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Jerusalem Open 2025
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The Jerusalem Open 2025 is a FIDE Rapid-rated 9βround Swiss hosted by the Israel Chess Federation, featuring a β¬30,000 prize fund in a twoβday festival at the Ramada Hotel, Jerusalem.
Event Details
| π Dates | 26β27 November 2025 |
| π Location | Ramada Hotel, 6 Sderot Wolfson, Jerusalem, Israel |
| π Prize Fund | β¬30,000 |
| βοΈ Tournament Type | FIDE Rapid-rated Open |
| 𧩠Tournament System | Swiss |
| π’ Number of Rounds | 9 |
| β±οΈ Time Control | 15β + 5β³ |
| β° Late Arrival | Per event rules |
| π§ Emails | office@chessfed.org.il β’ idanlavi1@gmail.com |
| βοΈ Phone | +972 54 477 7672 (TD: Idan Lavi) |
| π Official Website | jerusalem.chess.org.il |
| πΊοΈ Google Map | Ramada Jerusalem |
Prize Fund & Breakdown (excerpt)
| Overall | Amount (β¬) | Categories | Amount (β¬) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st / 2nd / 3rd | 5000 / 3000 / 2000 | U2400 1st / 2nd | 1000 / 800 |
| 4th / 5th | 1750 / 1500 | U2300 1st / 2nd | 800 / 600 |
| 6thβ10th | 1250 β’ 1000 β’ 800 β’ 500 β’ 300 | U2200/U2000/U1800/U1600 | 700β200 (per regs) |
| Women / Juniors / Seniors | 1500β750 (per regs) | β | β |
Top 2 overall qualify to a closed 12βplayer tournament in Jerusalem (Nov 30βDec 3, 2025).
Time Control & Pairings
- System: 9βround Swiss β’ 15β + 5β³
- Rating list: FIDE Rapid (if no rapid, higher of classical/blitz used)
- Tiebreaks: Direct encounter, Buchholzβ1, Buchholz, Most Blacks, Most Wins
Sections / Groups
| Section | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Open Rapid | All players with FIDE ID |
Schedule (Jerusalem time)
| Date | Event / Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 26 Nov | Opening β’ Rounds 1β5 | 13:00 β’ 14:00β18:00 (hourly) |
| Thu 27 Nov | Rounds 6β9 β’ Closing | 14:00β17:00 (hourly) β’ 18:15 |
Registration
- Deadline: 1 Nov 2025
- Fee: β¬25 (GMs/WGMs free; IMs/WIMs β50%)
- Late: After deadline, organizer may refuse or charge β¬40 (if space)
- Titled support: First 40 foreignβfederation GMs/WGMs (β¬700) or IMs/WIMs (β¬500) upon arrival
Organizer
- Organizer: Israel Chess Federation
- Email: office@chessfed.org.il β’ idanlavi1@gmail.com
- Phone: +972 54 477 7672 (Idan Lavi)
Venue
Ramada Hotel, 6 Sderot Wolfson, Jerusalem β large ballroom, free parking (firstβcome).
π Google Maps
Accommodation
Players may book directly with Ramada Jerusalem; nearby options: Prima Park, VERT Jerusalem, Rabin Hostel.
How to Get There
- Air: TLV (Ben Gurion) β ~45β60 min to hotel (train + light rail / taxi)
- City: Light rail & buses near venue
A rapid festival with serious prizes in one of the worldβs most historic cities β see you in Jerusalem!
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