10 October 2026 – Amersfoort (NL)
Stratego Bond Nederland invites you to the Open Provincial Championship Utrecht 2026.
Everyone from both inside and outside the province of Utrecht is welcome to participate. Experienced players and beginners alike are welcome. No prior qualification is required.
📍Location Denksport Centrum Amersfoort Nijverheidsweg-Noord 76c 3812 PM Amersfoort Google Maps link
There is ample free parking available, both on the grounds of the Denksport Centrum and nearby.
👥 Categories If there are enough junior players, the tournament will be played in two categories. If you are 15 years old or turn 15 this year, you will play in the senior category. If there are not enough junior players for a separate group, everyone will play in one group. Junior players will still have their own prize category.
🏆 Prizes
- Senior top 3: trophies
- Senior places 4 to 6: game prizes
- Junior top 3: medals
- Junior places 4 to 6: game prizes
💰 Registration & entry fee On the day of the tournament, you can register between 9:45 and 10:30. The entry fee is then:
- Seniors: €10
- Juniors: €5
👉 Pre-registration is appreciated and is cheaper:
- Seniors: €5
- Juniors: €2.50
📩 Registration: You can register via:
- The ‘register’ button above
- Email: strategobondnederland@gmail.com
- WhatsApp Pim: +31 6 30 20 95 32
- Facebook ‘Going’ button
🍔 Food & drinks Food and drinks are available at the venue for purchase. Bringing your own food and drinks is not allowed in the playing and catering areas.
🕒 Schedule 9:45 – 10:30: Registration 10:45 – 12:45: First two rounds 12:45 – 13:15: Lunch 13:15 – 17:00: Remaining rounds 17:15: Prize ceremony
The total playing time per round is 55 minutes, including 5 minutes for setup.
⏱️ Game & tournament rules The tournament counts towards the international ranking and will be played according to the ISF rules (see Kleier.net).
Is this your first tournament, or would you like an overview of the most important game rules? See How to play.
Pairings will be made according to the Swiss system and 6 rounds will be played.
Both seniors and juniors will play with the old-style pieces:
📞 Contact If you have any questions, you can contact Pim Niemeijer via:
- 📧 strategobondnederland@gmail.com
- 📱 +31 6 30 20 95 32