The 39th Internationale Haßlocher Schachtage hits Round 6 on May 25 with the Swiss format still wide open. Players get 90 minutes for 40 moves, then 30 minutes with 30-second increment per move. The German tournament runs seven rounds total, and the pairings should tighten considerably now that half the event is done. Haßloch traditionally draws strong regional talent, and this year's field looks competitive enough to produce some ratings movement by the finish.
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