Venue: Cafeteria of the Geschwister-Scholl-Oberschule, Driverstraße 12, 49377 Vechta

Organizers: SV Kaponier Vechta / SF Wilstermarsch & Itzehoe

Tournament Directors / Arbiters: Anke & Björn Behrend, Kai Heermann

The award ceremony will take place approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the final game.

Tournament Format: 7 rounds, Swiss system, Participation limited to 200 players

A-Open (DWZ > 1800)

B-Open (DWZ < 1900)

Tie-breaking criteria: Buchholz, Sonneborn-Berger, number of wins. The tournament will be rated for Elo and DWZ.

Time control:

90 min / 40 moves + 15 min for the remainder of the game + 30 sec increment per move

Default time: 30 minutes

1. Vechta Open