SORAB Basel OPEN MIRO MEMORIAL 2026
SORAB Basel OPEN MIRO MEMORIAL 2026 takes place on May 2, 2026, in Basel, Switzerland. This is a chess tournament in Basel, Switzerland, in 2026.
The event is a one-day rapid chess tournament with 9 Swiss rounds. It uses a 10-minute time control with a 3-second increment and welcomes players in one open field.
Quartierzentrum QZ Iselin hosts the tournament in Basel’s Westfeld area. The schedule is simple and compact, with morning check-in, six rounds before the afternoon break, and the final three rounds from 14:00.
🏁 Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | May 2, 2026 |
| Location | Basel, Switzerland |
| Format | Open rapid tournament, 9-round Swiss system |
| Time control | 10 minutes + 3 seconds per move |
| Rating | Not FIDE rated |
| Sections | 1 open section |
| Prize fund | CHF 1,000 (approx. USD 1,266) |
| Chess-Results | https://s2.chess-results.com/tnr1379827.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES&SNode=S0 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses a 9-round Swiss system. Each game is played with 10 minutes plus a 3-second increment from move one, which keeps the pace fast while still allowing full games.
This edition is published as a rapid event without FIDE rating. The event information is maintained on Chess-Results for pairings and player lists.
💰 Prize Fund
The confirmed total prize fund is CHF 1,000 (approx. USD 1,266).
♟️ Sections / Groups
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Open | Single open section for all participants |
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 | 09:15-09:30 | Attendance check |
| May 2, 2026 | 10:00 | Start of play and rounds 1-6 |
| May 2, 2026 | 14:00 | Rounds 7-9 |
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | May 1, 2026, at 18:00 |
| Registration method | Advance registration through the official event form |
| Entry fee | CHF 20, cash on site |
| Payment timing | Pay on Saturday between 09:15 and 09:30 |
| Information required | Name, email, mobile number, national player number or FIDE ID, and date of birth for prize category purposes |
👤 Organizer
SORAB Basel Schachverein organizes this memorial rapid event in Basel. The club is an established local chess organization with regular club activity and team play in the region.
Phone: +41 76 758 12 39
Email: dinka6103@hotmail.com
📍 Venue
Quartierzentrum QZ Iselin, Im Westfeld 30, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
The venue sits in the Westfeld complex in Basel. It is barrier-free at ground level, and the published directions make arrival straightforward by tram or bus.
🚗 How to Get There
Use Im Westfeld 30, 4055 Basel, in your navigation. Tram 3 to Felix Platter-Spital and buses 31 and 38 to Ensisheimerstrasse provide direct public transport access, while Basel’s city network also makes onward travel from the main station simple.
It is a practical one-day rapid event for players who want a full Saturday of chess in Basel.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $1,266
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