Znojemská Rotunda Open 2026 will take place from August 1 to 8, 2026, in the historic Louka Monastery in Znojmo. The festival combines classical, youth, rapid and blitz competitions at one venue.
The main FIDE Open and the U18 tournament are seven-round Swiss events. Their classical time control gives players 90 minutes for the first 40 moves, 30 minutes for the remainder of the game and a 30-second increment from move one.
The organizers have also built a broader chess program around the rated events, including training sessions, a simultaneous exhibition, a Town Hall tower visit and an evening wine-tasting activity.
🗓️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | August 1–8, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Znojmo, Czechia |
| 🏛️ Venue | Louka Monastery |
| ♟️ Format | Classical Open, U18, Rapid and Blitz |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE and national rating in the classical events |
| 🔢 Classical Rounds | 7 |
| 💰 Listed Main Prizes | CZK 66,400 / approx. $3,160 |
| 👤 Organizer | Agentura Rotunda with SK GPOA Znojmo |
| 🌐 Chess-Results – Tournament A | https://chess-results.com/tnr1345491.aspx?lan=1 |
| 🌐 Chess-Results – Tournament B | https://chess-results.com/tnr1345496.aspx?lan=1 |
| 🌐 Chess-Results – Rapid | https://chess-results.com/tnr1345500.aspx?lan=1 |
| 🌐 Chess-Results – Blitz | https://chess-results.com/tnr1345499.aspx?lan=1 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
Tournament A and Tournament B each consist of seven Swiss-system rounds. The classical time control is 90 minutes for 40 moves, followed by 30 minutes for the rest of the game, with a 30-second increment from move one.
The rapid tournament uses 10 minutes plus 5 seconds per move. The blitz tournament uses 5 minutes plus 2 seconds per move.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament A | 7 rounds; 90 minutes/40 moves + 30 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| Tournament B | 7 rounds; 90 minutes/40 moves + 30 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| Rapid | 7 rounds; 10 minutes + 5 seconds per move |
| Blitz | 11 rounds; 5 minutes + 2 seconds per move |
🏆 Prize Fund
The listed principal prizes across the four competitions total CZK 66,400 / approx. $3,160. Additional awards may apply under the full regulations.
| Competition | Listed Main Prizes |
|---|---|
| Tournament A | CZK 15,000 / 10,000 / 8,000 / 6,000 / 3,000 / 1,500 / 500 |
| Tournament B | CZK 5,000 / 4,000 / 3,000 |
| Rapid | CZK 2,800 / 1,400 / 1,000 |
| Blitz | CZK 2,800 / 1,400 / 1,000 |
♟️ Sections / Groups
The festival is structured so that players can combine the opening rapid event, a week-long classical tournament and the closing blitz competition.
| Section | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament A | FIDE Open |
| Tournament B | U18 tournament |
| Rapid | Seven-round rapid tournament |
| Blitz | Eleven-round blitz tournament |
📅 Schedule
Saturday, August 1, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09:00–10:00 | Rapid check-in |
| 10:15–15:00 | Rapid tournament |
| 15:15–15:50 | Classical check-in |
| 16:00 | Round 1 |
Sunday, August 2, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:00–14:00 | IM workshop |
| 16:00 | Round 2 |
Monday, August 3, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:00–14:00 | IM workshop |
| 16:00 | Round 3 |
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:00 | Town Hall tower visit |
| 16:00 | Round 4 |
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:00–14:00 | GM training |
| 16:00 | Round 5 |
Thursday, August 6, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:00–14:00 | GM training |
| 16:00 | Round 6 |
Friday, August 7, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | Round 7 |
| 14:00 | Classical awards |
| 15:30 | Simultaneous exhibition |
| 18:30 | Wine-tasting activity |
Saturday, August 8, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09:00–10:00 | Blitz check-in |
| 10:15–14:30 | Blitz tournament |
📝 Registration
Registration is handled through the official festival website. Players should select the appropriate competition and review the complete fee and eligibility rules before submitting the form.
