Chess calendar

Kept by AVE-KONTAKT, organizer of the CZECH OPEN and CZECH TOUR tournament series.

Next chess tournaments

17. - 20.5.2012,

Wunsiedel (GER), 6. Internationales Schachfestival der Festspielstadt Wunsiedel
There will be two groups. Both groups: 7 rounds, Swiss System Masters Tournament: players rated higher than 1800 DWZ; without DWZ rated higher than ELO 1900 Challengers Tournament: players rated lower than 1900 DWZ; without DWZ rated lower than ELO 1900 Wunsiedel is 30 km away from Cheb (Czech Republic), 50 km away from Bayreuth and 120 km away from Nürnberg. For more information (in German or/and English) please visit the tournament website or contact the organizer Ludwig Zier.
Info: , ludwig.zier@web.de, http://wunsiedel-schachfestival.de/

19. - 26.5.2012,

Sunny Beach (BUL), 1st International Youth Chess Festival Ivis
Organizers: IVIS Plus chess club and Bulgarian Chess Federation Under the auspices of Mr. Silvio Danailov President of the European Chess Union President of the Bulgarian Chess Federation A) 19 – 26 May 2012: OPEN A •open tournament rated for FIDE rating •participants /boys and girls / born after 01.01.1994 till 31.12.1999. •Swiss system of 9 rounds, 90 min+ 30 s/move •financial prizes in BGN: - 500,400, 300, 250, 200, 150 Special prizes- /G18 - 200, 150 /B16 - 200, 100 / G16 -200, 100/ B14 - 200, 100/ G14 - 200, 100 26 May 2012: OPEN B •open tournament rated for FIDE rating •participants /boys and girls/ born after 01.01.2000 •Swiss system of 9 rounds, 90 min + 30 s/move. •financial prizes in BGN: - 250, 200, 150, 100 Special prizes/G12- 150, 100 /B10 – 120, 80 / G10 – 120, 80 /B8 – 100, 50 / G8 -100, 50 starting fee in BGN IM and WIM free ELO FIDE >= 2200 - 30 ELO FIDE >= 1600 - 40 ELO FIDE < 1600 and without FIDE rating - 50
Info: FM Yordan Stoynov +359 888 421 525, office@ivis-travel.com, http://www.ivis-travel.com

25. - 28.5.2012,

Bad Ischl (Upper Austria) (AUT), 6. Salzkammergut Schachopen
Prize funds: 2.300 Euro 5 rounds swiss system 3 groups (open, under1900 Elo, under 1650 Elo) 2h/40 moves + 30 minutes Please visit our website for detailed information: www.salzkammergutopen.at.lv
Info: , daniellieb34@hotmail.com, http://www.salzkammergutopen.at.lv

26. - 27.5.2012,

Germany - 73630 Remshalden-Buoch (GER), Training mit / with GM Viktor Bologan (2715 Elo)
Alle Infos zum Trainings-Seminar mit GM Viktor Bologan: http://www.amateurchess.com/de/training-mit-gm-viktor-bologan/ All information about the training event with GM Viktor Bologan: http://www.amateurchess.com/training-with-gm-victor-bologan/
Info: Please use contact@amateurchess.com for your questions or registration., contact@amateurchess.com, http://www.amateurchess.com/de/training-mit-gm-vik

2. - 10.6.2012,

Ortisei / St. Ulrich (ITA), Int.Chesstournament "server24"
International Chesstournament Open A =>1900 elo, Open B > 2000 elo; Mode: 9 rounds CH-System; Time: 90 Min./40 moves+ 30 Min. Rest + 30 sec; Pricefund Open A: 1. € 1500, 2. € 1100 3. € 800; Pricefund Open B: 1. € 600 2. € 450, 3. € 350; Total Pricefund € 13.000
Info: Moroder Thomas and Bernardi Ruben Tel. +39 0471 1881429 / +39 0471 797001 , info@server24chess.eu, http://www.server24chess.eu/

