Olomouc Chess Summer 2025
The Olomouc Chess Summer 2025 invites players of all levels to an extraordinary week of chess, culture, and camaraderie in the heart of the Czech Republic. Set in the beautiful and historic city of Olomouc, this 26th edition of the festival blends serious competition with rich cultural experiences. Whether you’re a grandmaster or a club player, the event offers a welcoming and competitive atmosphere across multiple tournament categories.
📍 Event Details
- Dates: August 17–24, 2025
- Venue: Hotel Flora, Krapkova 34, Olomouc, Czech Republic
- Organizer: SPORTCLUB Agency 64 Olomouc in collaboration with AVE CHESS
- Festival Director: Jakub Fuksik
- Chief Arbiter: IA Rastislav Diviak
⏱️ Time Control
Each classical tournament uses the time control: 90 minutes for 40 moves, followed by 30 minutes for the rest of the game, with 30 seconds increment per move from move one. The default waiting time is 1 hour.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16 | 16:00–21:00 | Simul at Horni Square & Registration |
| Aug 17 | 10:00–14:30 | Registration continues |
| 15:00 | Drawing of lots for GM and IM tournaments | |
| 16:00 | Round 1 (All tournaments) | |
| Aug 18 | 09:00 / 16:00 | Rounds 2 and 3 |
| Aug 19 | 16:00 | Round 4 |
| Aug 20 | 16:00 | Round 5 |
| Aug 21 | 09:15–13:00 | Blitz Tournament (Tournament F) |
| 16:00 | Round 6 | |
| Aug 22 | 16:00 | Round 7 |
| Aug 23 | 08:30–14:00 | Rapid Tournament (Tournament E) |
| 16:00 | Round 8 | |
| Aug 24 | 09:00 / 15:30 | Round 9 & Closing Ceremony |
🏆 Tournament Sections
A) Grandmaster Tournament
- Format: 10-player round-robin
- For players with FIDE rating ≥ 2350
- Prizes: 5,000 CZK / 3,000 CZK / 2,000 CZK
B) International Master Tournament
- Format: 10-player round-robin
- For players with FIDE rating ≥ 2200
- Prizes: 3,000 CZK / 2,000 CZK / 1,000 CZK
C) Olomouc Open
- 9-round Swiss system
- Open to all players
- Prize fund: 30,000 CZK including best woman, junior, and rating-category prizes
D1) Seniors Open 50+
- 9-round Swiss
- For players born in 1975 or earlier
- Prize fund: 10,000 CZK
D2) Seniors Open 65+
- 9-round Swiss
- For players born in 1960 or earlier
- Prize fund: 13,000 CZK
E) Rapid Tournament
- August 23, 2025
- 7-round Swiss
- Time control: 10 minutes + 5 seconds increment per move
F) Blitz Tournament
- August 21, 2025
- 11-round Swiss
- Time control: 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment per move
💶 Entry Fees
| Tournament | Players Booking Organizer’s Hotel | Other Participants |
|---|---|---|
| GM Tournament | 250–375 EUR | 271–396 EUR |
| IM Tournament | 146–271 EUR | 166.5–291.5 EUR |
| Olomouc Open | 0–71 EUR | 0–91.5 EUR |
| Seniors 50+ | 54 EUR | 75 EUR |
| Seniors 65+ | 41.5 EUR | 62.5 EUR |
- Discounts of 25% apply to FM title holders, women, and seniors (65+).
- A late registration surcharge of 8.5 EUR applies after August 6, 2025.
🏨 Accommodation
Participants can stay at Hotel Flora, the tournament venue. It offers comfortable single and double rooms, Wi-Fi, easy access to playing halls, and proximity to local restaurants and historic sites. Players booking through the organizer benefit from special rates and direct convenience.
✈️ Travel and Local Transport
Olomouc lies in the heart of Moravia and is accessible via direct train or bus from Prague, Brno, and Ostrava. The closest airports are in Brno (75 km) and Prague (250 km). The city offers excellent public transportation, with trams and buses connecting all major points.
🏛️ About the Organizer
SPORTCLUB Agency 64 Olomouc and AVE CHESS are respected names in Central European chess. As part of the CZECH TOUR series, they’ve organized hundreds of international events with a focus on professional tournament direction, smooth logistics, and a welcoming atmosphere. The Olomouc Chess Summer is one of their proudest and most successful annual festivals.
📇 Organizer Contact Details
- Email: ave-kontakt@czechtour.net
- Phone: +420 608 203 007
- Address: SPORTCLUB Agency 64 Olomouc, Krapkova 34, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
🎯 Why You Should Participate
The Olomouc Chess Summer 2025 is more than a tournament—it’s an experience. You’ll compete in a professionally managed event, earn title norms, and explore one of the most charming cities in Central Europe. From historic architecture and cultural flair to top-tier chess battles, Olomouc delivers it all. Whether you’re chasing rating points or a relaxing summer with fellow chess enthusiasts, this is your event of the year.
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Additional Details
Playing Venue - Hotel Flora, Krapkova 34, Olomouc, Czech Republic
Prize Fund - 73,000 CZK
Organizer - SPORTCLUB Agency 64 Olomouc and AVE CHESS
Organizer Phone - +420 608 203 007
Organizer email - ave-kontakt@czechtour.net
Tournament Director - IA Fuksik, Jakub
Chief Arbiter - IA Diviak, Rastislav
Tournament system - SWISS
Rating - FIDE
Organizer
SPORTCLUB Agency 64 Olomouc is a renowned chess organization based in Olomouc, Czech Republic. Since its inception, the agency has been instrumental in promoting chess through the organization of high-quality tournaments and events. Their flagship event, the Olomouc Chess Summer, has become a staple in the international chess calendar, attracting players from around the globe. The agency’s commitment to excellence is evident in their meticulous planning, professional execution, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere they create for participants.
Beyond organizing tournaments, SPORTCLUB Agency 64 Olomouc collaborates with various chess federations and clubs to foster the growth of chess at both grassroots and professional levels. Their dedication to the sport has not only elevated the standard of chess events in the region but has also contributed significantly to the development of players and the broader chess community.
AVE CHESS z.s. is a Prague-based non-profit organization dedicated to promoting chess through the organization of international tournaments and festivals. It is best known for managing the Czech Tour series and the prestigious Czech Open in Pardubice, one of the largest chess festivals in Europe.
♟️ Key Activities
- Czech Tour Series: AVE CHESS organizes a sequence of international chess festivals across various Czech cities, including Prague, Brno, Pilsen, Hradec Králové, Olomouc, and Mariánské Lázně.
- Czech Open: Held annually in Pardubice, this event features a wide range of tournaments, from grandmaster competitions to amateur and youth events.
- European Youth Chess Championship: In collaboration with the Czech Chess Federation and the European Chess Union, AVE CHESS co-organized the 2024 championship in Prague, catering to players under 8 to 18 years old.
- FIDE World Senior Team Chess Championship 2025: AVE CHESS is the official organizer of this upcoming event, scheduled to take place in Prague.