The Open Bohumín 2025 returns as a prestigious international chess festival hosted in the vibrant town of Bohumín. Organized by ŠŠ Bohumín and SK Slavia Orlová, this FIDE-rated event offers multiple tournament formats for players of all ages and strengths. From master-level classical games to junior rapid and blitz competitions, participants will enjoy a well-organized, competitive, and family-friendly chess experience in the heart of the Moravian-Silesian region.

📅 Event Schedule

• June 28, 2025 (Saturday): Arrival and check-in
• June 29 – July 6, 2025: Classical tournaments Group A (Master), Group B (Challenger), and Group C (U14 Memorial)
• July 3, 2025 (Thursday): Rapid U12 & U16 (7 rounds)
• July 5, 2025 (Saturday): Rapid Open + team classification (7 rounds)
• July 7, 2025 (Monday): Blitz Tournament – Ivan Jankovec Memorial (11 rounds)

Organizers will hold opening and closing ceremonies on the first and last days of the festival respectively.

⏱️ Time Control & Tournament Formats

Group A – Master (≥1900 FIDE): 9-round Swiss, 90 min + 30 sec increment per move
Group B – Challenger (≤2000 FIDE): 9-round Swiss, 90 min + 30 sec increment per move
Group C – U14 Lukáš Krůl Memorial: 9-round Swiss, 90 min + 30 sec increment per move
Rapid U12 & U16: 7-round Swiss, 13 min + 2 sec increment
Rapid Open + Teams: 7-round Swiss, 13 min + 2 sec increment
Blitz Open: 11-round Swiss, 3 min + 2 sec increment

All events apply FIDE regulations and follow Czech national rating systems where applicable.

🏆 Prize Fund & Awards

Group–A (Master): Total 61,000 CZK

• 1st place: 15,000 CZK
• 2nd–10th places: prizes descending to 1,000 CZK
• Cup for the winner

Group-B (Challenger): Total 27,500 CZK

• 1st place: 5,000 CZK
• Category prizes: U16, U18, S60, Female (500–1,000 CZK each)
• The winner earns free entry to Group A in 2026

Group-C (U14 Memorial): Cups and material prizes for U14, U12, and U10 categories

Rapid Open + Teams: Total 8,400 CZK

• Individual prizes: up to 2,500 CZK
• Team classification: Cup for best team (sum of top 3 player scores)

Blitz Tournament: Total 8,400 CZK

• 1st–5th places and U2000, U1800, U1600 categories awarded

Organizers require all prizewinners to attend the closing ceremony to receive awards.

📝 Registration & Entry Fees

Classical Groups A, B, C:

• IM/GM: Free entry
• Adults: 1,100 CZK
• U18 / S60: 700 CZK
• Discount (before June 1): –100 CZK
• Club discount (min 5 players): –100 CZK

Rapid U12 & U16: 100 CZK
Rapid Open: 150 CZK
Blitz Tournament: 150 CZK

Players must register by:

• Classical (A–C): June 25, 2025, 18:00
• Rapid U12/U16: July 2, 2025
• Rapid Open: July 4, 2025
• Blitz: July 6, 2025

Organizers collect payment in cash at the venue during check-in.

🏨 Venue Information

Venue: Sports Hall Bospor
Address: Koperníkova 1222, 735 81 Bohumín, Czech Republic
GPS Coordinates: 49.9097717N, 18.3662406E

The sports complex features modern playing facilities and lies within walking distance of public transport and local amenities.

✈️ Travel & Accommodation

Nearest Airport: Ostrava Leoš Janáček Airport (30 km)
Train Access: Direct routes from Ostrava and Prague
Bus Access: Local buses connect Bohumín to surrounding towns

Accommodation Options:

• Penzion Ve Věži: Koperníkova 1215, Single: 1,000 CZK, Double: 1,400 CZK
• Penzion U Staré Pekárny: Příční 215, Double: 1,400 CZK, Triple: 1,800 CZK

Organizers accept accommodation requests via email and require advance bank transfer by June 10, 2025. Accommodation is available from June 28 to July 7 and does not include meals. Guests may purchase breakfast at the hotel reception.

👥 Organizer & Contact

Organizer: ŠŠ Bohumín & SK Slavia Orlová
Tournament Director: Jiří Novák
Chief Arbiter: IA Jiří Kopta
Email: kopta.jiri@centrum.cz
Phone: +420 723 445 242
Official Website: www.openbohumin.cz

Join hundreds of chess enthusiasts this summer at Open Bohumín 2025. Compete, improve, and enjoy a warm chess atmosphere in one of the Czech Republic’s most welcoming tournament destinations.

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