The Magnezit Group Cup 2025 returns to the chess calendar as one of the most prestigious and well-organized events in Russia’s Chelyabinsk region. Held in the scenic town of Satka, this classical tournament, known fully as the Magnezit Group Cup – Satka 2025, brings together top-rated professionals, talented juniors, and enthusiastic chess lovers from across the country. Backed by the Magnezit industrial group and local government, the event combines high-level chess with a rich cultural and social program, creating an unforgettable tournament atmosphere.

📅 Dates & 🏛️ Venue

• Tournament Dates: August 28 – September 5, 2025
• Venue: Satka City Cultural Center, known for hosting the Magnezit Group Cup – Satka 2025.
• Address: Mira Street 7, Satka, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia
• Professional playing halls, comfortable infrastructure, and excellent technical conditions

♟️ Tournament Format

🔷 Classical Open Tournament

• Rounds: 9-round Swiss format
• Time Control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move
• One round per day, with a potential rest day or blitz event in between
• FIDE-rated and part of the Russian national calendar
• Title norm eligibility for IMs and GMs

💰 Prize Fund & Awards

• Total Prize Fund: ₽1,000,000+
• Cash prizes awarded to top 10 finishers of the Magnezit Group Cup – Satka 2025
• Special prizes for best women, juniors, seniors, and regional participants
• Trophies, medals, and sponsor gifts

📝 Registration & Entry Fees

• Online or on-site registration required by August 25, 2025
• Entry Fee:

  • ₽2,000–₽3,500 based on rating
  • Free/discounted entry for GM/IM or WGM/WIM

• Payment accepted via bank transfer or cash at the venue check-in desk
• Technical meeting and confirmation: August 27, 2025

🧳 Travel & 🏨 Accommodation

✈️ Getting to Satka

• Nearest Airports: Chelyabinsk (CHB) or Ufa (UFA)
• Train or shuttle service from airports to Satka (approx. 3–4 hours)
• Organizers may assist with group transport upon request

🏨 Lodging

• Recommended hotels include:

  • Satka Hotel
  • Magnezit Guesthouse

• Affordable and modern rooms starting from ₽2,500 per night
• Meals and shuttle service available for players and guests

👥 Tournament Officials

• Tournament Director: Sergey Ryabukhin
• Chief Arbiter: IA Natalia Vlasova
• Support staff includes certified arbiters and organizing volunteers

🏢 Organizer – Magnezit Chess Center & Satka Administration

The event is proudly organized by the Magnezit Chess Center in partnership with the Satka City Administration and the Magnezit Industrial Group. The organizing team promotes chess as a pillar of cultural and intellectual development in the region, hosting school programs, masterclasses, and elite competitions year-round.

• Address: Mira Street 7, Satka, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia
• Phone: +7 (35161) 3-22-80
• Email: info@satkachess.ru
• Social Media:

  • VK: vk.com/satkachess
  • Telegram: @satkachess
  • Instagram: @satkachess

🌟 Why You Should Participate

The Magnezit Group Cup is more than a tournament—it’s a celebration of competitive spirit, community, and strategy. The Magnezit Group Cup – Satka 2025 offers a unique opportunity to participate in a tournament surrounded by the Ural Mountains, with world-class organization. Whether you seek a serious challenge, a rating boost, or simply a memorable chess experience in a unique location, Satka offers it all surrounded by the Ural Mountains.