2. - 10.6.2012,

ORTISEI / ST.ULRICH (ITA), International Chesstournament "server24"
Open A =>1900 elo, Open B > 2000 elo; MODUS für A und B: 9 Runden CH-System; Bedenkzeit 90 Min./40 Züge+ 30 Min. Rest + 30 Sekunden ab 1.Zug; Preisgeld Open A: 1. € 1500, 2. € 1100 3. € 800; Preisgeld Open B: 1. € 600 2. € 450, 3. € 350; Gesamtpreisfond € 13.000
Info: Moroder Thomas und Bernardi Ruben Tel. +39 0471 1881429 / +39 0471 797001 , info@server24chess.eu, http://www.server24chess.eu/

7. - 10.6.2012,

57610 Altenkirchen (GER), 4. Rheinland-Pfalz Open
REGULATIONS 4th RHEINLAND-PFALZ OPEN 2012 VENUE: Hotel Glockenspitze, Im Sportzentrum 2, 57610 Altenkirchen, Germany 7 ROUND SWISS SYSTEM Buchholz system in the event of a tie (1 match result), no double prizes. There will be ELO and DWZ evaluation of the tournament. TIME CONTROL 90 minutes for 40 moves followed by 30 minutes for the rest of the game, with 30 seconds added per move WAITING PERIOD 30 minutes ENTRY DEADLINE Thursday, 7 June 2012 at 9.00 a.m. 9.30 a.m. for pre-registered players. Only those players who report to the tournament organizers by 9.30 a.m. will be drawn in the first round. ENTRY FEE •AdultS 25 € •Youth 15 € member of SBRP clubs pay 5 € less PARTICIPANTS LIMIT The tournament is limited to the first 200 participants. The earlier the application the more probable is the participation. TOURNAMENT MANAGEMENT •FIDE-arbiter Daniel Hendrich •FIDE-arbiter Gregor Johann PRIZES 1500 €; 1000 €; 750 €; 500 €; 400 €; 300 €; 200 €; 100 € Rating prizes • <2200 < 2000, < 1800, < 1600, <1400 – each 100 € / 50 € (only participiants with rating) •Prizes for the best seniors, participants, and youth (U18 / U14), 100 € / 50 € each (min. 5 participants per group) •Special prizes for the best youth players U12 and U10 •The highest ranked active player of a club of SBRP will win the title of "Rheinland-Pfalz Champion 2012" and will qualify for the "German Championship 2013", provided that they fulfill the terms and conditions of the German Chess Federation. REGISTRATION Please transfer the entry fee into the account of Rhineland-Pfalz Chess Association until 10 May 2012: Account No. 501379, SSK Kaiserslautern, Bank Code 540 501 10 Payment purpose: RLP-OPEN 2012 + Name, Last Name, Club, DWZ, ELO or on the first match day (7 June 2012) before 9.30 a.m.
Info: Wolfgang Cleve-Prinz SK Altenkirchen, schreiben-an@skak.de, http://www.rlp-open.de/index.html

16. - 24.6.2012,

Teplice (CZE), OPEN TEPLICE 2012
VII. Annual of International Chess Tournament. Regional Chess Championship of Ústí nad Labem Chess Union in practical chess of 2012, in categories M20, M18, F20 a F18.
Info: Milan Maščák +420 724 070 707, milan.mascak@gmail.com, http://openteplice.cz

23. - 29.6.2012,

Gabcikovo (SVK), 17th GABCIKOVO OPEN
FIDE open, 9 rounds Swiss
Info: Mikulas Kosar ml., Tovarenska 521/60, 930 05 Gabcíkovo, Slovakia, kosarm@centrum.sk,

30.6. - 1.7.2012,

Helmond (NED), HSC/De Legibus Open
Open 9 rounds, rapidchess, 45 minutes. First prize € 1.000, total € 2.200.
Info: , roel@hschelmond.nl, http://www.hschelmond.nl/

