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Registration for the Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2025 is open

The International Dortmund Chess Days 2025 once again promise to be an extraordinary event for chess lovers from all over the world. Registration is now open via the website. A maximum of 200 players can take part in both open tournaments. Last year, both tournaments were fully booked in advance, so it is advisable to secure a starting place early.

This year, too, we are expecting a large number of grandmasters and international champions in the A-Open.

Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2025 from 2 August to 10 August

Prize fund over 20,000 euro at the Open of the 52nd

International Dortmund Chess Days

International women's tournament with Elisabeth Pähtz and Dinara Wagner

Final impression video of the Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2024 online

The final video with impressions of the 51st International Dortmund Chess Days is now online on the YouTube channel.

Successful debut in the Alte Schmiede with surprise winner Zwirs

With almost 400 participants from 32 nations, the 51st International Dortmund Chess Days took place in Huckarde for the first time. IM Nico Zwirs was a surprise winner, beating world grandmasters Anton Korobov (2nd place) and Frederik Svane (3rd place).

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