Venue
House of Culture, Skalica
The Art Nouveau House of Culture in the centre of Skalica – the venue of Chess Slovak Open®.
A historic venue for chess
The House of Culture is an Art Nouveau building by the architect Dušan Jurkovič, completed in 1905. It stands on Námestie slobody in the historic centre of Skalica.
The tournaments were played in Skalica’s historic House of Culture. The Art Nouveau building’s massive walls help maintain a naturally comfortable indoor temperature even during the summer.
Chess Slovak Open 2027 at the House of Culture
The 9th edition – Chess Slovak Open 2027, 21–29 August 2027 – will again be played in Skalica’s historic House of Culture. The Art Nouveau building’s massive walls help maintain a naturally comfortable indoor temperature even during the summer.
Location
How to get here: Getting to Skalica · Where to stay: Accommodation in Skalica
The venue in 2026
At the 2026 edition the House of Culture offered:
- professional DGT chess equipment,
- live online broadcast of the games with commentary by GM Sergei Movsesian,
- a spectator area,
- a cafeteria, with restaurants nearby.