Brandenburg School Chess Cup Team Competition 2026

Overview

Date

21 Nov 2026

City

Fredersdorf-Vogelsdorf

Playing days

21 Nov 2026

At a glance

Event status

Scheduled

When and where

Venue

Campus of Fred Vogel Primary School

Address

Tieckstraße 38 / 39, 15370 Fredersdorf-Vogelsdorf (OT Fredersdorf Süd), Brandenburg

Organizers and officials

Organizer

Ministerium für Bildung, Jugend und Sport

Organizer

Landesschachbund Brandenburg e.V.

Host

TSG Rot Weiß Fredersdorf-Vogelsdorf e.V., Sportabteilung Schach

Organiser and Chief Arbiter

Martin Sebastian

Eligibility, divisions and teams

Teams consist of players from the same school in Brandenburg. Each team must name an adult supervisor.

Four players from the same school in Brandenburg, with up to two substitutes. At least two players must take part.

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2): For school teams from Brandenburg in the listed grades. Each team must name an adult supervisor.

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2): Four players from the same school in Brandenburg, with up to two substitutes. At least two players must take part.

WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4): For school teams from Brandenburg in the listed grades. Each team must name an adult supervisor.

WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4): Four players from the same school in Brandenburg, with up to two substitutes. At least two players must take part.

WK 4 (grades 5–6): For school teams from Brandenburg in the listed grades. Each team must name an adult supervisor.

WK 4 (grades 5–6): Four players from the same school in Brandenburg, with up to two substitutes. At least two players must take part.

WK 3 (grades 7–10): For school teams from Brandenburg in the listed grades. Each team must name an adult supervisor.

WK 3 (grades 7–10): Four players from the same school in Brandenburg, with up to two substitutes. At least two players must take part.

WK 2 (grades 11–13): For school teams from Brandenburg in the listed grades. Each team must name an adult supervisor.

WK 2 (grades 11–13): Four players from the same school in Brandenburg, with up to two substitutes. At least two players must take part.

WK M (girls in grades 5–13): For school teams from Brandenburg in the listed grades. Each team must name an adult supervisor.

WK M (girls in grades 5–13): Four players from the same school in Brandenburg, with up to two substitutes. At least two players must take part.

WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4): For school teams from Brandenburg in the listed grades. Each team must name an adult supervisor.

WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4): Four players from the same school in Brandenburg, with up to two substitutes. At least two players must take part.

