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Official Regulations for the 3rd Annual Chess Championship Sponsored by Sheikh Mubarak Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah From May 2 to May 3, 2025

Tournament Details: 

• The tournament is rated by the International Chess Federation (FIDE).

• Date: May 2–3, 2025

• Venue: Marine Sports Club (Salmiya) 

• Format: 9-round Swiss system 

• Time control: 10 minutes + 3 seconds increment per move 

• All participants must attend all rounds. If a player is absent for two rounds without an official excuse, they will be disqualified. 

• Open to players of all nationalities and age categories. 

• Registration deadline: May 1, 2025, at 9:00 PM. 

• All FIDE laws and regulations will be applied in the tournament. 

• Mobile phones and all types of watches are not allowed inside the playing hall. 

• Maximum delay time: 10 minutes. 

Tiebreak Criteria: 

1. Direct encounter.

2. Buchholz.

3. Buchholz 2.

4. Sonneborn–Berger.

5. Rating Performance.

Tournament Schedule: 

Day One (02/05/2025):

• Round 1: 4:00 PM

• Round 2: 5:00 PM

• Round 3: 6:00 PM

• Round 4: 7:00 PM

• Round 5: 8:00 PM

Day Two (03/05/2025):

• Round 6: 4:00 PM

• Round 7: 5:00 PM

• Round 8: 6:00 PM

• Round 9: 7:00 PM

• Closing Ceremony: 8:00 PM

Arbitration & Appeals Committee: 

• An appeals committee will be formed before the first round, consisting of 3 to 5 players.

• The committee will be responsible for arbitration, pairing, anti-cheating measures, and appeals, in accordance with FIDE regulations.

Prizes:

 Total Prizes:USD 70,000 

Main Prizes: 

• 1st Place: USD 11,000
• 2nd Place: USD 9,000
• 3rd Place: USD 7,500
• 4th Place: USD 6,500
• 5th Place: USD 5,500
• 6th Place: USD 5,000
• 7th Place: USD 4,500
• 8th Place: USD 3,500
• 9th Place: USD 2,500
• 10th Place: USD 1,500
• 11th Place: USD 1,000
• 12th Place: USD 750
• 13th Place: USD 750
• 14th Place: USD 500
• 15th Place: USD 500

Under 16 Category: 

• 1st Place: USD 1,500
• 2nd Place: USD 1,000
• 3rd Place: USD 500

 Under 10 Category:

• 1st Place: USD 1,500
• 2nd Place: USD 1,000
• 3rd Place: USD 500 

Special Awards: 

• Best Kuwaiti Player: USD 1,500
• Best Veteran Player (55+): USD 1,500
• Best Female Player (18+): USD 1,000

  Note: If a player wins in multiple categories, they will receive only the higher-value prize.

Accommodation:

• Accommodation and meals at the ibis hotel will be provided by the tournament organizing committee for players holding the titles of Grandmaster (GM) and International Master (IM).

• For the rest of the players, room rates are as follows:

• At ibis Salmiya Hotel: 25 KWD including breakfast

• At ibis Sharq Hotel: 20 KWD including breakfast

 Registration Fee: 

• Fee: 10 KWD Registration:

 Register via the following link: q8chess.com

WhatsApp: +965 66063866

Instagram: @q8chesschamp

Email: [email protected]

Website: q8chess.com