Six sets of medals are up for grabs in the following disciplines:
Blitz, Open – 110 participants;
Blitz, Women – 110 participants;
Rapid, Open – 110 participants;
Rapid, Women – 110 participants;
Blitz, teams (mix, a man and a woman) - 55 pairs;
Rapid, teams (mix, a man and a woman) - 55 pairs.
Each of the six competitions features the following prize fund:
1st place – $40,000
2nd place – $25,000
3rd place – $17,000
Each country is entitled to no more than 2 players (1 male and 1 female, aged at least 18 years). In addition to the players, the team also includes one coach.
Blitz competitions are played using the Swiss system in 11 rounds with a time control of 3 minutes for the entire game for each participant plus a 2-second increment for each move made, starting with the first move.
Rapid competitions are played using the Swiss system in 9 rounds with a time control of 10 minutes for the entire game for each participant plus a 5-second increment for each move made, starting with the first move.
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Date |
Event |
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September 23 |
Arrival day, admission commission |
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September 24 |
First competition day |
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September 25 |
Second competition day |
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September 26 |
Third competition day |
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September 27 |
Fourth competition day |
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September 28 |
Fifth competition day |
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September 29 |
Departure day |
The Organizing Committee will provide all participants and coaches with free air tickets and free accommodation with three meals a day in double rooms in hotels of at least 4* category.
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