Audience

Children and juniors

School grades

Grades 1–13 across seven divisions

Team event

Yes

Team size

2–4

Boards

4

Substitutes

2

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2) · Audience

Children and juniors

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2) · School grades

Grade 1, Grade 2

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2) · Gender

Open

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2) · Team event

Yes

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2) · Team size

2–4

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2) · Boards

4

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2) · Substitutes

2

WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4) · Audience

Children and juniors

WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4) · School grades

Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4

WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4) · Gender

Open

WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4) · Team event

Yes

WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4) · Team size

2–4

WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4) · Boards

4

WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4) · Substitutes

2

WK 4 (grades 5–6) · Audience

Children and juniors

WK 4 (grades 5–6) · School grades

Grade 5, Grade 6

WK 4 (grades 5–6) · Gender

Open

WK 4 (grades 5–6) · Team event

Yes

WK 4 (grades 5–6) · Team size

2–4

WK 4 (grades 5–6) · Boards

4

WK 4 (grades 5–6) · Substitutes

2

WK 3 (grades 7–10) · Audience

Children and juniors

WK 3 (grades 7–10) · School grades

Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10

WK 3 (grades 7–10) · Gender

Open

WK 3 (grades 7–10) · Team event

Yes

WK 3 (grades 7–10) · Team size

2–4

WK 3 (grades 7–10) · Boards

4

WK 3 (grades 7–10) · Substitutes

2

WK 2 (grades 11–13) · Audience

Children and juniors

WK 2 (grades 11–13) · School grades

Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 13

WK 2 (grades 11–13) · Gender

Open

WK 2 (grades 11–13) · Team event

Yes

WK 2 (grades 11–13) · Team size

2–4

WK 2 (grades 11–13) · Boards

4

WK 2 (grades 11–13) · Substitutes

2

WK M (girls in grades 5–13) · Audience

Children and juniors

WK M (girls in grades 5–13) · School grades

Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 13

WK M (girls in grades 5–13) · Gender

Female

WK M (girls in grades 5–13) · Team event

Yes

WK M (girls in grades 5–13) · Team size

2–4

WK M (girls in grades 5–13) · Boards

4

WK M (girls in grades 5–13) · Substitutes

2

WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4) · Audience

Children and juniors

WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4) · School grades

Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4

WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4) · Gender

Female

WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4) · Team event

Yes

WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4) · Team size

2–4

WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4) · Boards

4

WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4) · Substitutes

2

Tournament format, ratings and rules

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2): School team competition with four boards · Rounds: 7 · Time control: 15 minutes per player per game; changes may be made depending on the number of entries.

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2): Used in both Swiss-system and round-robin play.

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2): Used in both Swiss-system and round-robin play.

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2): The announcement specifies a different third tiebreak for each format.

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2): FIDE rapid chess rules apply, interpreted in a child-friendly manner.

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2): The lineup is fixed with round one and cannot be changed afterward. At least two players are required; any empty boards must start at board four and move forward.

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2): Each school may enter up to three teams in each division. Divisions may be combined depending on entries, according to the announcement.

WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4): School team competition with four boards · Rounds: 7 · Time control: 15 minutes per player per game; changes may be made depending on the number of entries.

WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4): Used in both Swiss-system and round-robin play.

WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4): Used in both Swiss-system and round-robin play.

WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4): The announcement specifies a different third tiebreak for each format.

WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4): FIDE rapid chess rules apply, interpreted in a child-friendly manner.

WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4): The lineup is fixed with round one and cannot be changed afterward. At least two players are required; any empty boards must start at board four and move forward.

WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4): Each school may enter up to three teams in each division. Divisions may be combined depending on entries, according to the announcement.

WK 4 (grades 5–6): School team competition with four boards · Rounds: 7 · Time control: 15 minutes per player per game; changes may be made depending on the number of entries.

WK 4 (grades 5–6): Used in both Swiss-system and round-robin play.

WK 4 (grades 5–6): Used in both Swiss-system and round-robin play.

WK 4 (grades 5–6): The announcement specifies a different third tiebreak for each format.

WK 4 (grades 5–6): FIDE rapid chess rules apply, interpreted in a child-friendly manner.

WK 4 (grades 5–6): The lineup is fixed with round one and cannot be changed afterward. At least two players are required; any empty boards must start at board four and move forward.

WK 4 (grades 5–6): Each school may enter up to three teams in each division. Divisions may be combined depending on entries, according to the announcement.

WK 3 (grades 7–10): School team competition with four boards · Rounds: 7 · Time control: 15 minutes per player per game; changes may be made depending on the number of entries.

WK 3 (grades 7–10): Used in both Swiss-system and round-robin play.

WK 3 (grades 7–10): Used in both Swiss-system and round-robin play.

WK 3 (grades 7–10): The announcement specifies a different third tiebreak for each format.

WK 3 (grades 7–10): FIDE rapid chess rules apply, interpreted in a child-friendly manner.

WK 3 (grades 7–10): The lineup is fixed with round one and cannot be changed afterward. At least two players are required; any empty boards must start at board four and move forward.

WK 3 (grades 7–10): Each school may enter up to three teams in each division. Divisions may be combined depending on entries, according to the announcement.

WK 2 (grades 11–13): School team competition with four boards · Rounds: 7 · Time control: 15 minutes per player per game; changes may be made depending on the number of entries.

WK 2 (grades 11–13): Used in both Swiss-system and round-robin play.

WK 2 (grades 11–13): Used in both Swiss-system and round-robin play.

WK 2 (grades 11–13): The announcement specifies a different third tiebreak for each format.

WK 2 (grades 11–13): FIDE rapid chess rules apply, interpreted in a child-friendly manner.

WK 2 (grades 11–13): The lineup is fixed with round one and cannot be changed afterward. At least two players are required; any empty boards must start at board four and move forward.

WK 2 (grades 11–13): Each school may enter up to three teams in each division. Divisions may be combined depending on entries, according to the announcement.

