his prestigious competition will gather players from across the globe to celebrate the shared values of strategy, freedom, and community.
The main tournament will be organized under FIDE rules, played in nine rounds of Swiss system with a 90-minute time control plus a 30-second increment. Competitors will battle for a €5,000 prize fund, awarded in Liberland’s official currency, the Liberland dollar (LLD).
“The Liberland Open is more than just a competition — it’s a meeting of free minds who cherish the values of strategy, intellectual freedom, and fair play. Hosting this event in our Ark Village highlights both community spirit and Liberland’s growing presence in the international chess world,” said President Vít Jedlička, founder of Liberland.
Special After-Event Celebration
On Monday, 25 August 2025, the festivities continue with a special Chess Exhibition at the Liberland Beach Bar on Liberty Island. This unique side event offers a relaxed and social setting where players and guests can enjoy chess by the riverside.
Beach Bar Chess Open – Prize Fund (€700 in LLD):
Date & Time: 25 August 2025, 13:00–16:00
Venue: Liberland Beach Bar, Liberty Island
Entry Fee: LLD 10
Event Details
Main Tournament: 19–24 August 2025 — Liberland Ark Village, Apatin, Serbia
Special After-Event: 25 August 2025 — Liberland Beach Bar, Liberty Island
Prize Fund: €5,000 (main tournament) + €700 (Beach Bar event), awarded in LLD
Registration: chess.ll.land
The Liberland Open 2025 promises to be a world-class chess competition and a memorable cultural gathering, uniting the passion for strategy with the Liberland spirit of freedom and community.
Contact
dipl. eoc. Goran Petrović
Website: chess.ll.land