Wrocław becomes a December chess hotspot with the Wroclaw Chess Festival 2025 – Open A & Open B running from 13-19 December 2025 at the Park Hotel Diament, Wrocław, Poland. The festival brings together titled stars and ambitious club players for a nine-round classical competition in two rating bands, complemented by side events, education sessions, and business networking.

Across a packed week, both Opens share a synchronized schedule and professional conditions: classical FIDE time control, Swiss-system pairings, two optional half-point byes in early rounds, and a clear tie-break order. Players also enjoy a dedicated education zone and a special accommodation discount at the host hotel, making participation convenient and cost-effective.

🗓️ Event Details

🏆 Prize Fund

(Amounts in PLN; prizes are listed per tournament.)

Open A – Guaranteed Main Prizes

Open A – Special Prizes: Best Junior 700 • Best ≤2300: 600 • Best ≤2200: 500

Open B – Main & Category Prizes

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

• Both Opens: 90’ + 30″ increment from move 1.

• Swiss-system (9 rounds).

• Half-point byes: up to 2 in rounds 1–7 (must be requested on time).

• Tie-breaks as listed in Event Details.

📂 Sections / Groups

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

• How to enter: Email hello@polonia.wroclaw.pl with: Name, Date of Birth, FIDE ID & Rating, and the event (Open A or Open B).

• Entry Fees (PLN, by deadline):

Open A (FIDE 2100+):

Open B (FIDE ≤2150):

• Payment (bank transfer after confirmation):
  Beneficiary: Fundacja Klub Szachowy Polonia Wrocław
  Address: Aleja Wiśniowa 47, 53-126 Wrocław
  Bank: Santander Bank Polska SA
  IBAN/Account: 70 1090 2398 0000 0001 5599 8863
  Transfer title: Your Name + tournament name (e.g., “Jan Kowalski – Open A”)

👥 Organizer

Fundacja Klub Szachowy Polonia Wrocław (Wroclaw Chess Festival)

• Email: hello@polonia.wroclaw.pl

• Phone: +48 512 052 326

• Festival overview & sign-up: https://wroclawchessfestival.pl/

🏨 Venue

All rounds are played at Park Hotel Diament, Wrocław — a comfortable, modern venue with prepared playing halls and on-site services ideal for a week-long festival atmosphere.

🛎️ Accommodation

The organizer offers a 20% accommodation discount for festival participants at the Park Hotel Diament.

• How to redeem: book directly with the hotel and provide the festival password: SZACHY.

• Rooms are limited — early booking is recommended, especially during the Christmas Market period.

🚗 How to Get There

• By air/train: Arrive in Wrocław (WRO airport / Wrocław Główny station) and connect by taxi or public transport to the hotel.

• By car: City-center location with nearby parking options; allow extra time due to holiday traffic.

• Local transport: Frequent tram and bus services operate around the hotel and historic center.

Other

• Festival extras: Education Zone (free workshops), Teacher Conference, Blitz tournament, and Chess & Business Mixer with a charity event.

• Arbitration & pairings: Swiss pairings published each round; bring your FIDE ID to streamline registration.

• Conduct: FIDE Laws of Chess apply; mobile devices must remain switched off in the playing area.

Enjoy a festive week of classical chess in the heart of Lower Silesia — choose Open A for elite-level battles or Open B for competitive club play, and experience the Wroclaw Chess Festival 2025 at its finest!