30.6. - 8.7.2012,

Karviná (CZE), International chess tournament "Karviná Open 2012"
Tournament type: nine rounds swiss, according to FIDE rules Rate of play: 90min/40moves + 30sec/move, then 30min + 30sec move Application: preferably through http://www.sachykarvina.cz/files/prihlasky, application deadline is on 28.6.2012.
Info: Dr. Jaromír Canibal, mobile: 00420 603 872 071, e-mail: caissa@volny.cz, skk@sachykarvina.cz, http://www.sachykarvina.cz/

30.6. - 7.7.2012,

Vsetín (CZE), Vsetín Open
37th year, 2 tournaments, FIDE open + National open (ELO max 2000, 9 round, tempo 40 mov./2 hour + 0,5 hour till the end, prize fond 18.700 CZK, acommodations from 250 CZK per night
Info: Radek Zadrapa, tel +420 736779944, radek@zadrapa.cz, http://www.sachy-vsetin.cz/

7. - 14.7.2012,

Rethymno (GRE), 4th Open chess tournament Rethymno 2012
9 rounds, Swiss System. FIDE title norms are possible; Total Prize Fund 8.300 Euro; TIME CONTROL: 90 min for 40 moves + 30min + 30sec per move from the first move. We invite you to come and enjoy your stay at Rethymno city,combining chess and relax, next to the amazing Cretan Sea!
Info: Anelia Tsaroucha, 00306974811469 , info@rethymnochess.gr, http://www.daor.gr/index.php?chessgr

7. - 15.7.2012,

Aghios Kirykos, Ikaria Island (GRE), 35th Ikaros International Chess Tournament
The 35th edition of the annual Ikaros International Chess Tournament takes place from 7th till 15th of July 2012 at Aghios Kirykos, Ikaria island, Greece. Ikaria is a picturesque island at the Aegean Sea, well known for the longiveity and the relaxed way of life of its inhabitants. It is an ideal place for combining chess with relaxing vacation without spending too much money. More information can be found on our blog (http://ikariachess.blogspot.com) while info about previous editions of the tournament can be found at http://www.chess.gr/ikaros and info about the island of Ikaria at: http://www.island-ikaria.com. Total prize fund 3000 Euros (1st prize 800 euros) Special conditions are offered for titled players (please refer to the official announcement for details)
Info: Mr. Dimitris Kapagiannidis: (++30)6947-829772 or Mrs. Antzela Shaka at:(++30)6977-730286 , ikaroschess@gmail.com, http://ikariachess.blogspot.com

11. - 19.7.2012,

Pardubice (CZE), EUROPEAN YOUTH CHESS TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIP U18
Participation: Each national federation may enter an unlimited number of teams. The team players shall not have reached the age of 18 by January 1st 2012 The tournament will be organized in 2 categories – Open and girls. The teams in the open section shall consist of four players, the teams in the girls section shall consist of two female players. Each team is entitled to have one reserve player. Participation of girls in the boys’ tournament is admissible. Accommodation and travel expenses for teams will be covered by national chess federations or teams themselves. Entry forms must be filled in and sent to the Organizing Committee not later than June 1st 2012 Playing schedule: Wednesday July 11 20:00 – 22:00 Registration Thursday July 12 9:00 – 12:00 Registration 15:00 Opening, 15:30 Round 1 Friday July 13 15:00 Round 2 Saturday July 14 15:00 Round 3 Sunday July 15 15:00 Round 4 Monday July 16 15:00 Round 5 Tuesday July 17 15:00 Round 6 Wednesday July 18 9:00 Round 7, 15:00 Closing Thursday July 19 Departure of Participants The ECU Tournament Rules will be followed. Both Championships (Open and girls) will be played according to the Swiss System in 7 rounds. The rate of play should be 90 minutes for the first 40 moves followed by 30 minutes for the rest of the game with an addition of 30 seconds per move starting from move 1. Communication between players (the offer of draw) is forbidden until the 40th move has been played. Special offer: Participants and accompanying persons can continue with their stay in Pardubice for participating in the following tournaments of Czech Open International Festival.
Info: Tournament Director Dr. Jan Mazuch, executive manager of AVE-KONTAKT Pardubice agency AVE-KONTAKT s.r.o., Sukova 1556, 530 02 Pardubice, the Czech Republic Tel.- Fax.: +420 466 535 200, mobile phone +420 608 203 007 , j.mazuch@avekont.cz, http://www.czechopen.net/en/news/

