The International Chess Federation (FIDE) organizes the prestigious FIDE World Senior Chess Championships 2025 for senior players. The FIDE World Senior Championships 2025 is scheduled from October 20 to November 2, 2025, and this event will take place in Gallipoli, Italy.
🧓 Age Categories
The championship will feature four categories:
- Open 50+:
- Open 65+:
- Women 50+:
- Women 65+:
These categories ensure fair competition among players of similar age groups.
🏆 Format & Time Control
- Number of Rounds: 9 rounds
- Time Control: 90 minutes for the first 40 moves, followed by 30 minutes for the remainder of the game, with a 30-second increment per move starting from move 1.
This classical time control format ensures deep strategic play and fair competition at this Tournament.
💰 Prize Fund
The FIDE World Senior Championships 2025 tournament will offer a substantial prize fund, rewarding top performers in each category. We will announce specific prize amounts and distribution details closer to the event date.
📝 Registration
- Deadline: September 1, 2025
- Eligibility: Players must have reached their respective age by the start of the tournament.
- Registration Link: FIDE Calendar
🌍 About Gallipoli
People know Gallipoli, located in the Apulia region of Italy, for its rich history and scenic beauty. The town offers a picturesque setting for this event, providing participants with a memorable experience both on and off the chessboard.
Additional Details
Playing Venue - GRAND HOTEL COSTA BRADA****
Prize Fund - 43.000 EUR
Organizer - CHESS PROJECTS ASD
Organizer Phone - +39 3496519747
Tournament Director - FIDE I.O. Cristina Rigo
Time control - 90min/40moves+30min/end+30sec increment per move starting from move 1
Number of rounds - 11
Tournament system - SWISS
Rating - FIDE
Regulations -
Organizer
Chess Projects Srl ASD is an Italian-based chess organization focused on promoting and organizing chess-related events and educational programs. Their activities typically include:
- Organizing national and international chess tournaments.
- Promoting chess in schools through educational projects.
- Offering chess lessons and training for all levels, from beginners to competitive players.
- Hosting online and over-the-board competitions.
- Supporting youth development in chess and fostering cognitive growth through structured learning.
The organization often collaborates with local governments, schools, and other institutions to spread the benefits of chess as a tool for critical thinking, discipline, and mental development.