Winter Cannes Chess Open – Games Festival of Cannes
PRIZES
Prizes: €10,000 + special prizes
| Tournament A | |
| 1st prize: | €1,800 trophy |
| 2nd prize: | €1,200 + Cup |
| 3rd prize: | €700 + Cup |
| 4th prize: | €550 |
| 5th prize: | €400 |
| 6th prize: | €300 |
| 7th prize: | €250 |
| 8th prize: | €150 |
| Women’s prize: | €100 |
| Prize per category + performance + Cannes = €350 in total | |
| Tournament B | |
| 1st prize: | €600 + Trophy |
| 2nd prize: | €500 + Cup |
| 3rd prize: | €400 + Cup |
| 4th prize: | €300 |
| 5th prize: | €200 |
| 6th prize: | €100 |
| Women’s prize 80 € | |
| Prize by category + performance + Cannes = €300 in total | |
| Tournament C | |
| 1st prize: | €300 + Trophy |
| 2nd prize: | €200 + Cup |
| 3rd prize: | €100 + Cup |
| 4th prize: | €80 |
| 5th prize: | €60 |
| 6th prize: | €50 |
| Women’s prize: | €50 |
| Prize by category + performance + Cannes = €280 in total | |
SCHEDULE
| Monday 24th February | 12:00-14:30: Mandatory check-in | 16:30: Round 1 |
| Tuesday 25th February | 9:00: Round 2 15:00: Round 3 |
| Wednesday 26th February | 15:00: Round 4 |
| Thursday 27th February | 9:00: Round 5 15:00: Round 6 |
| Friday 28th February | 15:00: Round 7 |
| Saturday 1st March | 15:00: Round 8 |
| Sunday 2nd March | 10:00: Round 9 | 16:30: Awards ceremony |
ENTRY FEES
| Participation fees: | IM and GM are exempt |
| Seniors: | €75 – Juniors: €45 |
| Reductions: | before January 24, 2025 |
| Seniors: | €65 – Juniors: €35 |
| ATTENTION: | Registration on site: Seniors: €85 – Juniors: €50 |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
3 tournaments: Group A (+2100) with about 12 GM, 30 IM and 80 titled players, Group B (1600-2200) and Group C (-1700)
Open approved by FFE and FIDE in 9 rounds, Swiss system with possibilities of IM and GM standards.
Game speed: 1h30 for 40 moves + 30mn with 30s/move from the 1st move
Tournament A for players ranked 2200 and above.
Tournament B for players ranked 2100 and below. Players ranked between 2100 and 2200 can choose between tournament A and B.
Tournament C for players ranked 1600 and below. Players ranked between 1600 and 1700 can choose between Tournament B or C.
REMINDER: Players have the possibility to take a maximum of 2 “byes” in the first 6 rounds, i.e. to leave the tournament during a round by scoring half a point.
Additional Details
Playing Venue - Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes - 1 Boulevard de la Croisette
Prize Fund - EUR 10000
Organizer - Romuald DE LABACA
Chief Arbiter - IA Erick MOURET
Number of rounds - 9
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