Lockpicking

8th Czech Lockpicking Championship 2017 – Memorial Evžen Ivanov After an intense weekend from September 8th to 10th, 2017, we witnessed a new record in opening a cylinder lock! An incredible performance was delivered by Petr Wittner, who managed to open a cylinder lock in just 0.47 seconds! Wow! Huge congratulations on this outstanding achievement! This year’s 8th Czech Lockpicking Championship, held as a tribute to the late Evžen Ivanov – MEMORIAL EVŽEN IVANOV, welcomed 27 competitors from multiple countries including the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, and Austria. The youngest competitor, Nelly Coufalová, only 9 years old, delivered an [...]

7th Czech Republic Lockpicking Championship 2016 – Orlík, a Tournament in Memory of a Master In 2016, the 7th Czech Republic Lockpicking Championship took place in the picturesque setting of Marina Orlík. This annual event, which brings together the best lockpickers from the Czech Republic and abroad, was marked by a friendly atmosphere, professional performances, and a special tribute to Evžen Ivanov – one of the pioneers of lockpicking in the Czech Republic, who sadly passed away just days before the championship began. Competitors began arriving on Friday afternoon, engaging in informal discussions, testing new tools and techniques, and [...]

6th Czech Lockpicking Championship 2015 – An International Battle of Skills On September 19-20, 2015, the 6th Czech Lockpicking Championship took place at the picturesque Vránov Ranch. This annual competition, which attracts both domestic and international enthusiasts, once again delivered an incredible atmosphere, fierce competition, and new challenges for all participants. Friday: A Friendly Gathering Competitors from various parts of Europe began arriving on Friday afternoon. The evening was all about lively discussions on lockpicking techniques, the latest tools, and security trends. A barbecue gathering further strengthened the bond within the lockpicking community. Saturday: A Day of Intense Competition [...]

4th Annual Czech Lockpicking Championship: A Historic Setting and International Prestige The 4th Annual Czech Lockpicking Championship in 2013 was a truly unique event, standing out from previous years thanks to its remarkable location. This time, the competition took place at Nečtiny Castle, creating an incredible historical atmosphere that made participants feel like they had stepped back in time. The setting evoked the spirit of ancient locksmithing masters, blacksmiths, and craftsmen who once worked in similar environments. The competition was held in November 2013 and attracted around 100 participants and visitors. Alongside members of the Czech Lockpickers Association (ACL), [...]

3rd Czech Lockpicking Championship: International Expansion and First Participation from Hungary In 2012, the third Czech Lockpicking Championship took place, marking a significant milestone in the event’s history. This edition was held for the first time in the town of Dobříš, near Prague. The competition built upon the success of previous years, establishing stable contest rules while welcoming new international participants. The championship featured four main disciplines that had become the standard in Czech lockpicking competitions. The first was padlock picking, where contestants had five minutes to open a lock. The second was cylinder lock picking, with a time [...]

The Second Czech Lockpicking Championship: A New Era of Competition Following the success of the first Czech Lockpicking Championship in 2010, the second edition took place in 2011 in Prague. This time, the tournament was better organized, the rules were refined, and the disciplines were structured to match the growing skill level of participants and the increasing interest in competitive lockpicking. One of the most significant changes was the adjustment of competition disciplines. While the 2010 edition included raking, single-pin picking, speed picking (Bleskovka), and impressioning, it became clear after the first championship that impressioning is a highly specialized and complex [...]

Introduction to the First Czech Lockpicking Championship The year was 2010, and the Czech Republic officially joined the ranks of countries with its own national lockpicking championship. While lockpicking had long been known among enthusiasts, it wasn’t until September 18, 2010, that the first official competition took place, determining the best of the best in this discipline. The event was held at the Sokolovna in Vršovice, where competitors gathered to test their skills in unlocking locks without a key—both in speed and precision. The atmosphere was electric. Everyone was aware that they were witnessing the birth of something new—the [...]