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27e HZ University of Applied Sciences Chess Tournament

2 - 9 August 2025

The sunniest chess tournament of The Netherlands

 

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We're almost full! You can only register via email now. 
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The well known HZ chess tournament will again take place in the beautiful, spacious Atrium of the HZ University of Applied Sciences in Vlissingen. Most rounds will be played in the evening and Vlissingen is the city with on average the most hours of sunshine in the Netherlands. In ideal opportunity to combine playing a chess tournament with enjoying a (beach) holiday in Zeeland!

Just like in previous years the set-up will be one large group of appr. 250 players, so that the club player has the chance to play against an International Master or Grandmaster and ambitious players have the opportunity to achieve title norms.

You can register by mail. Entry fee is € 90.

Results will be forwarded to the FIDE and the KNSB for rating calculation purposes.

For the time being the maximum number of participants is set at 255.

Program

Opening activity

Friday 1 August
Ukrainian grandmaster Pavel Eljanov will give the traditional simultaneous exhibition on Friday evening. Prior to the simul, the drawing of lots for the first round will also take place.
Anyone who wishes to participate in the simul can register via the contact form on this website.

20:00
Confirmation of registration Saturday 2 August 15:00-17:30
Opening Saturday 2 August 18:00
Round 1 Saturday 2 August 18:30
Round 2 Sunday 3 August 11:30 (!)
Round 3 Sunday 3 August 18:30
Round 4 Monday 4 August 18:30
Round 5 Tuesday 5 August 18:30
Round 6 Wednesday 6 August 18:30
Round 7 Thursday 7 August 18:30
Round 8 Friday 8 August 18:30
Round 9 Saturday 9 August 11:30 (!)
Prize giving ceremony Saturday 9 August 17:30

For more info, please check our page Information

 

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