1. Vechta Open
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