WK M (girls in grades 5–13): School team competition with four boards · Rounds: 7 · Time control: 15 minutes per player per game; changes may be made depending on the number of entries.

WK M (girls in grades 5–13): Used in both Swiss-system and round-robin play.

WK M (girls in grades 5–13): Used in both Swiss-system and round-robin play.

WK M (girls in grades 5–13): The announcement specifies a different third tiebreak for each format.

WK M (girls in grades 5–13): FIDE rapid chess rules apply, interpreted in a child-friendly manner.

WK M (girls in grades 5–13): The lineup is fixed with round one and cannot be changed afterward. At least two players are required; any empty boards must start at board four and move forward.

WK M (girls in grades 5–13): Each school may enter up to three teams in each division. Divisions may be combined depending on entries, according to the announcement.

WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4): School team competition with four boards · Rounds: 7 · Time control: 15 minutes per player per game; changes may be made depending on the number of entries.

WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4): Used in both Swiss-system and round-robin play.

WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4): Used in both Swiss-system and round-robin play.

WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4): The announcement specifies a different third tiebreak for each format.

WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4): FIDE rapid chess rules apply, interpreted in a child-friendly manner.

WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4): The lineup is fixed with round one and cannot be changed afterward. At least two players are required; any empty boards must start at board four and move forward.

WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4): Each school may enter up to three teams in each division. Divisions may be combined depending on entries, according to the announcement.

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2) · Tie-breaks

Team points, Board points, Buchholz (Swiss system) / direct encounter (round robin)

WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4) · Tie-breaks

Team points, Board points, Buchholz (Swiss system) / direct encounter (round robin)

WK 4 (grades 5–6) · Tie-breaks

Team points, Board points, Buchholz (Swiss system) / direct encounter (round robin)

WK 3 (grades 7–10) · Tie-breaks

Team points, Board points, Buchholz (Swiss system) / direct encounter (round robin)

WK 2 (grades 11–13) · Tie-breaks

Team points, Board points, Buchholz (Swiss system) / direct encounter (round robin)

WK M (girls in grades 5–13) · Tie-breaks

Team points, Board points, Buchholz (Swiss system) / direct encounter (round robin)

WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4) · Tie-breaks

Team points, Board points, Buchholz (Swiss system) / direct encounter (round robin)

Registration, availability and costs

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2), WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4), WK 4 (grades 5–6), WK 3 (grades 7–10), WK 2 (grades 11–13), WK M (girls in grades 5–13), WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4): Register online. A separate form is provided for each division; at most three teams per school and division. On the event day, hand in the completed original registration form signed and stamped by the school. Email is preferred; telephone enquiries are exceptional.

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2), WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4), WK 4 (grades 5–6), WK 3 (grades 7–10), WK 2 (grades 11–13), WK M (girls in grades 5–13), WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4): €20 per team, payable in cash at on-site registration.

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2), WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4), WK 4 (grades 5–6), WK 3 (grades 7–10), WK 2 (grades 11–13), WK M (girls in grades 5–13), WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4): €30 for registration after the deadline; the announcement specifies this for 21 Nov 2026.

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2), WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4), WK 4 (grades 5–6), WK 3 (grades 7–10), WK 2 (grades 11–13), WK M (girls in grades 5–13), WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4): The official sources do not specify refund terms.

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2), WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4), WK 4 (grades 5–6), WK 3 (grades 7–10), WK 2 (grades 11–13), WK M (girls in grades 5–13), WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4) · Required registration details

School name, Division, Number of teams, Contact name, At least one contact method

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2), WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4), WK 4 (grades 5–6), WK 3 (grades 7–10), WK 2 (grades 11–13), WK M (girls in grades 5–13), WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4) · Contact

Martin Sebastian

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2), WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4), WK 4 (grades 5–6), WK 3 (grades 7–10), WK 2 (grades 11–13), WK M (girls in grades 5–13), WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4) · Email

makuseb@aol.com

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2), WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4), WK 4 (grades 5–6), WK 3 (grades 7–10), WK 2 (grades 11–13), WK M (girls in grades 5–13), WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4) · Phone

