Get ready for an exhilarating chess experience at the Aktobe Open 2025, a premier international tournament commemorating the renowned arbiter Vladimir Dvorkovich. I’ve updated the sentence to active voice. Let me know if there’s anything else you’d like adjusted! Participants will compete in classical chess across Masters, Challengers, and Open categories, each promising thrilling action and intense competition.
♟️ EVENT DETAILS
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Dates | June 21 (arrival) – July 1 (departure), 2025 |
| Tournament Type | Classical |
| Total Prize Fund | €92,000 (approx. $100,000) |
| Place | Aktobe, Kazakhstan |
| Venue | To be announced |
| Address | Aktobe city, Kazakhstan |
| Organizer | Kazakhstan Chess Federation (KazChess) |
| Federation | Kazakhstan Chess Federation |
| Time Control | 90 minutes per game + 30-second increment from move 1 |
| Number of rounds | 9 |
| Official website | KazChess official website |
⏱️ TIME CONTROL
The tournament uses a classical chess format, granting each player 90 minutes for the entire game, with an additional increment of 30 seconds per move starting from the first move. Players arriving more than 30 minutes late will forfeit their game.
📅 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
| Date | Event | Time |
| June 21 | Arrival and Accreditation | 12:00-18:00 |
| June 21 | Technical Meeting | 19:00 |
| June 22 | Opening Ceremony / Round 1 | 14:00 / 15:00 |
| June 23 | Round 2 | 15:00 |
| June 24 | Round 3 | 15:00 |
| June 25 | Round 4 | 15:00 |
| June 26 | Round 5 | 15:00 |
| June 27 | Round 6 | 15:00 |
| June 28 | Round 7 | 15:00 |
| June 29 | Round 8 | 15:00 |
| June 30 | Round 9 and Closing Ceremony | 10:00 / 17:00 |
| July 1 | Departure | All day |
💰 PRIZE FUND
| Category | Total Prize Fund | Distribution |
| Masters (2400+) | $78,000 | 1st: $18,000, 2nd: $14,000, 3rd: $10,000 (top 15 awarded) |
| Challengers (1900+) | $15,000 | 1st: $4,000, 2nd: $3,000, 3rd: $2,000 (top 6 awarded + special prizes) |
| Open (Under 1900) | $7,000 | 1st: $2,000, 2nd: $1,500, 3rd: $1,000 (top 5 awarded + special prizes) |
✍️ REGISTRATION
Register online via the official KazChess portal. Early registration is recommended due to participant limits (maximum 300 players). Registration fees vary by category and player rating. Discounts available for juniors, seniors, and disabled participants. Payment is required upon registration via the KazChess website.
🏨 TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION
Aktobe offers various comfortable hotels close to the city center. International visitors can reach Aktobe via the Aktobe International Airport, with convenient transfers available. Detailed accommodation options will be provided soon through the organizer’s official channels, ensuring ease of travel and comfort during your chess adventure.
📞 ORGANIZER
The Kazakhstan Chess Federation (KazChess) is the proud organizer, supported by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Aktobe Oblast Department of Physical Culture and Sports. For inquiries, email tournaments@kazchess.kz or contact the federation directly for additional support.
🌟 WHY YOU SHOULD PARTICIPATE
The Aktobe Open 2025 isn’t just another tournament; it’s an elite chess experience fostering international camaraderie, strategic brilliance, and personal growth. Engage with top players worldwide, enhance your chess skills, and seize the chance to claim your share of the impressive prize fund. Don’t miss your chance to make history in Kazakhstan’s vibrant chess scene!
Additional Details
Prize Fund - €92,000
Organizer - Kazakhstan Chess Federation (KazChess)
Time control - 90 minutes per game + 30-second increment from move 1
Number of rounds - 9
Organizer
The Kazakhstan Chess Federation was founded at the beginning of Kazakhstan’s independence.
Its main goal is to popularize chess in Kazakhstan, participation of leading athletes and teams in international competitions, and promotion of a healthy lifestyle. The Federation operates in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Civil Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Law “On Public Associations”, the Charter, and other legislative acts.
The Federation is actively working in the following areas:
- Development and mass popularization of chess in Kazakhstan,
- Creation of technical base, practical and methodological assistance in the creation of chess clubs,
- Promotion and development of chess among children and youth,
- Conducting competitions,
- Ensuring the participation of the national team of Kazakhstan in international tournaments (World Championship, World Cup, Asian Championship, etc.).