27 Dec 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
Starts Sunday, 10:00 · Ends Wednesday
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Our role & source information9. Spandauer Weihnachtsopen
- Audience
- Kids Adults
- Mode
- Classic 90+307 rounds
- Format
- Schweizer System; getrennte A- und B-Opens
- Rating
- DWZ FIDE
- Register by
- 23 Dec 2026
- Organizer
- Schachclub Zitadelle Spandau 1977 e. V.
- Entry fee
- A-Open: 60 Euro Erwachsene (50 Euro bis 30.11.), Jugendliche ab Jahrgang 2008 50/40 Euro; B-Open: 50/40 Euro Erwachsene und 40/30 Euro Jugendliche ab Jahrgang 2008; GM/IM im A-Open startgeldfrei.
- Time control
- 90 Minuten + 30 Sekunden pro Zug
- Registration contact
- turnier@zitaschach.de
- Source
- Flyer (PDF) Source 1 Source 3 Source 4
Tournament information
Structured tournament details.
Overview
- Date
- 27 Dec 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
- City
- Berlin
Playing days
27 Dec 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
10:00
Playing day
10:00
Playing day
10:00
Playing day
10:00
Playing day
The 9th Spandau Christmas Open has separate A and B sections from 27–30 December 2026. The two announcements give seven rounds, separate venues, rating limits, fees and capacity.
At a glance
- Event status
- Scheduled
- Registration status
- Open
When and where
- District
- Spandau
- District
- Spandau
Organizers and officials
- Organizer
- Schachclub Zitadelle Spandau 1977 e. V.
- Organization
- Manfred Strzeletz
- Organization
- Reinhard Giese
- Organization
- Alexander Heimann
- Chief arbiter A-Open
- Matthias Bandlow
- Chief arbiter B-Open
- Lothar Oettel
Eligibility, divisions and teams
Separate A/B eligibility limits and youth prizes are listed in the sections.
A-Open: DWZ/ELO above 1700; youth prizes for players born in 2008 or later. No selection rule for the overlap with B-Open is stated.
B-Open: DWZ/ELO below 1800; youth prizes for players born in 2008 or later. No selection rule for the overlap with A-Open is stated.
- Audience
- Children, juniors and adults
- A-Open · Audience
- Children, juniors and adults
- B-Open · Audience
- Children, juniors and adults
Tournament format, ratings and rules
A-Open: Seven Swiss-system rounds. · Rounds: 7 · Time control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move. · Rating: DWZ + FIDE
A-Open: The FIDE Laws of Chess apply.
A-Open: Default time: 30 minutes.
A-Open: Seven rounds from 27 to 30 December; check-in on day one from 09:00 to 09:45.
B-Open: Seven Swiss-system rounds. · Rounds: 7 · Time control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move. · Rating: DWZ + FIDE
B-Open: The FIDE Laws of Chess apply.
B-Open: Default time: 30 minutes.
B-Open: Seven rounds from 27 to 30 December; separate venue at Carl-Schurz-Straße 35.
- A-Open · Tie-breaks
- Buchholz, Sonneborn-Berger, Los
- B-Open · Tie-breaks
- Buchholz, Sonneborn-Berger, Los
Registration, availability and costs
A-Open, B-Open: Register by email with the required player details.
A-Open, B-Open: Late entries after 23 December only on site in cash; 10-euro surcharge.
A-Open: 50 euros when paid by 30 November.
A-Open: 40 euros when paid by 30 November.
B-Open: 40 euros when paid by 30 November.
B-Open: 30 euros when paid by 30 November.
A-Open: Grandmasters and international masters have no entry fee in A-Open.
- Registration status
- Open
- A-Open · Registration status
- Open
- A-Open · Capacity
- 120
- A-Open · Waitlist available
- Yes
- B-Open · Registration status
- Open
- B-Open · Capacity
- 40
- B-Open · Waitlist available
- Yes
- A-Open, B-Open · Required registration details
- First and last name, Nationality, Date of birth, Club, ELO rating, FIDE ID
- A-Open, B-Open · Email
- turnier@zitaschach.de
- A-Open · A-Open adults
- 60 EUR
- A-Open · Payment deadline
- 30 Nov 2026
- A-Open · Deposit
- No
- A-Open · A-Open youth born in 2008 or later
- 50 EUR
- A-Open · Payment deadline
- 30 Nov 2026
- A-Open · Deposit
- No
- B-Open · B-Open adults
- 50 EUR
- B-Open · Payment deadline
- 30 Nov 2026
- B-Open · Deposit
- No
- B-Open · B-Open youth born in 2008 or later
- 40 EUR
- B-Open · Payment deadline
- 30 Nov 2026
- B-Open · Deposit
- No
- A-Open · Grandmasters/international masters in A-Open
- 0 EUR
- A-Open · Deposit
- No
- A-Open, B-Open · Payment due by 23 December; later entry only on site with a 10-euro surcharge.
