MÜNCHEN Chess Happening 2025 is one of the highlights of the Swiss Chess Tour, offering chess players the chance to combine competition with culture in the vibrant city of Munich.
Held at a beautiful venue in the heart of Bavaria, this event features several categories for players of all levels and a friendly international atmosphere.
📌 Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | 6 – 9 March 2025 |
| 📍 Location | Munich, Germany |
| 🏟️ Venue | Bürgerhaus Unterföhring |
| 🏁 Tournament Type | FIDE‑rated International Open |
| 🧩 Tournament System | 7‑round Swiss System |
| 🔢 Number of Rounds | 7 |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 90 minutes for the game + 30 seconds increment from move 1 |
| ⏰ Default Time | 30 minutes |
| 🏢 Organizer | Swiss Chess Tour |
| ✉️ Email | info@swisschesstour.com |
| 🔗 Official Website | swisschesstour.com |
⏱️ Time Control & Tournament System
- System: 7‑round Swiss, FIDE‑rated.
- Time Control: 90 minutes for the whole game with 30‑second increment per move from move 1.
- Tiebreaks: Buchholz, Sonneborn‑Berger, Direct Encounter.
👥 Sections / Groups
| Section | Rating Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Master Group | 2000+ | Open to all rated 2000 and above |
| Amateur Group | U2000 | Open to all rated below 2000 |
📅 Schedule
| Date | Round / Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar | Opening & Round 1 | 17:00 |
| 7 Mar | Rounds 2 – 3 | 09:30 / 15:30 |
| 8 Mar | Rounds 4 – 5 | 09:30 / 15:30 |
| 9 Mar | Rounds 6 – 7 & Closing Ceremony | 09:30 / 15:30 |
📝 Registration
- Entries can be made online via swisschesstour.com.
- Deadline: 2 March 2025.
- Entry is limited — early registration is strongly advised.
🏢 Organizer
Swiss Chess Tour is a well‑established organization running several high‑level open tournaments across Switzerland and nearby regions. Each event combines strong competition, excellent organization, and picturesque locations.
Email: info@swisschesstour.com | Website: swisschesstour.com
🏟️ Venue
Bürgerhaus Unterföhring, Munich, Germany
📍 View on Google Maps
🏨 Accommodation
Munich offers a wide selection of hotels and apartments near the venue and in the city center. The organizer recommends early booking due to high seasonal demand.
🚗 How to Get There
- By Air: Munich International Airport (MUC) – 25 minutes from the venue
- By Train: Munich Hauptbahnhof – U‑Bahn to Unterföhring
- By Car: Accessible via A9 motorway, parking near venue
✨ Motivation
Experience the joy of chess in the cultural heart of Bavaria — the MÜNCHEN Chess Happening 2025 promises excitement, precision, and fair play in a world‑class setting.
Organizer
The Swiss Chess Tour stands as Switzerland’s foremost circuit of open tournaments, dedicated to promoting over-the-board chess across the country’s most scenic regions. Since its inception, the Tour has organized marquee events such as the Lenzerheide Amateur, the Pontresina Open, the Biel Masters, and the Lugano Summer Festival, drawing both aspiring talents and seasoned grandmasters. Each tournament under the Swiss Chess Tour banner features FIDE-rated, norm-eligible formats, live digital pairings, and professional side-events—ensuring a world-class experience for every participant.
Beyond its flagship opens, the Swiss Chess Tour sustains year-round activity through rapid and blitz series, scholastic workshops, and community outreach in partnership with local clubs and cultural institutions. Tournament Director Claudio Boschetti and his team of certified International Arbiters deliver precise pairings, clear rule enforcement, and multilingual support. Their commitment to hospitality extends to curated excursion packages—lake cruises, mountain tram rides, and guided Old-Town tours—that blend competitive chess with Swiss cultural immersion.