The 45th Chess Olympiad is around the corner, and FIDE, in collaboration with the Hungarian Chess Federation, is pleased to announce the Olympiad Expo Classic, an International Open Chess Tournament that will take place alongside the Olympiad from September 12 to 21, 2024, in Budapest, Hungary.
Event Details:
- Date: 12 – 21 September 2024
- Venue: BOK "C" Sports Hall, 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György utca 1
- Tournament Type: Swiss system, 9 rounds, standard FIDE rules, computer pairings (Swiss Manager)
- Time Control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move per player
- Tie-Breaks: Buchholz Cut 1, Buchholz, Berger-Sonneborn, Progressive
Schedule:
- Opening Ceremony: September 12, 2024, at 9:45 AM
- Rounds: 10:00 AM daily from September 12 to 21, 2024 (except September 17, which is a rest day)
- Closing Ceremony: September 21, 2024, at 3:30 PM
Chief Arbiter: Zsolt Korpics, International Arbiter
Registration Details:
- Fee:
- Above 2000 ELO: 12,000 HUF (30 EUR)
- Under 2000 ELO: 16,000 HUF (40 EUR)
- GM (WGM), IM (WIM) titleholders: Free
- Deadline: September 8, 2024. Registration on the day available for a surcharge of 3,000 HUF (8 EUR).
- Registration Form: Click Here
- Contact: For more information, email tournaments@chess.hu.
Prizes:
- 1st Place: 375 EUR + cup + medal
- 2nd Place: 300 EUR + medal
- 3rd Place: 250 EUR + medal
- 4th Place: 175 EUR
- 5th Place: 125 EUR
- Special Prizes: Best Senior, Woman, U2000: 100 EUR each
The tournament will take place alongside the prestigious Chess Olympiad, offering participants a unique opportunity to compete in the same venue as the world's top players.
Please note that FIDE regulations regarding electronic devices will be strictly enforced. Players are reminded that any electronic communication devices, including smartwatches, are prohibited in the tournament hall.
Join us in Budapest for this exciting event, where top players from around the world will compete in a thrilling and competitive atmosphere. FIDE and the Hungarian Chess Federation look forward to welcoming you to the Olympiad Expo Classic!
Olympiad Expo Classic regulations (PDF)
