The Ministry of Youth & Sport of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Azerbaijan Chess Federation are pleased to announce the Baku Chess Open festival dedicated to the 100th anniversary of national leader Heydar Aliyev. The festival will be held from May 3 (arrival day) to May 12 (last round and closing ceremony) in Baku Crystal Hall, an indoor arena built to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2012.
The program of the festival includes competitions in three sections (A, B and C), 9-round Swiss tournaments with classical time control. Group A is open to players with FIDE Elo above 2250 (Women - above 2100), Group B is for players with FIDE Elo below 2249 (Women - below 2099), Group C will bring together rated players and youngsters under 12 (born in 2011 and earlier).
Baku Crystal Hall Photo: Interfase (Wikipedia)
The total prize fund of the tournament amounts to USD 55,000, with USD 12,000 reserved for the winner of Section A. The first ten registered players with FIDE Elo above 2650 (as of May 1, 2023) and women with FIDE Elo above 2450 (as of May 1, 2023) will be provided with a full board.
Schedule:
|
Date |
Time |
Event |
|
04 May |
14.30 |
1st round |
|
05 May |
15.00 |
2nd round |
|
06 May |
15.00 |
3rd round |
|
07 May |
15.00 |
4th round |
|
08 May |
15.00 |
5th round |
|
09 May |
15.00 |
6th round |
|
10 May |
15.00 |
7th round |
|
11 May |
15.00 |
8th round |
|
12 May |
12.00 |
9th round |
|
12 May |
18.00 |
Closing ceremony |
Photo: thediaryofanomad.com/
The capital of Azerbaijan has a lot to offer besides chess. The guests of this open-minded and hospitable city are welcome to stroll along the Caspian promenade, visit the Old City and enjoy the unique blend of ancient and new.
Regulations for the International Chess Festival Baku Open 2023 (PDF)
Contacts:
Azerbaijan Chess Federation
Whatsapp: +994 77 732 99 76
Е-mail: azerbaijanchess@yahoo.com
Website: http://asf.org.az
