Open Burgenland State Championship 2026 will be held from October 23 to 26, 2026, at Pfarrheim Raiding in Burgenland, Austria. The championship combines an open classical field with Burgenland title classifications and senior categories.
Seven Swiss-system rounds use 90 minutes for 40 moves, followed by 30 minutes for the rest of the game, with a 30-second increment from move one. Results count toward the Austrian national rating list, not the FIDE Standard list.
SV UNION Raiding organizes the event, and RS Andreas Meissl serves as arbiter. Every participant needs an Austrian Chess Federation personal number, and the field is limited to 150 players. The guaranteed cash fund is €720 from 50 participants, with €300, €200, €100, €70, and €50 for the first five overall places.
📌 Event Details
The championship uses one open field while awarding additional Burgenland and senior classifications. The four-day timetable includes two rounds on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, followed by the final round on Monday morning.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | October 23–26, 2026 |
| 🌍 Country | Austria |
| 📍 City / Region | Raiding, Burgenland |
| 🏛️ Venue | Pfarrheim Raiding – Dr. Paul Iby-Platz 1, 7321 Raiding, Burgenland, Austria |
| ♟️ Format | Open Classical Championship |
| 🔢 Rounds | 7 |
| 🧩 Pairing System | Swiss system |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 90 minutes for 40 moves, then 30 minutes for the rest, with a 30-second increment from move one |
| ⭐ Rating | Austrian national rating |
| 👤 Organizer | SV UNION Raiding |
| 🔗 Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1406388.aspx?lan=1 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The 40-move first period is followed by a 30-minute second period. A 30-second increment applies throughout, and the default time is 30 minutes.
| Technical Item | Tournament Information |
|---|---|
| ♟️ Competition | Open Classical Championship |
| 🔢 Number of Rounds | 7 |
| 🧩 Pairing System | Swiss system |
| ⏱️ Clock Setting | 90 minutes for 40 moves, then 30 minutes for the rest, with a 30-second increment from move one |
| ⌛ Default Time | 30 minutes |
| ⭐ Rating Calculation | Austrian national rating |
🏆 Prize Fund
The open standings carry €720 in cash prizes. The cash schedule is guaranteed from 50 participants.
| Place | Cash Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | €300 |
| 2nd | €200 |
| 3rd | €100 |
| 4th | €70 |
| 5th | €50 |
| Published cash total | €720 |
| Approximate MyChess.Events USD field | $830 |
📂 Sections / Eligibility
All players compete in the open field, while title and age classifications are derived from the final standings. An Austrian Chess Federation personal number is mandatory for entry.
| Section / Rule | Player Information |
|---|---|
| Player requirement | Austrian Chess Federation personal number |
| Competition field | Open and senior classifications together |
| Maximum capacity | 150 players |
| Rating | Austrian national rating |
🗓️ Schedule
Attendance is recorded at 08:45 on Friday. Rounds 1–6 are played in morning and afternoon sessions, and Round 7 begins at 09:00 on Monday before the approximately 14:00 awards ceremony.
| Date / Stage | Tournament Activity |
|---|---|
| Attendance | Friday, October 23 – 08:45 |
| Round 1 | Friday, October 23 – 09:30 |
| Round 2 | Friday, October 23 – 15:30 |
| Round 3 | Saturday, October 24 – 09:00 |
| Round 4 | Saturday, October 24 – 15:00 |
| Round 5 | Sunday, October 25 – 09:00 |
| Round 6 | Sunday, October 25 – 15:00 |
| Round 7 | Monday, October 26 – 09:00 |
| Prize ceremony | Monday, October 26 – approximately 14:00 |
📝 Registration
Advance fees are €40 for adults and €20 for youth or children. On-site fees rise to €50 and €30. Advance payment is due by October 16.
| Registration Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Adult advance fee | €40 |
| Youth / children advance fee | €20 |
| Adult on-site fee | €50 |
| Youth / children on-site fee | €30 |
| Advance payment deadline | October 16, 2026 |
| Registration email | anmeldung@bsbschach.club |
| Maximum capacity | 150 players |
👤 Organizer
SV UNION Raiding manages registration through anmeldung@bsbschach.club. RS Andreas Meissl is the appointed arbiter for the championship.