- 23 Dec 2026
- A-Open, B-Open · Reduced fee when paid by 30 November.
- 30 Nov 2026
- A-Open, B-Open · On-site check-in from 09:00 to 09:45 on the first day.
- 27 Dec 2026, 09:00
Schedule
27 Dec 2026
09:00–09:45
A-Open check-inRathaus Spandau, civic hall · A-Open
27 Dec 2026
09:00–09:45
B-Open check-inB-Open venue, first floor · B-Open
27 Dec 2026
10:00
A-Open, round 1Rathaus Spandau, civic hall · A-Open
27 Dec 2026
10:00
B-Open, round 1B-Open venue, first floor · B-Open
27 Dec 2026
15:30
A-Open, round 2Rathaus Spandau, civic hall · A-Open
27 Dec 2026
15:30
B-Open, round 2B-Open venue, first floor · B-Open
28 Dec 2026
10:00
A-Open, round 3Rathaus Spandau, civic hall · A-Open
28 Dec 2026
10:00
B-Open, round 3B-Open venue, first floor · B-Open
28 Dec 2026
15:30
A-Open, round 4Rathaus Spandau, civic hall · A-Open
28 Dec 2026
15:30
B-Open, round 4B-Open venue, first floor · B-Open
29 Dec 2026
10:00
A-Open, round 5Rathaus Spandau, civic hall · A-Open
29 Dec 2026
10:00
B-Open, round 5B-Open venue, first floor · B-Open
29 Dec 2026
15:30
A-Open, round 6Rathaus Spandau, civic hall · A-Open
29 Dec 2026
15:30
B-Open, round 6B-Open venue, first floor · B-Open
30 Dec 2026
10:00
A-Open, round 7Rathaus Spandau, civic hall · A-Open
30 Dec 2026
10:00
B-Open, round 7B-Open venue, first floor · B-Open
30 Dec 2026
15:30
A-Open prize ceremonyAround 15:30. · Rathaus Spandau, civic hall · A-Open
30 Dec 2026
15:30
B-Open prize ceremonyAround 15:30. · B-Open venue, first floor · B-Open
Prizes and awards
A-Open: 1st prize: 800 euros
A-Open: 2nd prize: 500 euros
A-Open: 3rd prize: 300 euros
A-Open: 4th prize: 200 euros
A-Open: 5th prize: 150 euros
A-Open: 6th prize: 100 euros
A-Open: 7th prize: 50 euros
B-Open: 1st prize: 300 euros
B-Open: 2nd prize: 200 euros
B-Open: 3rd prize: 150 euros
B-Open: 4th prize: 100 euros
B-Open: 5th prize: 50 euros
A-Open: Guaranteed prize fund of 2,650 euros with 100 paying participants.
A-Open: Conditions: Guaranteed with 100 paid entries.
B-Open: Guaranteed prize fund of 1,000 euros with 40 paying participants.
B-Open: Conditions: Guaranteed with 40 paid entries.
A-Open: Special prizes for women and youth born in 2008 or later, plus rating and non-cash prizes.
B-Open: Special prizes for women, youth born in 2008 or later, and children born in 2014 or later, plus rating prizes.
- A-Open · Prize amount
- 800 EUR
- A-Open · Prize amount
- 500 EUR
- A-Open · Prize amount
- 300 EUR
- A-Open · Prize amount
- 200 EUR
- A-Open · Prize amount
- 150 EUR
- A-Open · Prize amount
- 100 EUR
- A-Open · Prize amount
- 50 EUR
- B-Open · Prize amount
- 300 EUR
- B-Open · Prize amount
- 200 EUR
- B-Open · Prize amount
- 150 EUR
- B-Open · Prize amount
- 100 EUR
- B-Open · Prize amount
- 50 EUR
- A-Open · Prize amount
- 2650 EUR
- B-Open · Prize amount
- 1000 EUR
Practical information
A-Open, B-Open: Rathaus Spandau is accessible by public transport; the flyer gives about 15 minutes to Berlin Central Station and 20 minutes to Alexanderplatz.
A-Open, B-Open: Paid parking is available.
A-Open, B-Open: Drinks and light food are available for a small charge.
A-Open, B-Open: The announcement includes a notice about consent to photography and video.
Sources and updates
Additional information
- A-Open, B-Open · Overlapping rating limits
- A-Open: above 1700 DWZ/ELO; B-Open: below 1800 DWZ/ELO. The published limits therefore overlap. The announcements do not state an assignment or priority rule.