Offene Saarländische Schach-Einzelmeisterschaften Riegelsberg 2026
Offene Saarländische Schach-Einzelmeisterschaften Riegelsberg 2026 will take place from October 4–10, 2026, in Riegelsberg, Germany. This is a chess tournament in Riegelsberg, Germany, in 2026.
The event offers a FIDE-rated classical chess tournament with 7 Swiss-system rounds. It includes the Meisterturnier, A-Turnier, B-Turnier, and C-Turnier sections.
The tournament suits club players, ambitious amateurs, youth players, coaches, and visitors who want a full classical event in Saarland. In addition, the Meisterturnier decides the Saarland Champion 2026 title for the best eligible Saarland player from an SSV club.
♟️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏷️ Tournament | Offene Saarländische Schach-Einzelmeisterschaften Riegelsberg 2026 |
| 📅 Dates | October 4–10, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Riegelsberg, Germany |
| 🏛️ Venue | Köllertalhalle, Herchenbacher Straße 20, 66292 Riegelsberg/Walpershofen, Germany |
| ♟️ Format | Classical championship tournament with four sections |
| 🌍 Rating | FIDE-rated and DWZ-rated |
| 🔢 Rounds | 7 |
| 🧩 Pairing system | Swiss system |
| ⏱️ Time control | 90 minutes for 40 moves + 30 minutes for the rest of the game, with a 30-second increment from move 1 |
| 👥 Sections | Meisterturnier, A-Turnier, B-Turnier, C-Turnier |
| 🧮 Pairing program | Swiss-Chess |
| 🏆 Prize fund | €2,065, approximately US$2,390 |
| 🧑⚖️ Chief arbiter | Tim Aubertin |
| 💶 Entry fee | External players: adults €40; U18 players €20 |
| ♟️ Chess-Results | Meisterturnier, A-Turnier, B-Turnier, and C-Turnier listings available |
| 🏛️ Organizer | SV 1926 Riegelsberg e.V. |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses a classical time control of 90 minutes for the first 40 moves. After that, each player receives 30 minutes for the rest of the game. In addition, a 30-second increment applies from move 1.
Pairings follow the Swiss system across 7 rounds. The tournament uses Swiss-Chess for administration and counts for both FIDE rating and DWZ rating.
FIDE rules apply together with the tournament regulations of the Saarland Chess Federation and the German Chess Federation. Also, Buchholz serves as the first tie-break, followed by Sonneborn-Berger.
🏆 Prize Fund
The confirmed prize fund totals €2,065, approximately US$2,390. The prize structure covers the four main sections, women’s prizes, older-player prizes, and additional TWZ prizes in the C-Turnier.
| Prize Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Meisterturnier – 1st place | €400 |
| Meisterturnier – 2nd place | €250 |
| Meisterturnier – 3rd place | €150 |
| Meisterturnier – women’s prize | €50 |
| Meisterturnier – older-player prize | €50 |
| A-Turnier – 1st place | €200 |
| A-Turnier – 2nd place | €100 |
| A-Turnier – 3rd place | €70 |
| A-Turnier – women’s prize | €50 |
| A-Turnier – older-player prize | €50 |
| B-Turnier – 1st place | €100 |
| B-Turnier – 2nd place | €75 |
| B-Turnier – 3rd place | €50 |
| B-Turnier – women’s prize | €50 |
| B-Turnier – older-player prize | €50 |
| C-Turnier – 1st place | €80 |
| C-Turnier – 2nd place | €60 |
| C-Turnier – 3rd place | €40 |
| C-Turnier – women’s prize | €50 |
| C-Turnier – older-player prize | €50 |
| C-Turnier – best TWZ under 1200 | €30 |
| C-Turnier – best TWZ under 1000 | €30 |
| C-Turnier – best TWZ under 800 | €30 |
All listed prizes are guaranteed. However, players cannot receive multiple prizes.
👥 Sections / Groups
Meisterturnier
The Meisterturnier is the top section of the Saarland individual championships. The best Saarland player from an SSV club wins the Saarland Champion 2026 title and may represent Saarland at national level.
A-Turnier
The A-Turnier is intended for players with TWZ above 1600, unless a player has a pre-qualified place from SEM 2025.
B-Turnier
The B-Turnier is intended for players with TWZ above 1300, unless a player has a pre-qualified place from SEM 2025.
