The International Chess Festival "Baku Open 2016" (www.azerichess.az or www.chess.az), dedicated to the Independence Day of Republic of Azerbaijan, will take place from 17th September (arrival day) to 26th September (last round and closing ceremony) at the “AF Hotel” near Caspian Sea.

The Festival is organized by the Azerbaijan Youth & Sport Ministry and Azerbaijan Chess Federation.

The total prize fund is 25.000 USD.

First place is 6.000 USD worth.

The Tournament A is open for the players rated equally or higher than FIDE ELO=2250 and for women rated equally or higher than 2100.
The Tournament B is open for the players rated equally or lower FIDE ELO=2249 (for women - equally or lower FIDE ELO=2099).
Both groups will be played over 9 rounds of Swiss pairings (with time control: 90 min for 40 moves, then 30 min – for finishing game, plus 30 sec per move, beginning from 1st move)

Child tournament (group C) will be held from 5th (arrival day) to 14th (last round) September at Republican Chess Centre (with time control 2 hours for rest game).

REGULATIONS (AZE)

REGULATIONS (ENG)

Organizing Committee
Address: Khaqani str. 1, Baku, AZ1000, Azerbaijan,
Azerbaijan Chess Federation (ACF)
Tel: +99412 493-3841 or +99412 493-9084
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Website: www.chess.az; www.azerichess.az