Campionatele Naționale ale României – Open, Senioare, Amatori & Dezlegări
Romania’s premier national championships return to Craiova for a multi-event festival at Hotel Prestige from 14–23 February 2025. Under the umbrella title Campionatele Naționale ale României – Open, Senioare, Amatori & Dezlegări, the week features full-length classical titles for the Open and Women (Senioare), a brisk Amateur Championship (Elo <2200), and the National Solving Championship. With a total prize fund of 100,000 lei, strict FIDE standards, and centralized accommodation, this is the pinnacle of Romania’s domestic chess calendar.
Expect professional organization by the Federația Română de Șah, clear round times, and smooth logistics inside a single venue. Open & Senioare play nine classical rounds on a steady daily cadence; Amatori runs nine quicker classical rounds across six days; Dezlegări is a two-round same-day competition. Registration is streamlined via the federation portal, and titled players (IM/WIM/GM/WGM) enjoy a participation-fee waiver.
🗓️ Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 🗓️ Dates | 14-23 February 2025 |
| 📍 Location | Hotel Prestige, Craiova, Romania |
| ♟️ Format | Four events: Open (Men’s) • Senioare (Women’s) • Amatori (Elo <2200, no IM/WGM/GM) • Dezlegări (Solving) |
| ⏱️ Time Control | Open & Senioare: 90′ + 30″/move, +15′ after move 40 • Amatori: 60′ + 30″/move • Dezlegări: 2 solving rounds |
| 💵 Prize Fund | 100,000 lei total across all events |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE Laws; results submitted per federation regulations |
| ✅ Eligibility | Open & Senioare: all licensed players • Amatori: Elo <2200 in last 12 months, not IM/WGM/GM |
| 🧾 Fees | Organization fee: 100 lei / player or accompanying • Participation: 100 lei / player / competition • IM/GM/WIM/WGM exempt from the participation fee |
| 🛏️ Hotel Offer | Hotel Prestige: 460 lei/dbl room/day • 330 lei/single/day (optional board/meal package available) |
| 🛑 Default & Conduct | Dress code requested throughout; awards attendees absent at ceremony –10% from prize |
🏆 Prize Fund
Open & Women (Senioare) — 67,000 lei total
Open: Top-10 money prizes (1st place includes a “Wild Card GCT” designation).
Women (Top-10): 1st 8,000 lei, 2nd 5,000, 3rd 3,000, 4th 2,500, 5th 2,000, 6th 1,500, 7th 1,300, 8th 1,200, 9th 1,100, 10th 1,000.
Prizes are taxable under Romanian law and paid by bank transfer within 15 days; presence at the closing ceremony is expected (otherwise –10%).
Amatori (Elo <2200) — 30,000 lei total
| Category | Prize |
|---|---|
| General — 1st | 3,500 lei + Set cărți Florin Gheorghiu |
| General — 2nd | 2,500 lei + Set cărți Florin Gheorghiu |
| General — 3rd | 1,500 lei + Set cărți Florin Gheorghiu |
| General — 4th | 1,200 lei + Set cărți Florin Gheorghiu |
| General — 5th | 1,000 lei + Set cărți Florin Gheorghiu |
| Elo <2000 — 1st/2nd/3rd | 1,500 / 1,000 / 500 lei + Set cărți |
| Elo <1800 — 1st/2nd/3rd | 1,500 / 1,000 / 500 lei + Set cărți |
| Elo <1600 — 1st/2nd/3rd | 1,500 / 1,000 / 500 lei + Set cărți |
| Elo <1400 — 1st/2nd/3rd | 1,500 / 1,000 / 500 lei + Set cărți |
| Prizes non-cumulative; taxable; paid by bank transfer within 15 days. |
Dezlegări (Solving) — 3,000 lei total
| Ranking | Open | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 700 lei | 700 lei |
| 2nd | 500 lei | 500 lei |
| 3rd | 300 lei | 300 lei |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
Open & Senioare: 90′ + 30″/move with an extra +15′ after move 40 (9 rounds).
