2nd Gavriil Mastrovasilis Memorial Rapid 2025
The 2nd Gavriil Mastrovasilis Memorial Rapid honors the legacy of GM Gavriil Mastrovasilis with a lively twoβday rapid in Thessaloniki, organized by the Mastrovasilis family and Ionia Chess Club. A fast, friendly, and competitive Swiss in a comfortable hotel setting.
Event Details
| π Dates | 22β23 November 2025 |
| π Location | Hotel Perinthos, Thessaloniki, Greece |
| π Prize Fund / Awards | Cash prizes + cups/medals (see below) |
| βοΈ Tournament Type | FIDE Rapid-rated |
| 𧩠Tournament System | Swiss |
| π’ Number of Rounds | 9 |
| β±οΈ Time Control | 10β + 3β³ |
| β° Late Arrival | Confirm 15:45β16:30 (else start from Rd 2) |
| π§ Email | marotrv27@gmail.com |
| βοΈ WhatsApp | +33 07 88 15 43 12 |
| π Registration Form | Google Form |
| πΊοΈ Google Map | Hotel Perinthos |
Prize Fund & Breakdown
| General | Amount (β¬) | Specials | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st / 2nd / 3rd | 150 / 100 / 50 | U18 1st β’ 1st Woman | β¬50 β’ β¬50 |
| Cups | β | Overall 1stβ3rd; 1st Woman | β |
| Medals | β | U08, U10, U12, U14, U16, U18, S50, S65 | (if β₯6 players) |
Hort system may share prizes in ties (to 6th); otherwise indivisible. One prize per player (highest prevails).
Time Control & Pairings
- System: 9βround Swiss β’ 10β + 3β³
- Rated: FIDE Rapid (November list)
- Byes: One (Β½βpoint) allowed in Rds 1β2 (request in time)
- Tiebreaks: Buchholzβ1, SonnebornβBerger, Sum Buchholz (variable)
Sections / Groups
| Section | Limit |
|---|---|
| Open Rapid | Max 200 players |
Schedule
| Date | Event / Rounds | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 22 Nov | Confirmations | 15:45β16:30 |
| Sat 22 Nov | Rounds 1β4 | 17:00 β’ 17:40 β’ 18:20 β’ 19:00 |
| Sat 22 Nov | Round 5 | 19:40 |
| Sun 23 Nov | Rounds 6β9 | 12:00 β’ 12:40 β’ 13:20 β’ 14:00 |
| Sun 23 Nov | Closing | 15:00 |
Registration
- Entry Fee: β¬20
- Free entry: Titleβholders >2300 Rapid & Women β₯2100 Rapid
- Deadline: Fri 14 Nov 2025, 12:00 (noon)
Organizer
The Mastrovasilis family and Ionia Chess Club of Thessaloniki deliver a warm, wellβrun rapid honoring GM Gavriil.
- Email: marotrv27@gmail.com
- Phone/WhatsApp: +33 07 88 15 43 12
- Official site: matβchess.gr
Venue
Hotel Perinthos β modern hall with parking and amenities.
Accommodation
Per room / night (BB): Single β¬50 β’ Double/Twin β¬60 β’ Triple β¬70 β’ Quad β¬80 (+β¬3 room tax/night). Halfβboard: +β¬15 pp.
How to Get There
- Air: Thessaloniki (SKG) β hotel by taxi (~30β35 min)
- Road: Easy access from city ring road
Fast, friendly, and competitive β celebrate Gavriilβs memory over the board!
Hotels Near the Venue
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