🏆 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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