0176-72191000

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2), WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4), WK 4 (grades 5–6), WK 3 (grades 7–10), WK 2 (grades 11–13), WK M (girls in grades 5–13), WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4) · Online registration

https://brbpokal.de/anmeldung2026/kontakt_ssmm.php

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2), WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4), WK 4 (grades 5–6), WK 3 (grades 7–10), WK 2 (grades 11–13), WK M (girls in grades 5–13), WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4) · Entry fee per team

20 EUR

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2), WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4), WK 4 (grades 5–6), WK 3 (grades 7–10), WK 2 (grades 11–13), WK M (girls in grades 5–13), WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4) · Late entry fee per team

30 EUR

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2), WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4), WK 4 (grades 5–6), WK 3 (grades 7–10), WK 2 (grades 11–13), WK M (girls in grades 5–13), WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4) · The registration deadline is Monday, 16 November 2026.

16 Nov 2026

Schedule

Prizes and awards

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2), WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4), WK 4 (grades 5–6), WK 3 (grades 7–10), WK 2 (grades 11–13), WK M (girls in grades 5–13), WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4): Winners of the divisions receive the title “Brandenburg School Chess Cup Champion”.

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2), WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4), WK 4 (grades 5–6), WK 3 (grades 7–10), WK 2 (grades 11–13), WK M (girls in grades 5–13), WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4): Conditions: In each division.

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2), WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4), WK 4 (grades 5–6), WK 3 (grades 7–10), WK 2 (grades 11–13), WK M (girls in grades 5–13), WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4): Places 1 to 3 receive a trophy, medals and certificates.

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2), WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4), WK 4 (grades 5–6), WK 3 (grades 7–10), WK 2 (grades 11–13), WK M (girls in grades 5–13), WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4): Conditions: In each division.

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2), WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4), WK 4 (grades 5–6), WK 3 (grades 7–10), WK 2 (grades 11–13), WK M (girls in grades 5–13), WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4): Commemorative certificates for participating teams.

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2), WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4), WK 4 (grades 5–6), WK 3 (grades 7–10), WK 2 (grades 11–13), WK M (girls in grades 5–13), WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4): Conditions: Indicate during registration whether a certificate is wanted.

Practical information

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2), WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4), WK 4 (grades 5–6), WK 3 (grades 7–10), WK 2 (grades 11–13), WK M (girls in grades 5–13), WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4): Food and drinks are available at moderate prices.

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2), WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4), WK 4 (grades 5–6), WK 3 (grades 7–10), WK 2 (grades 11–13), WK M (girls in grades 5–13), WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4): Playing equipment is provided by the host.

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2), WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4), WK 4 (grades 5–6), WK 3 (grades 7–10), WK 2 (grades 11–13), WK M (girls in grades 5–13), WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4): Parking is available nearby. In front of the school on Tieckstraße, stopping is permitted only briefly for drop-off and pick-up; follow instructions from event staff.

Sources and updates

Additional information

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2), WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4), WK 4 (grades 5–6), WK 3 (grades 7–10), WK 2 (grades 11–13), WK M (girls in grades 5–13), WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4) · Divisions and school grades

WK G 1/2: grades 1–2; WK G 1/4: grades 1–4; WK 4: grades 5–6; WK 3: grades 7–10; WK 2: grades 11–13; WK G-M: girls, grades 1–4; WK M: girls, grades 5–13. Divisions may be combined if needed.

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2), WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4), WK 4 (grades 5–6), WK 3 (grades 7–10), WK 2 (grades 11–13), WK M (girls in grades 5–13), WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4) · Team composition and entry limit

Four students from the same school in Brandenburg make up a team, with up to two substitutes. At least two players must take part. A school may enter at most three teams per division. The lineup is fixed with round one and cannot then be changed. Each team needs an adult supervisor.

WK G 1/2 (grades 1–2), WK G 1/4 (grades 1–4), WK 4 (grades 5–6), WK 3 (grades 7–10), WK 2 (grades 11–13), WK M (girls in grades 5–13), WK G-M (girls in grades 1–4) · DWZ/FIDE rating and overall capacity

The official documents do not state DWZ/FIDE rating, a FIDE-ID requirement, or an overall capacity. These details remain unspecified.