The Asian Cities Chess Team Championship 2025 brings together elite city-based teams from across Asia to compete in a prestigious team chess competition. From September 4 to 14, 2025, the city of Salalah, known for its lush landscapes and mild Khareef climate, will host this FIDE-rated event. The championship highlights teamwork, strategy, and international friendship, making it a key fixture on the Asian chess calendar.

📅 Tournament Overview

• Dates: September 4–14, 2025
• Location: Salalah, Sultanate of Oman
• Format: Team event (4 players + 1 reserve + 1 captain)
• Rounds: 9 rounds (Swiss System or Round Robin depending on entries)

Each day will feature one round, with a rest day and cultural tour included in the schedule.

⏱️ Time Control

• Classical Time Control: 90 minutes for the entire game
• Increment: 30 seconds per move from move one

This setup encourages high-quality, deeply calculated play across all boards.

🗓️ Official Schedule

• September 3: Team arrivals, accreditation, technical meeting
• September 4: Opening Ceremony + Round 1
• September 5–11: Rounds 2 to 8
• September 12: Rest day + Cultural Excursion
• September 13: Final Round (Round 9)
• September 14: Closing Ceremony & departures

All rounds begin at 15:00 (GMT+4). The organizing committee will issue a detailed round schedule to all teams.

💰 Prize Fund and Awards

The championship offers generous prizes for both team and individual achievements:

• 🥇 1st Place Team: Trophy + Cash Prize
• 🥈 2nd Place Team: Trophy + Cash Prize
• 🥉 3rd Place Team: Trophy + Cash Prize
• 🏅 Individual Board Prizes: Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals
• 🎖️ Special Awards: Best female player, youngest participant, and fair play award

The complete prize distribution breakdown will appear in the official invitation.

📝 Registration & Participation

• Eligibility: Teams representing cities under FIDE-affiliated Asian federations
• Team Composition: 4 players, 1 reserve, 1 team captain
• Registration Deadline: August 5, 2025
• Entry Method: Submit the official team application form to the organizer’s email

Early registration ensures visa processing and access to preferred hotel packages.

💳 Entry Fees & Payment

• Team Entry Fee: $150
• Accommodation: Full-board packages offered in 4-star and 5-star hotels
• Payment Method: International bank transfer (shared upon registration confirmation)
• Payment Deadline: August 15, 2025

Fees cover tournament access, transport, meals, and participation in the cultural excursion.

📍 Venue Information

• Tournament Venue: Salalah Sports Complex – Chess Hall
• City: Salalah, Dhofar Governorate, Oman
• Features: Spacious, climate-controlled playing area, live boards, arbiter zone, and media area

Located in a peaceful area near hotels and major roads, the venue supports a comfortable and professional tournament atmosphere.

✈️ Travel & Accommodation

✈️ Travel:

• Nearest Airport: Salalah International Airport (SLL), just 10 km from the venue
• Visa: Players and officials can apply for an eVisa through evisa.rop.gov.om

🏨 Accommodation:

Organizers offer official full-board hotel packages:

• Hotels: Hilton Salalah, Millennium Resort Salalah, or similar
• Services: Full-board meals, airport pickup/drop-off, daily venue transport
• Extras: Free participation in the guided cultural tour of Salalah’s heritage sites

🏢 Organizer Contact Information

• Organizer: Oman Chess Committee (OCC)
• Email: oman.chess.federation@gmail.com
• Phone/WhatsApp: +968 9960 1122

♟️ Compete for glory, represent your city, and enjoy the natural beauty of Salalah at the Asian Cities Chess Team Championship 2025 — where strategy meets tradition in the heart of the Arabian South.