29th Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival..

14-25 Aug 2023
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Attention

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Abu Dhabi

14-25 Aug 2023

 

Under the Patronage of H.H Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Sport Council, Abu Dhabi Chess Festival Committee has the honor of inviting you to take part in a distinguished chess annual event, which consists of numerous FIDE registered tournaments. It will be held in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the UAE from 14th  until 25th August 2023

Attention

Attention

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Abu Dhabi

14-25 Aug 2023

 

Under the Patronage of H.H Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Sport Council, Abu Dhabi Chess Festival Committee has the honor of inviting you to take part in a distinguished chess annual event, which consists of numerous FIDE registered tournaments. It will be held in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the UAE from 14th  until 25th August 2023

Under the Patronage of

H.H Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan,

Chairman of Abu Dhabi Sports Council

Abu Dhabi Chess Festival Committee has the honor of inviting you to take part in a distinguished chess annual event, which consists of numerous FIDE registered tournaments. It will be held in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the UAE from 14th  until 25th August 2023

Masters Tournament

Open to all Fide rated players with standard rating of 2300 ELO and above “Exception Abu Dhabi Chess Club players” (as of 1st Jun 2023). The tournament will be 9 rounds Swiss System with a time control of 90 min for each player and 30 seconds’ increment. 30 minutes tolerance will be applied. The organizing committee shall provide free accommodation in a five-star hotel for players rated 2600+ and women with standard Elo of 2400+ (prior approval from the committee is needed to guarantee the accommodation, only for limited players, in order of registration.

Open Tournament ( A ) 

FIDE Rated Open for players with ELO 2299 and below (as of 1st Jun 2023,). The tournament will be a 9 rounds Swiss system, with the time control of 90 min for each player and 30 seconds increment for each move. 30 minutes tolerance will be applied, FIDE ID is required

Open Tournament ( B ) 

FIDE Rated Open for players with ELO 2000 and below (as of 1st Jun 2023,). The tournament will be a 9 rounds Swiss system, with the time control of 90 min for each player and 30 seconds increment for each move. 30 minutes tolerance will be applied, FIDE ID is required

Organization

Abu Dhabi Chess Club & Mind Games is organizing the festival in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Sports Council

and guarantees the tournament will be held in accordance with FIDE chess rules and regulations.

Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival

Festival Tournaments

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Masters Tournament

Open to all Fide rated players with standard rating of 2300 ELO and above “Exception Abu Dhabi Chess Club players” (as of 1st Jun 2023). The tournament will be 9 rounds Swiss System with a time control of 90 min for each player and 30 seconds’ increment. 30 minutes tolerance will be applied. The organizing committee shall provide free accommodation in a five-star hotel for players rated 2600+ and women with standard Elo of 2400+ (prior approval from the committee is needed to guarantee the accommodation, only for limited players, in order of registration.
  • $120 Or AED440
Register
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Open Tournament ( A )

FIDE Rated Open for players with ELO 2299 and below (as of 1st Jun 2023,). The tournament will be a 9 rounds Swiss system, with the time control of 90 min for each player and 30 seconds increment for each move. 30 minutes tolerance will be applied, FIDE ID is required.
  • $75 Or AED275
Register
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Open Tournament ( B )

FIDE Rated Open for players with ELO 2000 and below (as of 1st Jun 2023,). The tournament will be a 9 rounds Swiss system, with the time control of 90 min for each player and 30 seconds increment for each move. 30 minutes tolerance will be applied, FIDE ID is required
  • $75 Or AED275
Register
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Juniors Tournament

(under 16 years)
FIDE Rated Open for players born in 2007 or later. The tournament will be a 9 rounds Swiss system, with time control of 70 min for each player for the whole game. 30 minutes tolerance will be applied, FIDE ID is required.
  • $50 Or AED185
Register
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Blitz tournament

FIDE Rated, Swiss system, 11 rounds, 3 min + 2 sec increment
  • $50 Or AED185
Register
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Simultaneous exhibition

Held by a renowned international GM. Open for Abu Dhabi Chess Club players only.
  • Free
Register

Juniors Blitz Tournament

(under 16 years)
FIDE Rated Open for players born in 2006 or later; Swiss system, 9 rounds, 3 min + 2 sec increment
  • $15 Or AED55
Register

Frontline Heroes Chess tournament

Open to members of military, police and national service, health workers in the UAE. Swiss system, 7 rounds, with the time control of 5 minutes + 5 seconds’ increment
  • Free
Register

Family Team Tournament

Open for teams of 2 players (player + one parent Swiss system, 7 rounds, with the time control of 5 minutes + 5 seconds
  • Free
Register

