Tournament goal: To provide opportunities for chess players to improve their ratings and compete as well as to relax with their families. It will also offer an insight into the unique world of medieval times, in one of Hungary's most renowned theme parks. Tournament venue: Puchner Castle Hotel and Renaissance Theme Park****Bikal, Conference Hall; H-7346 Bikal, Rákóczi utca 22. Tournament date: 19–23 February 2025 (Wed – Sun) Round schedule: (Registration: from 10:00; Opening ceremony: 10:55)  Round 1 and 2: 19 February (Wed) – 11:00 and 16:00  Round 3 and 4: 20 February (Thu) – 9:00 and 15:00  “Sleeping city” game: 20 February (Thu) – 19:30 (after dinner)  Round 5: 21 February (Fri) – 9:00  Speed chess tournament: 21 February (Fri) – 19:30 (after dinner)  Round 6: 22 February (Sat) – 9:00  Round 7: 23 February (Sun) – 9:00 Entry fee:  For players with LIVE ratings above 2200: HUF 10,000  For players with LIVE ratings between 2100–2199: HUF 12,000  For players with LIVE ratings below 2100: HUF 13,000  For GMs, WGMs, IMs and players with live ratings above 2400: free! Application deadline: 17 February 2025 (Mon) – by e-mail to dandani03@gmail.com Pre-registrants will receive confirmation. The tournament is only open to players with a valid tournament licence for the year 2025, and to foreign players holding a proper HPL. Total prize: HUF 200,000 (fees guaranteed for min. 50 participants!)  1st place: HUF 100,000  2nd place: HUF 50,000  3rd place: HUF 25,000  4th place: HUF 15,000  5th place: HUF 10,000 +four special prize SPECIAL OFFER Puchner OPEN International Chess Tournament Bikal Date: 19–23 February 2025 (4 nights) ACCOMMODATION: We have a total of 6 types of accommodation settings in the following locations:  Castle building (optional)  In the Manor House  Spa House building  Theme Park old town  Guesthouse (New Spa House)  Palace building Discount package price for groups:  For single bed rooms: HUF 26,000/person/night  For double bed rooms: HUF 21,000/person/night (HUF 42,000/2 persons/night)  Extra bed: HUF 15,000/person/night  Tourist tax: HUF 500/person/night (payable over 18 years) FREE SERVICES BEYOND THE PACKAGE:  free ticket to the Theme Park on opening day 22 February (Sat)  free admission to the evening theatre performance on 22 February (Sat)