The Solta Chess Open 2025 welcomes chess players from around the world to the scenic island of Šolta for its 8th international edition. Chess Club Brda-Split organizes this FIDE-rated event to combine competitive chess with a relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere. Players of all levels will enjoy nine days of tournament play in a historic Dalmatian village, only a short ferry ride from Split.

📅 Tournament Schedule

June 29, 2025 (Sunday): Round 1 at 18:00
June 30, 2025 (Monday): Round 2 at 14:00
July 1, 2025 (Tuesday): Rounds 3 and 4 at 10:00 and 17:00
July 2, 2025 (Wednesday): Round 5 at 14:00
July 3, 2025 (Thursday): Round 6 at 14:00, Blitz Tournament at 18:30
July 4, 2025 (Friday): Round 7 at 14:00
July 5, 2025 (Saturday): Round 8 at 14:00
July 6, 2025 (Sunday): Round 9 at 09:00, Closing Ceremony at 14:00

Organizers follow a rest-friendly schedule with afternoon starts and a double-round day early in the week.

⏱️ Time Control & Tournament Format

Number of Rounds: 9
System: Swiss system
Time Control: 90 minutes per player with a 30-second increment from move one
FIDE Rating: Yes (FIDE-rated and nationally rated)

Organizers apply all official FIDE regulations throughout the event.

🏆 Prize Fund & Awards

Total Prize Fund: €8,500

Main Prizes:
1st Place – €2,000
2nd Place – €1,000
3rd Place – €800
4th Place – €700
5th Place – €600
6th Place – €500
7th Place – €400
8th Place – €300
9th Place – €200
10th Place – €100

Organizers also offer special prizes for categories such as juniors, seniors, rating classes, and women.

📝 Registration & Entry Information

Organizer: Chess Club Brda-Split
Contact Person: Mateo Ivić
Phone: +385 91 6400 589
Email: ivic32 [at] yahoo [dot] com

Participants should confirm registration by contacting the organizer directly. Organizers recommend early registration to guarantee accommodation and transport.

💳 Entry Fee & Payment

Entry Fee: Information available upon request
Payment Method: On-site or via advance bank transfer (details shared during registration)

Players receive confirmation of participation once the organizer receives the registration and fee.

🏨 Venue Information

Venue: House of Cultures, Grohote, Šolta Island, Croatia

The venue offers a quiet and climate-friendly playing hall in the center of Grohote, located within walking distance of markets, cafés, and cultural landmarks.

✈️ Travel & Accommodation

Accommodation Location: Nečujam (main tourist village), approximately 8 km from Grohote

Transportation Service: Organizers arrange round-trip taxi service from Nečujam to the playing venue before and after each round for a total cost of €40 per person for all rounds.

Accommodation Assistance:

• Contact Mateo Ivić for apartment bookings
• Šolta Island Tourist Board also assists with lodging options across the island

Participants are encouraged to book early, especially for peak summer dates.

👥 Organizer Contact Details

Organizer: Chess Club Brda-Split
Contact Person: FM Mateo Ivić
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +385 91 6400 589

👨‍⚖️ Tournament Officials

Tournament Director: FM Mateo Ivić
Chief Arbiter: IA Mladen Bratošević
Deputy Chief Arbiter: IA Krunoslav Lesić

The arbitration team ensures fair and accurate rulings throughout the event.

Join the Solta Chess Open 2025 and enjoy competitive chess surrounded by the beauty of the Adriatic coast. Combine your summer holidays with your passion for chess on one of Croatia’s most charming islands.

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