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Who we are

Chess Festival Munich

The Chess Festival Munich is an annual event featuring multiple chess tournaments and activities for players of all levels. The 2025 edition will be the third and will take place from May 29 to June 14, with different tournaments including the Munich Open, the International Whitsun Open with its Youth Open and Senior Open and others like the Munich Norm tournaments. Besides of this we will have the Munich Blitz, Muncih Rapid and the Kid’s Cup. The event aims to bring together chess enthusiasts, ranging from beginners to grandmasters, for competitive and casual play.

The tournaments are open to various categories of players based on their ratings. For instance, the International Whitsun Open includes an “A” section for players rated 2000 Elo and above, and a “B” section for those below 2100

Munich Open

Our first tournaments this year.

Munich Norm tournaments

In these tournaments ten will compete with each other.

International Whitsun Open

This is the main Open of the 3rd Munich Chess Festival.

Our value

It’s not how you win the game, it’s how you make memories.

Year after year we are better, we don’t loose the goal out of sight. Thanks to all those who helped that the Chess Festival became an evolving succes.

Our Vision

Our vision is to establish Chess Festival Munich as a premier international chess event that not only elevates the competitive spirit of the game but also inspires lifelong learning, critical thinking, and camaraderie through chess.

Our Mission

We aim to promote the intellectual and social benefits of chess, nurturing talent through tournaments, camps, and workshops, while offering opportunities for players to achieve ratings and titles in a friendly, yet challenging environment.

PREVIOUS EVENTS

hobby tournament, May 23, 2024

5 rounds CH system 12m+3/train

Munich Open 2024, May 26 to June 2, 2024

9 rounds CH system 90m/game 

Youth Open 2024, May 26 to 29, 2024

7 rounds CH system 60m/game+30s/move

It’s time to challenge yourself. You can do it!

A focus on uniting chess players from all backgrounds and skill levels.