Saaner – Aktiv Jubiläumsturnier, Rapid in Switzerland
Saaner – Aktiv Jubiläumsturnier will be played on April 26, 2026 in Saanen, Switzerland, making it an attractive chess tournament in Saanen, Switzerland, in 2026 for both juniors and adult players. The event will take place at Hotel Landhaus and will use a 7-round Swiss format with a 20 minutes per player per game time control. The tournament includes a youth section from U6 to U16 and an open section, while the confirmed cash prize fund adds extra competitive value.
As a player-friendly rapid chess tournament in Saanen, Saaner – Aktiv Jubiläumsturnier combines a compact one-day schedule, separate categories, and a practical venue. In addition, the event follows FIDE rules, offers optional lunch at the venue, and gives players in the Saanenland region a well-structured over-the-board chess event in Switzerland.
🗓️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | April 26, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Hotel Landhaus, Dorfstr. 74, 3792 Saanen, Switzerland |
| ♟️ Format | Swiss, 7 rounds |
| 📂 Sections | Youth U6-U16 and Open |
| ⏱️ Time control | 20 minutes per player per game |
| 💳 Entry fee | Youth U16: CHF 10; Open: CHF 25 |
| 💰 Prize fund | USD 600 (approx.) |
| 🧩 Organizer notes | Late registration is possible with a CHF 5 surcharge |
🏆 Prize Fund
| Section | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| U16 | 1st | CHF 80 |
| U10 | 1st | CHF 50 |
| Open | 1st | CHF 150 |
| Open | 2nd | CHF 100 |
| Open | 3rd | CHF 50 |
| Club members team of 4 players | 1st | CHF 100 |
Additional places receive non-cash prizes.
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament will be played over 7 Swiss rounds with a 20-minute time control for each player and each game. The event follows the rules of FIDE.
If participation in a category is low, categories may be fully played out or combined with other sections.
📂 Sections / Groups
| Section | Rating / target group | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Youth U6-U16 | Players born 2010-2020 | Separate youth section |
| Open | Open to all players | Main open section |
📅 Schedule
| Date | Weekday | Time | Round / Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 26, 2026 | Sunday | 9:00 a.m. | Venue opens |
| April 26, 2026 | Sunday | Until 10:00 a.m. | Check-in and registration confirmation |
| April 26, 2026 | Sunday | 10:15 a.m. | Round 1 |
| April 26, 2026 | Sunday | Approx. 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch break |
| April 26, 2026 | Sunday | Approx. 4:45 p.m. | Prize ceremony |
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| How to register | Register in advance by contact with the organizer |
| Entry fee | Youth U16: CHF 10 |
| Open entry fee | CHF 25 |
| Late registration | Possible with a CHF 5 surcharge |
| Deadline | April 23, 2026 |
| Registration details | Name, first name, year of birth, category, SSB code, Elo, address, phone, chess club, and menu choice |
👥 Organizer
Schachclub Saanenland organizes this anniversary chess event in Saanen and continues the club’s active local tournament tradition. The event combines youth and open competition, practical scheduling, and a welcoming venue in the Saanenland area.
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Email: mario.zoppas@bluewin.ch
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Phone: +41794344236
🏨 Venue
Hotel Landhaus, Dorfstr. 74, 3792 Saanen, Switzerland
The tournament will be played at Hotel Landhaus in Saanen, which is the official venue for the event. Optional lunch is available on site with two menu choices, including a vegetarian option. Because the full tournament takes place in one day, players should arrive early enough to complete check-in before the first round.
🚗 How to Get There
The tournament venue is Hotel Landhaus on Dorfstrasse in Saanen. Players can plan their arrival directly to the venue using the official address listed above and should be on site before 10:00 a.m. for registration confirmation.
This Saanen chess event offers a practical and enjoyable day of over-the-board chess for juniors and open players in Switzerland.
Additional Details
Prize Fund - $600
Organizer
Schachclub Saanenland is a chess club based in Saanen, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. It serves as a local chess organizer and supports organized play in the Saanenland region. Moreover, the club appears consistently in Swiss chess calendars and regional association listings, which confirms its established role in local chess.
The club runs community events and competitive tournaments, including rapid chess and open one-day competitions. It organizes the linked open chess tournament, the Saaner Aktiv Jubiläumsturnier, and long-standing Swiss chess calendars connect the event directly to Schachclub Saanenland. In addition, the club maintains a visible presence in regional team chess and recurring tournament activity.
Its profile reflects a strong grassroots focus and sustained tournament organizer work in the area. Furthermore, the club helps keep over-the-board chess competition active in a well-known Swiss mountain region with a long tradition of local associations and community events. As a result, Schachclub Saanenland remains an important part of organized chess in Saanen.
