Goiserer Chess Open 2026

Be there when the ballroom in Bad Goisern is transformed into a stage for exciting duels and sociable encounters at the Goiserer Schachopen!

 

From June 26 to 28, 2026, the Festsaal Bad Goisern will be the meeting place for chess players from all over Austria.
chess players from all over Austria. The Goiserer Schachopen offers three days of exciting tournament chess
in a pleasant atmosphere - with fair conditions, attractive prizes and plenty of room for
exchange and analysis. In addition to experienced tournament players, hobby players and ambitious club players are
ambitious club players are also very welcome. A buffet will provide culinary refreshments, and
there will be plenty of time to talk shop and chat in a relaxed, sociable atmosphere.
Spectators are also welcome.


Schedule of events:
Friday, June 26, 2026
18:30 Registration deadline
18:50 Latest possible confirmation of attendance
in the tournament hall for all players
19:00 Opening and start of the 1st round

Saturday, June 27, 2026
09:30 2nd round
14:30 3rd round

Sunday, June 28, 2026
09:30 4th round
14:30 5th round
18:00 Reference time award ceremony
(approx. 20min after the end of the last game)


Playing mode:
5 rounds Swiss system in 2 groups
90 minutes + 30 seconds per move, without additional
time credit after 40 moves

A-Tournament: open for all players
B-tournament: U1700 FIDE-ELO

Evaluation:
FIDE-Elo rating
AUT-Elo + DWZ rating in all groups

Registration:
By phone: 0699/12131339 - main arbiter Daniel Lieb (only in the evening, also on mobile voice mail)
E-Mail: daniellieb34@hotmail.com


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