C-Turnier
The C-Turnier is intended for players with TWZ below 1301. In addition, the section includes extra TWZ prizes for players under 1200, under 1000, and under 800.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Round / Activity |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | End of day | Advance registration deadline |
| October 4, 2026 | 12:30–14:00 | Personal registration at the venue |
| October 4, 2026 | 14:30 | Round 1 |
| October 5, 2026 | 14:30 | Round 2 |
| October 6, 2026 | 14:30 | Round 3 |
| October 7, 2026 | 14:30 | Round 4 |
| October 8, 2026 | 14:30 | Round 5 |
| October 9, 2026 | 14:30 | Round 6 |
| October 10, 2026 | 10:00 | Round 7 |
| October 10, 2026 | Around 15:30 | Prize ceremony |
📝 Registration
| Registration Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Registration method | Online registration through the SEM website |
| Advance registration deadline | October 2, 2026 |
| Required information | Club, last name, first name, date of birth, and email |
| Personal registration | October 4, 2026, from 12:30 to 14:00 |
| Entry fee for SSV members | Paid through the club flat-fee system |
| Entry fee for external adults | €40 |
| Entry fee for external U18 players | €20 |
| Late registration | Possible on October 4, 2026, with an additional €10 fee |
| Section placement | Non-pre-qualified players enter sections based on TWZ, using the maximum of DWZ and Elo |
| Special placement requests | The tournament committee decides written requests for free places below the stated section level |
🏛️ Organizer
Organizer: SV 1926 Riegelsberg e.V.
SV 1926 Riegelsberg e.V. organizes the Offene Saarländische Schach-Einzelmeisterschaften Riegelsberg 2026. The club hosts the event at Köllertalhalle and supports a full 7-round championship program for Saarland players and external participants.
Email: 1vorsitzender@schachverein-riegelsberg.de
📍 Venue
Köllertalhalle, Herchenbacher Straße 20, 66292 Riegelsberg/Walpershofen, Germany
The tournament will take place at Köllertalhalle in Riegelsberg/Walpershofen. Players should use the full venue address for map navigation and arrive early enough for the mandatory personal registration on October 4.
🚆 How to Get There
Players and visitors can travel directly to Köllertalhalle at Herchenbacher Straße 20 in Riegelsberg/Walpershofen. The venue address gives a clear arrival point for local players, families, and visitors attending the week-long championship.
ℹ️ Other Practical Information
Players may carry mobile phones only when they remain switched off. Therefore, participants should check their devices before entering the playing area.
The top three players in each section receive certificates. Moreover, the four best Saarland players in sections A to C receive pre-qualification for the next higher section of SEM 2027.
Tournament data, games, photos, and reports may appear in event-related publications. Finally, all prize winners remain responsible for any tax obligations connected with their winnings.
Overall, this event gives players a strong opportunity to compete in Saarland during a structured FIDE-rated classical chess championship.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $2,390
Organizer
♟️ About the Organizer
SV 1926 Riegelsberg e.V. is a historic chess club in Saarland based in Riegelsberg, Germany. The club dates back to 1926 and gives local players a regular home for over-the-board chess, training, league play, and youth development. Its playing venue is the Alte Malerschule on Kurze Straße, where the club uses the first-floor club room.
The club night takes place on Mondays from 18:30, while training runs by arrangement. In addition, the club maintains a strong junior structure with separate training groups by age and playing strength. This setup helps beginners, improving juniors, and competitive players follow a clear path inside the same club environment.
🏆 Chess Events and Activities
SV 1926 Riegelsberg e.V. runs a broad chess program with adult teams, youth teams, internal events, and regional competition. In the 2025/2026 season, the club lists four adult teams and seven youth teams. Its first team competes in the Oberliga Süd-West, while other teams play in Saarland league structures such as Verbandsliga, Bezirksliga, and Kreisliga.
The club calendar includes league rounds, Saarland championship events, youth team competitions, rapid events, cup competitions, and training dates. Therefore, players can take part in both team chess and regular tournament preparation. The club also appears in youth competitions from U10 through U16/U20 levels, which gives younger players a structured route into serious over-the-board play.
🌍 Player Experience and Community
Players at SV 1926 Riegelsberg e.V. find a club with a clear focus on juniors, training, and competitive development. The youth chess training program uses small groups and separates beginners, advanced players, and stronger talents. It also uses the Stappenmethode and tailored lesson plans, while experienced trainers support the learning process.
The club has earned national attention for its work with children, juniors, girls, and women in chess. Its youth players take part in Saarland events, German youth club championships, school chess activity, and regional rapid or blitz competitions. As a result, Saarland youth chess players can gain regular match practice, coaching, and tournament experience in one active club setting.
For adult players, SV 1926 Riegelsberg e.V. offers club evenings, league matches, and rated tournament practice in a serious but local environment. The club combines tradition, strong youth work, and active competition, which makes it an important chess organizer in the Riegelsberg and Saarland chess scene.
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