The winter chess season in southern Kazakhstan heats up with the “Winter Championship of Shymkent” — a classical open hosted in the Chess Hall at Kazhymukan (Kazhimukan) Stadium, Shymkent. Running 6–14 December 2025, this 9-round Swiss welcomes local and visiting players and is submitted for both national and FIDE rating.

Expect a professionally run event by KazChess Shymkent, led by an experienced arbiting team. The venue is centrally located near Abay Park with strong public-transport links, making it convenient for out-of-town players and families.

🗓️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

• 60′ + 30″ increment from move 1 (all rounds).

• 9-round Swiss, pairings published on Chess-Results.

• Submitted for FIDE international and Kazakhstan national rating.

📅 Schedule

(Official round-by-round times were not published at the time of writing; the event runs 6–14 December 2025 over 9 rounds.)

📝 Registration

• How to enter: Call +7 701 311 55 99 and provide your name, FIDE ID, and contact details.

• Player list & pairings: Posted on the event page: https://s3.chess-results.com/tnr1287195.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES&SNode=S0

• Notes: The organizer may set section caps or verify eligibility on-site; bring an ID and know your FIDE ID.

👥 Organizer

Organized by KazChess Shymkent with support from regional chess authorities.

• Phone (registration): +7 701 311 55 99

• Tournament page: https://s3.chess-results.com/tnr1287195.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES&SNode=S0

• Pairing program: Swiss-Manager (official on event page).

🏨 Venue

Chess Hall, Kazhymukan (Kazhimukan) Munaitpasov Stadium, Shymkent — a central multi-purpose sports complex near Abay Park with extensive surrounding facilities.

Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps?q=1+Madeli+Kozha+St,+Shymkent,+Kazakhstan

🚗 How to Get There

• By air: Fly to Shymkent International Airport; taxis and ride-shares connect directly to the city.

• By bus (local): The stadium area is served by several routes (stop typically signed for the Public Service Center/“TsON”).

• By car: Navigate to Kazhymukan Stadium (address area: 1 Madeli Kozha St). Parking is available around the sports complex.

Other

• Event type: Seasonal city championship for men and women, Shymkent.

• Arbiters & officials: Director NA Seitzhamal Supbayev; Chief Arbiter IA Vasiliy Shimelkov; Deputy NA Bolat Kuzembayev.

• Upload status: Tournament details and player list hosted on Chess-Results (last update noted on the event page).

• Naming: Stadium appears in English as Kazhymukan / Kazhimukan / Qazhymuqan Munaitpasov Stadium.