12. - 29.7.2012,

Pardubice (CZE), CZECH OPEN 2012
23rd International Chess and Games Festival, European Amateurs Championship in Chess. Chess -5 main events and over 20 other tournaments. Tournaments in bridge, go, draughts, backgammon, renju, gomoku, poker, combining of Rubik cube, mancala games, Magic, ZATRE and other games will take place within the frame of the festival. Accompanying programme: games analysis in the festival party tent, small football tournament, bowling tournament, table tennis tournament, crossword puzzles and Sudoku competitions, trips, social evenings at the swimming pool, free film projections every evening in the castle park etc Obligatory applications together with accommodation orders should be filled out on-line on http://www.czechopen.net/en/contact-and-applications/ or sent by e-mail, fax or post by 15th June 2012 to the organizer’s address. Internet: during the whole festival wireless Internet access available free of charge at the CEZ Arena Interesting things: http://www.facebook.com/czechopenen
Info: AVE-KONTAKT s.r.o., Sukova 1556, 530 02 Pardubice, Czech Republic, tel./fax +420 - 466 535 200, mobile phone + 420 – 608 203 007, j.mazuch@avekont.cz, http://www.czechopen.net/en/

16. - 23.7.2012,

Paleochora, Crete (GRE), 5th Paleochora Open chess tournament
9 rounds, Swiss System. FIDE title norms are possible; TIME CONTROL: 90 min for 40 moves + 30min + 30sec per move from the first move; Total Prize Fund 8.300 Euro; Crete Island gives you the opportunity to combine chess with a few days relaxing holidays, enjoying the sun and clear blue sea!
Info: Anelia Tsaroucha, 00306974811469, info@chaniachess.gr, http://www.chaniachess.gr/

21. - 29.7.2012,

Erts - Arinsal (AND), 30 Andorra Chess Open
Tournament Hall: Hotel Sant Gothard – Erts (La Massana) ANDORRA Prizes: 10.500€ / 1r. Prize: 2.100€ All the prizes are tax-free Valid for the Catalan Chess circuit
Info: For inscriptions you have to contact: (18:00 - 20:00 h): +376 824465 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/escacsandorra Twitter: http://twitter.com/EscacsAndorra , open@escacsandorra.com, http://www.escacsandorra.com

23. - 29.7.2012,

Acqui Terme (ITA), 1° festival scacchisti.it di Acqui Terme
Swiss 9 round - several GM and IM expected from several federations - valid for international title norms - overall amount of prizes 4,000 €
Info: Antonio Cristofari, antonio@clubscacchisti.it, http://http://www.clubscacchisti.it/club/raduni/ac

28.7. - 3.8.2012,

Kiel (GER), 25. Kieler Open
2 Tournaments ELO + NWZ (<1700) 9 Rd. Swiss, 40/2h. + 30m. til the end. Prize Fund 4000 Euro. Kiel is a very nice city near the baltic sea. Combine fun at the beach and playing chess at night. During the game, you can watch sailing boats and big ferries.
Info: Hans-J. Hahne, +49(0)431-6686986 Michael Piegenschke, +49(0)1522-7451252, ghj.hahne@freenet.de, http://michael-piegenschke.dyndns.org/kielopen2012

29.7. - 5.8.2012,

Tabor (CZE), OPEN Tabor 2012
Tradicional chess tournament in the historical town. Swiss system, 9 rounds. Total price fund is 53 300,- CZK.
Info: ing. Zdenek Havluj, Mlynska 864, 391 01 Sezimovo Usti I. Czech republic, zdenek.havluj@quick.cz, http://www.sokolta.cz