Luzerner Open 2026 takes place on October 29, 2026 – November 1, 2026 at Pfarreisaal St. Leodegar, St. Leodegarstrasse 6, 6006 Luzern, Switzerland. The event is a Classical open with A, B and C sections and is presented here as a complete tournament page rather than a short listing.

The published competition format uses 7 rounds with 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move under a Swiss system. The rating status is FIDE-rated. Players should use the organizer and Chess-Results as the final references for late changes, starting lists, pairings and results.

This page consolidates playing conditions, registration, organizer contacts, exact venue, schedule where published and practical travel considerations. Recheck the official source before payment and again shortly before departure.

♟️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The tournament uses 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move over 7 rounds. Pairings follow the Swiss system. The published rating status is FIDE-rated.

Check Chess-Results before each round for the latest starting list, pairings, standings, tie-break information and results. If the organizer publishes a later timetable or technical rule, that update takes precedence.

🏆 Prize Fund

Published prizes: A places 1–5 CHF600/500/400/300/200; B/C places 1–5 CHF300/250/200/150/100. Best ISV player in each section: CHF200.

🧩 Sections / Groups

Select the correct group when registering. Rating limits, eligibility and rating calculation can differ between sections even when they share the same dates and venue.

📅 Schedule

Arrive early for attendance control, registration confirmation and finding the playing room. The latest organizer timetable always takes precedence.

📝 Registration

Registration deadline: October 20, 2026. Fees: A CHF100 (approx. $130), A U18 CHF80 (approx. $100), B/C CHF80 (approx. $100), B/C U18 CHF60 (approx. $80). Published late-payment surcharge: CHF20 (approx. $30).

Before paying, confirm that your entry has been accepted, that you selected the correct section, and that any rating or age condition is satisfied. Keep the organizer confirmation and payment evidence when applicable.

👥 Organizer

For questions about eligibility, payment, byes, late arrival, accommodation packages or special conditions, contact the organizer directly. MyChess.Events is the information platform, not the tournament operator.

📍 Venue

Pfarreisaal St. Leodegar, St. Leodegarstrasse 6, 6006 Luzern, Switzerland

Use the full street-level address above for navigation rather than relying only on the city name. Before travel, check whether the organizer has published a specific entrance, floor, playing room, registration desk or access time.

🚆 How to Get There

Pfarreisaal St. Leodegar is at St. Leodegarstrasse 6 in Luzern. Rail arrivals can use Lucerne local public transport or a short taxi transfer. Check parking restrictions if driving into the central area.

• Arrival buffer: allow extra time for local traffic, parking, venue check-in and finding the playing hall.
• Public transport: recheck the actual tournament-day timetable, especially for early rounds, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Driving: confirm parking availability, access restrictions and any separate venue/hotel parking charge.
• Accommodation: compare travel time to the actual playing venue, not only the city centre. Hotel-based events can be simpler when on-site rooms are available.

🧭 Practical Player Planning

✅ Before You Register

🎒 Tournament-Day Checklist

• Carry identification and any federation/FIDE information requested by the regulations.
• Have the organizer’s contact details, venue address and registration confirmation available offline on your phone.
• Bring permitted water/snacks and required medication for long sessions; follow venue rules on food and drinks.
• Check your board number and colour from the current pairing list before the round rather than relying on an older screenshot.
• Allow enough time after the final round for prize giving if you may qualify for an award.

Multiple sections: verify that your registration is attached to the intended group. The section name affects eligibility, rating calculation, pairings and sometimes prize categories, even when all players use the same building.

City logistics: central locations are convenient but parking can be limited or expensive. Public transport may be the better option, especially when several rounds are scheduled on the same day.

🧾 Final Pre-Travel Verification

🌍 Notes for Visiting Players

International participants should check passport or identity-document requirements, travel insurance and the conditions for carrying medication. If the tournament requires a federation licence or FIDE ID, resolve this before departure rather than at the registration desk.

For multi-day events, compare accommodation cancellation rules with the tournament’s own cancellation policy. For one-day rapid or blitz events, prioritize punctual arrival and a simple return plan because the programme can move quickly and the awards may finish soon after the last round.

Currency conversion values on MyChess.Events are approximate planning figures. Entry fees and prizes are paid under the organizer’s official currency and rules. Always use the organizer’s stated amount when making a payment.

ℹ️ Other Information

• Seven-round Swiss tournament across three rating sections.
• Time control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move.
• FIDE rated.
• GM, IM, WGM and WIM fee exemptions are published under organizer conditions.
• The three groups are combined into one MyChess.Events festival record.
• The three rating groups are combined into one MyChess.Events festival page.
• The organizer is not matched to an existing organizer ID in the supplied WordPress organizer export, so the organizer ID field remains blank.

Final player check: shortly before the event, reopen the organizer website and Chess-Results. Confirm the final venue, first-round time, registration status, section, time control and any last-minute announcement.