OPEN B Tournament
For players rated up to FIDE 2099 ELO. 14-20 December 2026.
Round Schedule
Main tournament, 9 rounds, Swiss system.
- Round 1: Monday, 14 Dec, 16:30
- Round 2: Tuesday, 15 Dec, 16:30
- Round 3: Wednesday, 16 Dec, 10:00
- Round 4: Wednesday, 16 Dec, 16:30
- Round 5: Thursday, 17 Dec, 16:30
- Round 6: Friday, 18 Dec, 10:00
- Round 7: Friday, 18 Dec, 16:30
- Round 8: Saturday, 19 Dec, 16:30
- Round 9: Sunday, 20 Dec, 10:00
Rules and Regulations
Requirements: The tournament is open only to players rated up to FIDE 2099 ELO. There is no choice of group.
Format: Swiss system, 9 rounds, classical time control 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move.
Half-byes: A player may use a maximum of two half-point byes in rounds 1-7. The request must be submitted to the arbiter no later than the end of the last game of the previous round.
Tie-breaks: Final standings are decided in order by: points scored, Buchholz CUT-1, Buchholz, Sonneborn-Berger, Progress, direct encounter, number of wins, number of wins with black.
Prize Fund
Total OPEN B prize fund: PLN 9,050
| Place | Prize | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | PLN 3,000 | 4th | PLN 800 |
| 2nd | PLN 2,000 | 5th | PLN 700 |
| 3rd | PLN 1,000 | 6th | PLN 500 |
Special prizes: best player rated up to 1850 — PLN 400; up to 1700 — PLN 350; up to 1550 — PLN 300.
Prizes are gross and paid by bank transfer. A 10% tax applies to prizes above PLN 2,000.
Registration and Entry Fee
Please register through the WFS 2026 form. OPEN A or OPEN B will be assigned automatically according to the FIDE rating.
⚠️ We do not accept cash. Payment by bank transfer only.
Entry fees:
| Payment deadline | Polonia Wroclaw players | Other players |
|---|---|---|
| by 15.10.2026 | 140 PLN / 35 € | 210 PLN / 52 € |
| by 15.11.2026 | 160 PLN / 40 € | 250 PLN / 62 € |
| by 30.11.2026 | 240 PLN / 59 € | 320 PLN / 79 € |
| after 30.11.2026 | 270 PLN / 67 € | 350 PLN / 86 € |
Payment Information
After receiving confirmation of your registration, please transfer the fee to one of the accounts below:
PLN account:
Fundacja Klub Szachowy Polonia Wrocław
Aleja Wiśniowa 47, 53-126 Wrocław
Erste Bank Polska S.A.
70 1090 2398 0000 0001 5599 8863
EUR account:
Fundacja Klub Szachowy Polonia Wrocław
Aleja Wiśniowa 47, 53-126 Wrocław
Erste Bank Polska S.A.
SWIFT: WBKPPLPP
PL10 1090 2398 0000 0001 6461 9363
⚠️ Important: transfer fees. For transfers in EUR, all transaction costs (fees of the sender's bank and any intermediary banks) are paid by the sender. The full entry fee must reach the organiser's account. For international (SWIFT) transfers, please choose the OUR charge option.
In the transfer title, please include your first name, last name and the name of the tournament.
Venue & accommodation: Park Hotel Diament Wrocław
The tournament will be played at Park Hotel Diament Wrocław (Muchoborska 10) — the playing hall is right in the hotel. Book a room with the code CHESS to get 20% off the hotel rate. Valid for stays 10–21 December 2026, online or at the reception.
Book your stay with code CHESS