| Registration Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Registration | Official festival website |
| Contact Email | znojemska.rotunda.open@gmail.com |
👤 Organizer
| Organizer Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organizer | Agentura Rotunda s.r.o. with SK GPOA Znojmo |
| Tournament Directors | Zdeněk Molík and Jakub Marek |
| Chief Arbiter | FA Martin Šmajzr |
| znojemska.rotunda.open@gmail.com |
📍 Venue
Louka Monastery – Klášterní, 671 81 Znojmo, Czechia
The tournaments are held in the monastery’s stucco halls. Keeping all four competitions in one complex allows players to move easily between the playing rooms, training activities and side events.
Louka Monastery provides a distinctive historic setting for the festival while remaining within the urban area of Znojmo.
🚆 How to Get There
Znojmo can be reached by regional rail and bus connections from Brno and other cities in South Moravia. Local transport or taxi services can be used for the final journey to the monastery.
Players should enter the full Klášterní address when arranging transport, because the Louka Monastery complex contains several buildings and visitor areas.
ℹ️ Other Information
Training and Side Events
The festival program includes IM and GM training sessions, a Town Hall tower visit, a simultaneous exhibition and a wine-tasting activity. Participation conditions for these activities should be confirmed with the organizer.
Official Resources
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Festival Website | https://znojemska-rotunda-open.cz/public/en |
| English Regulations | https://znojemska-rotunda-open.cz/public/propozice/Invitation_ZR_OPEN_2026.pdf |
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - Listed main prizes: CZK 66,400
Organizer
♟️ About the Organizer
Agentura rotunda s.r.o. is a Czech company based in Znojmo. The company organizes the Znojemská Rotunda Open in cooperation with the chess club SK GPOA Znojmo. The official festival website identifies Agentura rotunda s.r.o. as the organizer and lists its registered address in Znojmo.
The organizer’s confirmed public chess activity focuses on the renewed Znojemská Rotunda Open. The 2026 tournament is the fourth edition since the festival’s revival. It takes place from August 1 to 8, 2026, at Loucký Monastery in Znojmo.
Ing. Zdeněk Molík and MgA. Jakub Marek serve as festival directors. The official festival contact page identifies Jakub Marek as the main organizer, while FIDE lists him as chief organizer of the 2026 FIDE Open. Therefore, he is the most appropriate contact person for the organizer profile.
🏆 Chess Events and Activities
Agentura rotunda s.r.o. organizes a multi-event chess festival rather than a single tournament. The 2026 program includes a FIDE Open, an under-18 classical tournament, a blitz tournament, and a rapid tournament. The organizer runs the festival together with SK GPOA Znojmo.
The FIDE Open and under-18 tournament each use a 7-round classical format. Both sections count for FIDE rating and the Czech national rating list. The FIDE Open uses 90 minutes for 40 moves, followed by 30 minutes for the rest of the game, with a 30-second increment from move one.
The 2026 festival also forms part of the South Moravian Chess Association’s U18 and U20 championship program. In addition, it includes the Znojmo District Championship in classical chess. The first ten boards of the main FIDE Open are scheduled for online broadcast.
🌍 Player Experience and Festival Program
The Znojemská Rotunda Open takes place in the historic Loucký Monastery. The venue hosts the classical sections and the festival’s additional chess activities. Its location gives participants access to the city of Znojmo and its surrounding cultural attractions during the tournament week.
The published 2026 program includes planned training sessions with experienced chess coaches. It also includes a Swiss-Manager workshop and a simultaneous exhibition with GM Vlastimil Babula. These activities add educational opportunities alongside the rated competitions.
The festival schedule also lists a town-hall tower visit, a local wine tasting, and an informal closing gathering. Registration, regulations, player lists, results, and practical festival information appear on the official website. Players can contact the organizing team directly by email or telephone.
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