The Wrocław Open – Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2025 welcomes chess players of all ages and levels to an exciting week of tournaments in the historic city of Wrocław, Poland. Organizers celebrate the legacy of Adolf Anderssen by hosting a rich festival program featuring classical, rapid, blitz, and Chess960 formats in a vibrant cultural setting.

📅 Event Dates

The festival will run from August 2 to August 10, 2025.

⏱️ Time Control

Organizers will apply various time controls based on tournament type:

• Adolf Anderssen Memorial: 10 minutes + 5 seconds increment
• Polish Open Chess960 Championship: 10 minutes + 5 seconds increment
• Wrocław OPEN A, B, C, SENIOR OPEN: 90 minutes for 40 moves + 15 minutes to finish, with 30 seconds per move from move one
• Group E (“Second Step”): 30 minutes + 30 seconds increment
• Group F (“First Step”): 20 minutes + 10 seconds increment
• Anderssen Evening Blitz: 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment

📆 Schedule

• August 2: Adolf Anderssen Memorial (Rounds 1–9)
• August 3: Polish Open Chess960 Championship (Rounds 1–9)
• August 3–10: Wrocław OPEN A, B, C, and SENIOR OPEN (9 rounds)
• August 7: Anderssen Evening Blitz
• August 9–10: Group E (“Second Step”) and Group F (“First Step”) tournaments

🔢 Number of Rounds

• Adolf Anderssen Memorial – 9 rounds
• Chess960 Championship – 9 rounds
• OPEN A, B, C, and SENIOR – 9 rounds
• Group E – 7 rounds
• Group F – 6 rounds
• Evening Blitz – 9 rounds

🏆 Prize Fund and Prizes

Organizers will award a wide range of prizes, totaling several thousand PLN across multiple sections:

Adolf Anderssen Memorial

• 1st: 2000 PLN
• 2nd: 1500 PLN
• 3rd: 1000 PLN

Polish Open Chess960 Championship

• 1st: 2000 PLN
• 2nd: 1500 PLN
• 3rd: 1000 PLN

OPEN-A

• 1st: 6000 PLN
• 2nd: 4000 PLN
• 3rd: 3000 PLN

OPEN-B

• 1st: 3000 PLN
• 2nd: 2000 PLN
• 3rd: 1500 PLN

OPEN-C

• 1st: 2000 PLN
• 2nd: 1500 PLN
• 3rd: 1000 PLN

SENIOR-OPEN

• 1st: 1500 PLN
• 2nd: 1000 PLN
• 3rd: 700 PLN

Organizers will announce special category prizes before Round 4 of the classical tournaments.

📝 Registration and Participation

Participants must register by August 2 for the Adolf Anderssen Memorial and by August 3 for other events. Organizers accept players of all ratings and ages across different tournament groups. Early registration secures a place in preferred groups and accommodations.

💳 Payment Details

• Adolf Anderssen Memorial / Chess960: €20 each
• Wrocław OPEN A:

  • ELO ≥ 2100: €60
  • ELO 2000–2099: €85

• OPEN B:

  • ELO ≥ 1800: €45
  • ELO 1700–1799: €60

• OPEN C: €40
• SENIOR OPEN: €35
• Group E (“Second Step”): €20
• Group F (“First Step”): €25
• Evening Blitz: €10

Titled players (GM, IM, WGM) receive free entry.

📍 Venue Information

Main events will take place at the Center for Young Culture and Local Initiatives CZASOPRZESTRZEŃ, located at Tramwajowa 1-3, 51-621 Wrocław. Groups E and F will play at Sports Club AZS Wratislavia Wrocław, on Na Grobli Street 30-32.

Alt text for image: “Center for Young Culture – Venue of Wrocław Open 2025”

✈️ Travel and Accommodation

Wrocław offers easy access via the Wrocław–Copernicus Airport and excellent rail and bus connections. Organizers provide accommodation at modern university dormitories less than 1 km from the venue. These lodgings include Wi-Fi, shared kitchens, and renovated rooms ideal for players and families.

🧩 Organizer Information

The Lower Silesian Chess Federation, in collaboration with the Adolf Anderssen Foundation and AZS Wratislavia, manages the event. The festival enjoys support from the City of Wrocław and the Polish Chess Federation.

• Organizer: Lower Silesian Chess Federation
• Location: Wrocław, Poland
• Email: info@chessinwroclaw.org
• Website: www.chessinwroclaw.org