Amatori: 60′ + 30″/move (9 rounds).
Dezlegări: two solving rounds in one day.
FIDE Laws apply; results rated per federation standards; dress code in effect.
📂 Sections / Groups
Section | Eligibility | Notes
Open | All licensed players | 9 classical rounds
Senioare (Women) | All licensed women players | 9 classical rounds
Amatori | Elo <2200 in last 12 months; no IM/WGM/GM | 9 classical rounds, faster cadence
Dezlegări | Open & Women | 2 rounds of solving problems/studies
📅 Schedule
Open & Senioare
| Date | Time | Activity / Round |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, 14 Feb | 20:00 | Technical Meeting |
| Sat, 15 Feb | 15:00 | Round 1 |
| Sun, 16 Feb | 15:00 | Round 2 |
| Mon, 17 Feb | 15:00 | Round 3 |
| Tue, 18 Feb | 16:00 | Round 4 |
| Wed, 19 Feb | 15:00 | Round 5 |
| Thu, 20 Feb | 15:00 | Round 6 |
| Fri, 21 Feb | 15:00 | Round 7 |
| Sat, 22 Feb | 15:00 | Round 8 |
| Sun, 23 Feb | 13:00 | Round 9 |
| Sun, 23 Feb | 20:00 | Awards Ceremony |
Amatori (Elo <2200)
| Date | Time | Activity / Round |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, 17 Feb | 20:00 | Technical Meeting |
| Tue, 18 Feb | 16:00 | Round 1 |
| Wed, 19 Feb | 10:00 | Round 2 |
| Wed, 19 Feb | 15:00 | Round 3 |
| Thu, 20 Feb | 10:00 | Round 4 |
| Thu, 20 Feb | 15:00 | Round 5 |
| Fri, 21 Feb | 10:00 | Round 6 |
| Fri, 21 Feb | 15:00 | Round 7 |
| Sat, 22 Feb | 15:00 | Round 8 |
| Sun, 23 Feb | 13:00 | Round 9 |
| Sun, 23 Feb | 20:00 | Awards Ceremony |
Dezlegări (Solving)
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, 18 Feb | 09:30–10:00 | Technical Meeting / Registration |
| Tue, 18 Feb | 10:00–11:15 | Round 1 |
| Tue, 18 Feb | 11:30–12:45 | Round 2 |
📝 Registration
Enter exclusively via: https://turnee.frsah.ro/
Deadlines: Accommodation reservations by 05.02.2025 • Tournament entries by 10.02.2025.
Annual visa/license: Must be valid for 2025.
Payment of fees & hotel deposits required to finalize reservations (min 20% hotel advance).
Refund policy: Fees are non-refundable/non-transferable after 10.02.2025.
Contacts (info): George Necula — 021.317.47.01 • organizare@frsah.ro.
👥 Organizer
Federația Română de Șah (FRȘah) — national governing body; centralized event management and arbiting team on site.
🏨 Venue
All tournaments take place at Hotel Prestige, Craiova — a single-site championship environment offering accommodation, meals, and playing halls under one roof. Hotel info: http://www.hotelprestigecraiova.ro/
🛎️ Accommodation
Hotel | Room | Rate (per day)
Hotel Prestige | Double | 460 lei / room / day
Hotel Prestige | Single | 330 lei / room / day
Accommodation & meals are optional; book via the organizer when registering.
🚗 How to Get There
By train/bus: Craiova main station with city transit/taxi to Hotel Prestige.
By air: Craiova International Airport (CRA) with short taxi transfer to the venue.
By car: Drive to central Craiova; hotel parking/nearby options available.
Other
Payments (after invoice issued) to FRȘah: RO62 RNCB 0285 0084 2455 0008 (BCR). Cash payments are accepted prior to on-site check-in; bank-paid participants get priority at check-in.
Media consent: Participation implies consent for photo/video use in media and social networks.
Dress code: Smart attire requested throughout the events.
Make your mark in Craiova this February — choose Open, Senioare, Amatori, or Dezlegări and compete for national glory at Hotel Prestige!