The Qarshi Open III 2025 International Chess Tournament, held in memory of Ismat Shukurov, will gather talented chess players from across the globe. Hosted in the cultural city of Karshi, Uzbekistan, this FIDE-rated tournament forms part of the nation’s broader chess development agenda aligned with the 2026 World Chess Olympiad preparations. Players will engage in a competitive 9-round Swiss-system event inside the state-of-the-art Gymnastics Sports Palace, offering a generous prize fund of 350 million UZS.

📅 Tournament Dates & Schedule

• May 4: Arrival Day
• May 5: Opening Ceremony & Round 1 (15:00)
• May 6: Round 2 (09:30), Round 3 (15:00)
• May 7: Round 4 (15:00)
• May 8: Round 5 (09:30), Round 6 (15:00)
• May 9: Round 7 (15:00)
• May 10: Round 8 (15:00)
• May 11: Round 9 (09:30), Closing Ceremony (15:00), Departure

⏱️ Time Control & Format

Organizers will run the tournament in 9 rounds following the Swiss system. Each player receives 90 minutes from move one plus a 30-second increment per move. Players may not agree to a draw before move 30.

🧮 Tournament Sections

• Group A: For players rated 1800 and above
• Group B: For players rated below 2000
  Players rated between 1800 and 1999 may choose either section.

🏆 Prize Fund & Awards of Qarshi Open III 2025

💰 Total Prize Fund: 350,000,000 UZS

Group A – 274,000,000 UZS

Main Prizes:
1st: 100,000,000 UZS
2nd: 50,000,000 UZS
3rd: 40,000,000 UZS
4th–10th: From 20,000,000 to 3,000,000 UZS

Special Prizes:

• Best Women: Up to 5,000,000 UZS
• Best Seniors (60+): Up to 3,000,000 UZS
• Best U14: Up to 3,000,000 UZS

Group B – 76,000,000 UZS

Main Prizes:
1st: 10,000,000 UZS
2nd: 8,000,000 UZS
3rd: 6,000,000 UZS
4th–15th: From 5,000,000 to 500,000 UZS

Special Prizes:

• Best Women, Seniors (60+), U14, U10, Players under 1700, and Unrated players: Up to 1,500,000 UZS each
• Youngest Player and Youngest Female Player: 500,000 UZS each

Organizers will use Buchholz tie-breaks to determine winners in case of equal scores. Prize amounts will not be shared among tied players.

📝 Registration & Entry Fees

All players must register by:

• International players: April 25, 2025
• Uzbekistan players: May 1, 2025

Group A (Uzbekistan):

• 2200+: 300,000 UZS
• 2000–2199: 350,000 UZS
• 1800–1999: 400,000 UZS

Group B (Uzbekistan):

• 1800–1999: 250,000 UZS
• 1600–1799: 300,000 UZS
• <1600 / Unrated: 350,000–400,000 UZS

International Players (Groups A & B):

• Standard fee: 100 USD
• Seniors (60+) and persons with disabilities receive 50% discount

Titled Players (GM, IM, WGM, WIM): Free entry

💳 Payment Details

For international payments:

• Bank: P.J.S.C. “DAVR BANK”
• Account: 2021 28402001 7827 6009
• Address: 98A Karimov Street, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

For domestic payments:

• Account: 2021 2000 1001 7827 6001
• INN: 201710234
• MFO: 00981

✈️ Travel & Accommodation

Organizers will provide full board accommodation and up to $500 airfare reimbursement for selected foreign grandmasters (FIDE 2500+).
All other participants must arrange their own travel and accommodation.

Complimentary hotel stay (single room, full board) runs from May 4 (14:00) to May 11 (12:00) for invited titled players. Early arrivals or extra nights will be at the participant’s own expense.

📍 Venue Details

🧭 Gymnastics Sports Palace
📍 30 Islam Karimov Street, Karshi, Uzbekistan
This modern indoor sports facility offers a quiet and professional environment for classical chess tournaments. Organizers will equip the venue with top-quality boards, clocks, and arbiter staff.

🧑‍💼 Organizers & Officials

• Main Organizer: Shah-Polan M> Ltd.
• Supported by: Uzbekistan Chess Federation (UCF)
• Chief Organizer: A.I. Shukurov
• Appeals Committee: Appointed on-site (5 members)

🛂 Visa Information

Players needing visas must send passport copies no later than April 20, 2025. Organizers cannot guarantee support for late submissions.

🎽 Dress Code & Health Policy

All participants must follow FIDE dress code rules.
The Chief Arbiter may remove players for health violations (e.g., fever or illness). The organizing committee reserves the right to adjust regulations if needed.

📞 Contact Information

📧 Email: uzchess@inbox.ru
📞 Phone: (+998 71) 241-14-00
📲 Telegram: (+998 90) 168-67-60 (Username: @SABIROVA_OLGA_SERGEEVNA)