| Organizer Item | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Organizer | SV UNION Raiding |
| 👤 Tournament Director | Stefan Schekolin |
| ⚖️ Chief Arbiter | RS Andreas Meissl |
| ✉️ Registration Email | anmeldung@bsbschach.club |
| 🌐 Organizer Website | https://www.bsbschach.club/ |
| 🔗 Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1406388.aspx?lan=1 |
📍 Venue
Pfarrheim Raiding is at Dr. Paul Iby-Platz 1 in the village of Raiding. The venue lies in central Burgenland, close to the Hungarian border.
| Venue Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏛️ Playing Venue | Pfarrheim Raiding – Dr. Paul Iby-Platz 1, 7321 Raiding, Burgenland, Austria |
| ℹ️ Venue Information | Player attendance is recorded at the venue from 08:45 on October 23. |
| 🗺️ Map | https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pfarrheim+Raiding+%E2%80%93+Dr.+Paul+Iby-Platz+1%2C+7321+Raiding%2C+Burgenland%2C+Austria |
🚗 How to Get There
Vienna provides the principal international airport and long-distance rail gateway. Regional rail, bus, and road connections continue toward central Burgenland and Raiding.
| Travel Method | Route Information |
|---|---|
| ✈️ Air | Vienna International Airport provides the principal international gateway for northern and central Burgenland. |
| 🚆 Rail | Regional rail services reach the central Burgenland area, followed by a local road connection to Raiding. |
| 🚌 Regional transport | Bus and local transfer options connect settlements across the district. |
| 🚗 Road | The A3 and S31 corridors provide the main road approach from Vienna and Eisenstadt. |
🏨 Accommodation
Raiding and nearby communities offer guesthouses and small hotels, while larger lodging selections are available in Oberpullendorf, Eisenstadt, and other Burgenland towns.
| Accommodation Area | Practical Position |
|---|---|
| Raiding | Local guesthouses provide the shortest route to Pfarrheim. |
| Neckenmarkt and Horitschon | Nearby Burgenland communities with regional road connections. |
| Deutschkreutz | A larger nearby base with rail and local services. |
🧭 Travel & Stay Planning
The following plan connects the main arrival gateway, the final local journey, accommodation positioning, and the tournament timetable.
| Planning Area | Practical Detail |
|---|---|
| International gateway | Vienna is the main international airport and long-distance rail hub. |
| Regional journey | Continue toward central Burgenland by regional rail, bus, taxi, or car. |
| Final destination | Raiding is a village location, making the final road or local-transfer segment important. |
| Early attendance | Friday attendance begins at 08:45, so arrival on the preceding evening may be practical. |
| Four-day stay | Accommodation must cover the Monday final round and awards ceremony. |
♟️ Tournament-Day Planning
A round-day plan reduces avoidable time pressure before the clocks start and helps recovery between games.
| Tournament-Day Stage | Planning Detail |
|---|---|
| Friday attendance | Report at 08:45 before the 09:30 opening round. |
| Double rounds | Friday through Sunday each include morning and afternoon sessions. |
| Clock stages | Manage the 40-move first period before the 30-minute second period. |
| National rating | Austrian federation personal number linked to the player record. |
| Monday finish | Keep the morning Round 7 and approximately 14:00 ceremony free. |
🛂 Visa & Travel Documents
Austria is part of the Schengen Area. International visitors need valid passports or identity documents and any visa permissions required for the trip.
| Travel Document | Information |
|---|---|
| 🛂 Official visa information | https://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/travel-stay/entry-and-residence-in-austria/entrance-and-residence |
| 🛃 Passport | Valid travel document for the complete journey |
| 🔁 Transit | Entry conditions for every connecting country |
| 🛡️ Insurance | Medical and travel cover selected for the trip |
📜 Tournament Rules & Competition Administration
The open and senior championships are played in one common group.
| Rule | Application |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Austrian Chess Federation personal number |
| Maximum field | 150 players |
| Rounds | 7 Swiss rounds |
| Time control | 90 minutes for 40 moves + 30 minutes for the rest + 30 seconds per move |
| Default time | 30 minutes |
| Rating | Austrian national rating only |
| Chief arbiter | RS Andreas Meissl |
| Advance fees | Adults €40; youth and children €20 |
| On-site fees | Adults €50; youth and children €30 |
| Prize guarantee threshold | 50 participants |
ℹ️ Other Information
The tournament is nationally rated in Austria and is not submitted for FIDE Standard rating. Burgenland championship titles and senior classifications are drawn from the common open standings.
