🏆 General Overview
The Valery Zilberstein Memorial Open 2025 stands as a key stage of the FONBET Russian Cup and one of Russia’s most anticipated chess events. Held in honor of IM Valery Zilberstein, this tournament aims to celebrate his legacy while uniting chess enthusiasts across the country. The competition provides a strong platform for players to improve their ratings, qualify for the Russian Cup final, and experience high-level over-the-board chess in a competitive yet respectful setting.
📅 Dates
June 4–13, 2025
- June 4: Arrival and registration
- June 13: Departure
📍 Venue Information
Venue: Artem Osipenko Palace of Martial Arts, Hall B2
Location: Sovetsky District, Bryansk, Russia
⏱️ Time Control
Each player receives 90 minutes for the entire game with a 30-second increment from move one.
🔄 Tournament Format
- 9-round Swiss system
- Games calculated for FIDE and Russian ratings
- Swiss-Manager pairing system
- Live results and standings posted on chess-results and the official website
📆 Schedule
- June 5, 17:30 – Round 1
- June 6–12 – Rounds 2 to 9
- June 12, 23:00 – Closing Ceremony & Prize Awards
- June 13 – Departure
Note: Technical meeting and draw take place on June 4 at 21:00.
🏅 Number of Rounds
9 Rounds total, played over 8 days.
💰 Prize Fund and Prizes
Total Prize Fund: 750,000 RUB
- 1st place: 130,000 RUB
- 2nd place: 100,000 RUB
- 3rd place: 90,000 RUB
- 4th–10th place: From 80,000 to 17,000 RUB
- Special Prizes: For regional players, seniors (1965+), and rating categories under 2100 and 1900
Note: Only Russian citizens are eligible for cash prizes.
📝 Registration & Participation
All players must complete electronic registration by June 3, 2025, 20:00 MSK via chess32.ru or VK group.
Participants must present medical clearance, ID, proof of insurance, and registration fee payment upon arrival.
💳 Payment Details
Entry Fees (based on Russian Rating):
- 2500+: Free
- 2400–2499: 1,000 RUB
- 1800–1999: 4,000 RUB
- Below 1800: 5,000 RUB
Discounts/Free Entry:
- GM/IM and juniors under 18
- Players from Bryansk, Kursk, Belgorod, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, DNR, LNR
- Participants of SVO and their family members
Fees must be paid via bank transfer. No refunds.
🏨 Travel & Accommodation
Official Hotel: GAU BO “Palace of Martial Arts”
- Single room: 1,800 RUB/day
- Double room: 1,250 RUB/day
Accommodation booking:
📞 +7 (4832) 222180 / 222182
Participants should plan to stay at the official hotel for organizational support and security.
👤 Tournament Officials
- Chief Arbiter: IA Igor Sokrustov
- Tournament Director: Valery Tereshchenko
- Admission Commission Head: Sergey Shpigary
🧭 Organizer Contact Information
Bryansk Chess Federation
📍 43, 22nd Congress of the CPSU Street, Bryansk, Russia
📞 +7-960-556-9282 (Valery Tereshchenko)
📞 +7-905-102-9990 (Andranik Simonyan)
📧 [email protected]
🎯 Why Participate in the Valery Zilberstein Memorial?
This tournament offers much more than competitive chess—it honors a legend, builds bridges between generations, and promotes a healthy, ambitious chess culture. With a generous prize fund, professional organization, and the prestige of being a Russian Cup stage, it is a must-play event for every serious chess competitor in the region.
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Additional Details
Playing Venue - Artem Osipenko Palace of Martial Arts, Hall B2
Prize Fund - 750,000 RUB
Organizer - Bryansk Chess Federation
Organizer Phone - +7 960 556 9282
Organizer email - [email protected]
Tournament Director - Valery Tereshchenko
Chief Arbiter - IA Igor Sokrustov
Time control - 90 minutes for the entire game with a 30-second increment from move one
Number of rounds - 9
Tournament system - SWISS
Rating - FIDE and Russian ratings