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Jerusalem Open 2025
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The Jerusalem Open 2025 is a FIDE Rapid-rated 9‑round Swiss hosted by the Israel Chess Federation, featuring a €30,000 prize fund in a two‑day festival at the Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem.
Event Details
| 📅 Dates | 26–27 November 2025 |
| 📍 Location | Ramada Hotel, 6 Sderot Wolfson, Jerusalem, Israel |
| 🏆 Prize Fund | €30,000 |
| ♟️ Tournament Type | FIDE Rapid-rated Open |
| 🧩 Tournament System | Swiss |
| 🔢 Number of Rounds | 9 |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 15’ + 5″ |
| ⏰ Late Arrival | Per event rules |
| 📧 Emails | office@chessfed.org.il • idanlavi1@gmail.com |
| ☎️ Phone | +972 54 477 7672 (TD: Idan Lavi) |
| 🔗 Official Website | jerusalem.chess.org.il |
| 🗺️ Google Map | Ramada Jerusalem |
Prize Fund & Breakdown (excerpt)
| Overall | Amount (€) | Categories | Amount (€) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st / 2nd / 3rd | 5000 / 3000 / 2000 | U2400 1st / 2nd | 1000 / 800 |
| 4th / 5th | 1750 / 1500 | U2300 1st / 2nd | 800 / 600 |
| 6th–10th | 1250 • 1000 • 800 • 500 • 300 | U2200/U2000/U1800/U1600 | 700–200 (per regs) |
| Women / Juniors / Seniors | 1500–750 (per regs) | — | — |
Top 2 overall qualify to a closed 12‑player tournament in Jerusalem (Nov 30–Dec 3, 2025).
Time Control & Pairings
- System: 9‑round Swiss • 15’ + 5″
- Rating list: FIDE Rapid (if no rapid, higher of classical/blitz used)
- Tiebreaks: Direct encounter, Buchholz‑1, Buchholz, Most Blacks, Most Wins
Sections / Groups
| Section | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Open Rapid | All players with FIDE ID |
Schedule (Jerusalem time)
| Date | Event / Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 26 Nov | Opening • Rounds 1–5 | 13:00 • 14:00–18:00 (hourly) |
| Thu 27 Nov | Rounds 6–9 • Closing | 14:00–17:00 (hourly) • 18:15 |
Registration
- Deadline: 1 Nov 2025
- Fee: €25 (GMs/WGMs free; IMs/WIMs −50%)
- Late: After deadline, organizer may refuse or charge €40 (if space)
- Titled support: First 40 foreign‑federation GMs/WGMs (€700) or IMs/WIMs (€500) upon arrival
Organizer
- Organizer: Israel Chess Federation
- Email: office@chessfed.org.il • idanlavi1@gmail.com
- Phone: +972 54 477 7672 (Idan Lavi)
Venue
Ramada Hotel, 6 Sderot Wolfson, Jerusalem — large ballroom, free parking (first‑come).
Accommodation
Players may book directly with Ramada Jerusalem; nearby options: Prima Park, VERT Jerusalem, Rabin Hostel.
How to Get There
- Air: TLV (Ben Gurion) → ~45–60 min to hotel (train + light rail / taxi)
- City: Light rail & buses near venue
A rapid festival with serious prizes in one of the world’s most historic cities — see you in Jerusalem!
