The FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championship will take place in Warsaw, Poland, from December 25-31 at PGE Narodowy, the most modern and largest of its kind football arena in Poland.
Eligible players, accompanying persons, FIDE Principals, arbiters and media are invited to register via the following link: https://worldrapidandblitz.fide.com/registration/. Please select the event from the menu you would like to participate. If you want to participate in both Rapid and Blitz, please tick both events.
Tournament schedule:
December 25 — Opening Ceremony
December 26-28 — Rapid competitions
December 29-30 — Blitz competitions and Closing Ceremony
The registration deadline is 12:00 PM Lausanne time on December 20 2021.
Players are expected to read the tournament regulations before starting the registration process.
Regulations for FIDE Open Rapid & Blitz World Championship (pdf)
Regulations for FIDE Women's Rapid & Blitz World Championship (pdf)
Open tournaments eligibility:
- Players rated at least 2550 in any FIDE rating lists (Standard, Rapid or Blitz) from January to December 2021.
- The reigning National Champions representing their National Federation regardless of their title or rating.
- The Organiser is entitled to invite up to 15 additional players of his/her own choice.
Women's tournaments eligibility:
- Players rated at least 2250 in any FIDE rating lists (Standard, Rapid or Blitz) from January to December 2021.
- The reigning National Champions representing their National Federation regardless of their title or rating
- The Organiser is entitled to invite up to 15 additional players of his/her own choice.
The Reigning National Champions should send a proof of their titles via their National Federations to worldrapidandblitz@fide.com in order to be accepted.
Official hotel
Due to the ongoing pandemic and related safety measures, all the participants are required to stay in the official hotel Marriott Warszawa (al. Jerozolimskie 65/79, Warsaw, Poland).
Room rates:
The rate for a single accommodation (One person per room):
- Bed and breakfast – EUR 65
The rate for double accommodation (Two persons per room):
- Bed and breakfast – EUR 70
Payment
Upon completing registration, each player will receive an invoice to be paid by December 22.
Registration will be automatically validated upon receiving the payment.
Covid 19 safety promotion – PCR testing
- Proof of vaccination is not required for players, accompanying persons and officials.
- Mandatory PCR testing for all travellers to Poland
Passengers travelling to Poland shall have a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test taken no more than 48 hours prior to arrival.
- Mandatory PCR testing for participants upon arrival
The Organisers will arrange, free of charge, PCR testing upon arrival to Poland on December 25 for all the participants and officials.
- Optional PCR testing before departure
For all travellers departing from Poland who need a PCR test, testing may be arranged by the Organisers on December 29. Results shall be provided within 24 hours after receiving a sample.
For more information, visit the official website of the event: worldrapidandblitz.fide.com
If you have any questions regarding the registration, feel free to contact the Organiser via email: worldrapidandblitz@fide.com