Senior Chess Tournament

Open for players aged 55 years and above. Swiss system, 7 rounds, with the time control of 5 minutes + 5 seconds increment
  • Free
Register

Abu Dhabi Chess Academy Tournament

Open for Under 18 (born 2004 and after) school students or chess academies students based in UAE (UAE Residents). Swiss system, 7 rounds, 5 minutes + 5 seconds increment
  • 15 $ or 55 AED
Register
Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival

TIEBREAK

  • Direct Encounter (The Result of the Players in the Same Point Group)
  • BUCHHOLZ (Cut 1)
  • BUCHHOLZ (Cut 2)
  • SONNEBORN-BERGER
  • ARCO (Average rating of opponents Cut 1)
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Tournament Prizes

  • The prizes will be awarded based on tie-break and will not be shared. A player cannot be awarded more than one prize in a tournament, and he will be awarded the highest prize only.
  • Prize winners are obliged to follow the dress code of business casual/elegant casual or smart casual. No shorts, hats, caps, sneakers, or slippers
  •  Last day of registration is 15th July 2023. Entry fee and related payments must be paid in FULL prior to the deadline (31st  of July 2023)
  • All participating players and accompanying persons accept to fully comply with the regulations of the tournament and the organizer.
  • Organizing committee reserves the right to accept or deny a participant’s registration according to FIDE Rules and Regulations and UAE Laws.
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Registration & Tournament Registration Fees

Tournament Registration fees Exempted Players
USD AED
Masters Tournament 120 440 GM / WGM / IM 2400+
Open Tournament A 75 275 GM / WGM / IM 2400+
Open Tournament B 75 275 GM / WGM / IM 2400+
Juniors Tournament (under 16 years) 50 185 GM / WGM / IM 2400+
Blitz tournament (Open) 50 185 GM / WGM / IM 2400+
Blitz Under 16 15 55 GM / WGM / IM 2400+
Abu Dhabi Chess Academy Tournament 15 55 Yearly active member
Simultaneous exhibition 50 185  GM / WGM / IM 2400+
Frontline Heroes tournament Free Free
Community Teams Tournament Free Free
Family Team Tournament Free Free
Senior Chess Tournament Free Free
Late Registration fees after 15th July 2023 27 100

 

Kindly mention your FIDE Name & FIDE ID in your Payment Details and send a copy of the payment Receipt to  adchessfestival@gmail.com

All payments must be done before the deadline, Participants which are failing to transfer their entry fees and confirm their participation will be deleted from players list.

Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival

Visa & Visa Charges

Processing Visa Fee for all Players (except Invited players by organizer ) 100 USD 385 AED
Processing Visa Fee of an accompany person 100 USD 385 AED
Special request such as : Indian Citizens requiring “okay to Board Confirmation” 15 USD 60 AED

 

1- Visa rules are subject to change. Kindly confirm with your airline prior booking
2- Players / accompany persons who require a visa are requested to upload and attach a clear scanned colored copy of their passports and scanned colored
personal photo in the online application
3- For Indian citizens: it’s also required to attach the last page of the passport
4- For Syrian citizens: “Issue/Expiry page” of the passport is required for visa
5- For Bangladeshi citizens: information of the bearer page of the passport is required for visa
6- Entry Visas to the UAE Issued for eligible participants subject to the approval of the GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF RESIDENCY & FOREIGNER AFFAIRS – UAE
and will be valid for 30 days from the date of arrival
7- Visa Fees must paid in in order to Issue the Visa

Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival

Schedule

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Hotel & Playing Venue

  • The official hotel and playing venue will be the 5* hotel .
  • Single room: 500 AED (137 USD) per night – include 3 meals/day for 1 person
  • Double room: 550 AED (150 USD) per night – include 3 meals/day for 2 persons
  • Triple Room (limited availability): 675 (185 USD) per night – include 3 meals/day for 3 persons
  • To book your room, please email us at adchessfestival@gmail.com
  • Any electronic equipment (computers, cameras, mobile phones, tablets, hand-watches, pencils, etc.) is strictly forbidden in the Playing Hall, as per FIDE Handbook.
  • Prize winners are obliged to follow the dress code of business casual/elegant casual or smart casual. No shorts, hats, caps, sneakers, or slippers.
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Appeal Committee

  • In the Technical Meeting an Appeals Committee of five persons (three regular and two substitutes) will be selected.
  • Appeals against decisions of the Chief Arbiter and/or the Arbiters must be submitted in written and signed form to the Chairman of the Appeals Committee within one hour after the completion of the playing session.
  • An Appeal shall be submitted with an accompanying fee of USD 200 or its equivalent in the local currency.
  • If the Appeal is accepted, the above fee will be returned; otherwise, it shall be forfeited to the Organizing Committee.