The Ministry of Youth & Sport of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Azerbaijan Chess Federation are pleased to announce the Baku Open - 2024 Chess Festival dedicated to the 100th anniversary of FIDE. The festival will be held from June 28 (arrival day) to July 07 (last round and closing ceremony) in Baku Sport Hall.
The program of the festival includes competitions in two sections (A and B), 9-round Swiss tournaments with classical time control. Group A is open to players with FIDE Elo above 2100 (Women - above 1800), Group B is open for young players with FIDE Elo and born in 2012 and later.
Photo: Baku Sports Hall Facebook
The total prize fund of the tournament amounts to USD 50,000, with USD 12,000 reserved for the winner of Section A. The first ten registered players with FIDE Elo above 2650 (as of June 1, 2024) and women with FIDE Elo above 2450 (as of June 1, 2024) will be provided with a full board.
Schedule:
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Date |
Time |
Event |
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Group B |
Group A |
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29 June |
14:30 |
Opening ceremony |
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29 June |
10:00 |
15:00 |
1st round |
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30 June |
10:00 |
15:00 |
2nd round |
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01 July |
10:00 |
15:00 |
3rd round |
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02 July |
10:00 |
15:00 |
4th round |
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03 July |
10:00 |
15:00 |
5th round |
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04 July |
10:00 |
15:00 |
6th round |
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05 July |
10:00 |
15:00 |
7th round |
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06 July |
10:00 |
15:00 |
8th round |
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07 July |
10:00 |
15:00 |
9th round |
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07 July |
20:00 |
Closing ceremony |
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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 International Chess Festival Baku Open 2024 (PDF)
Contacts:
Azerbaijan Chess Federation
Е-mail: azerbaijanchess@yahoo.com
Website: http://asf.org.az
