Wroclaw Chess Festival 2025
A week of passion and strategy. Chess for players of all levels and meetings for business.
December 13-19, 2025 | Wrocław, Park Hotel Diament
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A Celebration of Chess in the Heart of Wrocław
The Wroclaw Chess Festival is more than just a tournament – it's a comprehensive event that combines top-level sporting competition with education, business networking, and a passion for the royal game. During the magical time of the Christmas Market, we invite you to the Park Hotel Diament to become part of an unforgettable chess story.
Why should you join?
Tournaments and Simultaneous Exhibitions
From Open A with grandmasters to groups for amateurs and children. Take part in a simultaneous exhibition with a master (registration and space limits apply).
Meet the Grandmasters
Analyze games and learn from at least 10 invited grandmasters and international masters.
Chess & Business Mixer
A unique networking zone where business strategy meets chess thinking. Make valuable contacts.
Educational Zone
Free workshops, a conference for teachers, and organized activities for school trips. Discover the educational potential of chess.
Choose your tournament to play in
Main Tournament OPEN A
For players with ratings and championship aspirations. Invited Grandmasters guarantee the highest level.
More informationTournament OPEN B
An excellent option for players in lower categories wishing to gain valuable tournament experience.
More informationTournament "Drugi Krok"
A two-day tournament for club players and hobbyists at the Polonia Wrocław headquarters. Take the next step toward a higher category!
More informationTournament "First Step"
Are you starting your adventure with tournament chess? This is the perfect place for a debut in a friendly atmosphere.
More informationBlitz Tournament
For lovers of fast games and adrenaline. 9 rounds of dynamic battle on 64 squares.
More informationConference for Teachers
For coaches, teachers, and school directors. Discover how to use chess in education.
More informationChess & Business Mixer
A unique combination of business networking with grandmasters. In the morning, the "Hand to Head" charity tournament, followed by the continuation of the event in the afternoon.
More informationRegistration
How to register?
The process is simple! Choose the tournament you are interested in from the list above, and then send a registration email to:
hello@polonia.wroclaw.plIn the email subject, write "Registration - [Tournament Name]", and in the body, provide your first name, last name, and FIDE rating (if you have one). You will receive a confirmation and payment details in reply.
Special Guests and Ambassadors
"Wrocław has great chess traditions. I am glad to be part of an event that is writing a new chapter for them. See you at the chessboard!"
Are you a Grandmaster?
We invite at least 10 grandmasters to participate in our festival. We offer excellent playing and accommodation conditions. Contact us to discuss the details of cooperation.
Write to usVenue: Park Hotel Diament
The entire festival will take place in the comfortable interiors of the Park Hotel Diament in Wrocław. A professionally prepared playing hall will be at the disposal of the players.
Special Offer for Players!
All festival participants will receive a 20% discount on accommodation at the Park Hotel Diament. When booking, use the password: SZACHY.
Festival Schedule
The main events will take place from December 13-19, 2025. Detailed schedule:
Saturday, December 13, 2025
- 09:00 - Start of the "First Step" Tournament
- 16:30 - Round 1 of OPEN A and OPEN B Tournaments
Sunday, December 14, 2025
- 09:30 - Dwarf's Tournament
- 16:30 - Round 2 of OPEN A and OPEN B Tournaments
Monday, December 15, 2025
- 10:00 - Round 3 of OPEN A and OPEN B Tournaments
- 16:30 - Round 4 of OPEN A and OPEN B Tournaments
- 10:00-18:00 - Educational Zone
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
- 10:00 - Conference for Teachers
- 10:00 - BLITZ Tournament
- 16:30 - Round 5 of OPEN A and OPEN B Tournaments
- 10:00-18:00 - Educational Zone
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- 10:00 - Round 6 of OPEN A and OPEN B Tournaments
- 16:30 - Round 7 of OPEN A and OPEN B Tournaments
- 10:00-18:00 - Educational Zone
Thursday, December 18, 2025
- 10:00 - Chess and Business Mixer with the "Hand to Head" charity tournament
- 16:30 - Round 8 of OPEN A and OPEN B Tournaments
- 16:30 - Chess & Business Mixer - continuation
- 10:00-18:00 - Educational Zone
Friday, December 19, 2025
- 10:00 - Round 9 of OPEN A and OPEN B Tournaments
- 15:00 - End of OPEN A and OPEN B Tournaments
- 10:00-12:00 - Educational Zone
Payment Information
After receiving your registration confirmation, please make the payment to the following account:
Fundacja Klub Szachowy Polonia Wrocław
Aleja Wiśniowa 47, 53-126 Wrocław
Santander Bank Polska SA
70 1090 2398 0000 0001 5599 8863
In the transfer title, please include your first name, last name, and the tournament name.