kielce Chess Open 2025 for an unforgettable week of international chess competition, cultural enrichment, and community spirit in one of Poland’s most historic and welcoming cities.