- The €720 cash schedule is guaranteed from 50 participants.
- Advance payment carries lower entry fees than payment at the venue.
| Local Item | Information |
|---|---|
| 💱 Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| 🕒 Time zone | Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) until the early hours of October 25; Central European Time (UTC+1) thereafter |
| 🗣️ Primary local language | German |
| 📍 Tournament city | Raiding, Burgenland |
| 📅 Competition dates | October 23–26, 2026 |
🎒 Player Preparation
The preparation plan below connects the tournament’s published rules with the practical actions required before the first round and throughout the event.
| Preparation Area | Practical Action |
|---|---|
| Federation number | Austrian Chess Federation personal number in the entry. |
| Advance payment | Pay by October 16 with the required player reference. |
| Friday arrival | Reach Pfarrheim Raiding before attendance at 08:45. |
| Four-day plan | Keep Monday morning available for Round 7 and the ceremony. |
| Rating expectation | Treat the event as Austrian national rated rather than FIDE rated. |
📋 Final Pre-Travel Checklist
| Checklist Item | Action |
|---|---|
| Entry number | Include the Austrian federation personal number. |
| Payment | Use IBAN AT77 3301 0000 0231 0977 by October 16 for the advance fee. |
| Attendance | Report by 08:45 on Friday, October 23. |
| Venue | Use Pfarrheim Raiding, Dr. Paul Iby-Platz 1. |
| Final day | Allow for Round 7 and the awards on Monday. |
🔗 Official Resources
| Resource | Official Link |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament Page | https://www.bsbschach.club/ |
| anmeldung@bsbschach.club | |
| Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1406388.aspx?lan=1 |
| Official visa information | https://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/travel-stay/entry-and-residence-in-austria/entrance-and-residence |
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $830
Organizer
♟️ About the Organizer
SV UNION Raiding is a chess-focused sports association based in Raiding, Burgenland, Austria. The club belongs to the SPORTUNION structure and gives local players a regular place for over-the-board chess, training, and friendly competition. Its club seat is at Franz-Liszt-Platz 1 in Raiding, while regular chess activity also uses local rooms connected with the Lisztbibliothek and the Raiding community setting.
The club runs a regular Friday chess meeting for players from beginner to advanced level. Sessions are open to a broad age range and focus on practical chess, training games, and tournament preparation. In addition, the club has built a visible local chess presence through youth events, regional competition, and public chess activity in Raiding.
🏆 Chess Events and Activities
SV UNION Raiding organizes and supports youth chess tournaments in Burgenland. The club has hosted a Raiding stop of the Burgenländische Jugendschachrallye, a rapid chess series for children and teenagers. The Raiding event uses Swiss-system pairings and gives young players a practical way to gain tournament experience in a friendly regional setting.
The club also appears as an organizer of larger Burgenland chess events. Its activity includes the Burgenland Youth Chess Rally and the Offene Burgenländische Schach-Landesmeisterschaft 2026. The state championship event uses seven Swiss-system rounds and a classical time control of 90 minutes for 40 moves, then 30 minutes for the rest of the game, plus 30 seconds per move from move one.
This mix of formats gives players several competitive options. Young players can start with rapid chess and short tournament days. More experienced players can enter classical state-level competition. Therefore, SV UNION Raiding supports both local chess practice and more formal rated tournament chess in the Burgenland chess calendar.
🌍 Player Experience and Community
Players who visit SV UNION Raiding can expect a small but active chess environment with direct organizer contact and practical local venues. Regular play takes place around the Lisztbibliothek, the Lokal Liszt am Bach, or municipal meeting rooms, depending on the session setup. The club also uses Pfarrheim Raiding for tournament events, which gives players a central venue in the village.
The club’s strongest public role centers on youth chess development and accessible tournament play. Its youth rally events welcome children and teenagers from different clubs and playing levels. Moreover, the format helps new players understand clocks, pairings, tournament rounds, and sportsmanship in a manageable setting.
SV UNION Raiding also contributes to the wider Burgenland chess community through cooperation with regional chess organizers and SPORTUNION structures. As a result, players in Raiding and nearby areas can find regular chess activity, tournament preparation, youth competition, and a route into official over-the-board events.
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