44th St. Veit Open 2025 Austria

Austria is buzzing with competitive energy as the 44th International St. Veit Open – A Tournament commenced on July 5, 2025. Held at the iconic Blumenhalle (Flower Hall) in St. Veit an der Glan, this prestigious chess event has brought together 282 players from 13 countries, setting the stage for a week of high-level play and rising talent.

Tournament Overview

Organizer: SV ASKÖ St. Veit
Federation: Austria (AUT)
Venue: Flower Hall St. Veit/Glan, Villacher Str. 15
Dates: July 5 – July 12, 2025
Time Control: 90min/40 moves + 30min + 30s increment from move one
Format: 9-round Individual Swiss System
Elo Calculation: National and FIDE rated

Average Elo / Age: 2003 / 36 years

Inauguration and Guests

The tournament was officially opened in the presence of Mayor Martin Kulmer, alongside Deputy Mayor Günter Leikam and Manfred Kerschbaumer, St. Veit’s Sports and Finance Councilor. The event maintains its reputation as one of the most competitive open chess tournaments in Europe.

44th International St. Veit Open – A Tournament

44th International St. Veit Open – B Tournament