Winter Championship of Shymkent
The winter chess season in southern Kazakhstan heats up with the “Winter Championship of Shymkent” — a classical open hosted in the Chess Hall at Kazhymukan (Kazhimukan) Stadium, Shymkent. Running 6–14 December 2025, this 9-round Swiss welcomes local and visiting players and is submitted for both national and FIDE rating.
Expect a professionally run event by KazChess Shymkent, led by an experienced arbiting team. The venue is centrally located near Abay Park with strong public-transport links, making it convenient for out-of-town players and families.
🗓️ Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 🗓️ Dates | 6 – 14 December 2025 |
| 📍 Location | Chess Hall, Kazhymukan Stadium, Shymkent, Kazakhstan |
| ♟️ Format | 9-Round Swiss (classical) |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 60 minutes + 30 seconds per move (from move 1) |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE international & Kazakhstan national rating calculation |
| ✅ Eligibility | Open city championship for men and women (all federations welcome unless restricted by organizer) |
| 📞 Registration | +7 701 311 55 99 (tournament registration number) |
| 👨⚖️ Officials | Chief Arbiter: IA Vasiliy Shimelkov • Deputy: NA Bolat Kuzembayev • Director: NA Seitzhamal Supbayev |
| 🖥️ Pairings Software | Swiss-Manager (Heinz Herzog) |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
60′ + 30″ increment from move 1 (all rounds).
9-round Swiss, pairings published on Chess-Results.
Submitted for FIDE international and Kazakhstan national rating.
📅 Schedule
(Official round-by-round times were not published at the time of writing; the event runs 6–14 December 2025 over 9 rounds.)
📝 Registration
How to enter: Call +7 701 311 55 99 and provide your name, FIDE ID, and contact details.
Player list & pairings: Posted on the event page: https://s3.chess-results.com/tnr1287195.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES&SNode=S0
Notes: The organizer may set section caps or verify eligibility on-site; bring an ID and know your FIDE ID.
👥 Organizer
Organized by KazChess Shymkent with support from regional chess authorities.
Phone (registration): +7 701 311 55 99
Tournament page: https://s3.chess-results.com/tnr1287195.aspx?lan=1&turdet=YES&SNode=S0
Pairing program: Swiss-Manager (official on event page).
🏨 Venue
Chess Hall, Kazhymukan (Kazhimukan) Munaitpasov Stadium, Shymkent — a central multi-purpose sports complex near Abay Park with extensive surrounding facilities.
Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps?q=1+Madeli+Kozha+St,+Shymkent,+Kazakhstan
🚗 How to Get There
By air: Fly to Shymkent International Airport; taxis and ride-shares connect directly to the city.
By bus (local): The stadium area is served by several routes (stop typically signed for the Public Service Center/“TsON”).
By car: Navigate to Kazhymukan Stadium (address area: 1 Madeli Kozha St). Parking is available around the sports complex.
Other
Event type: Seasonal city championship for men and women, Shymkent.
Arbiters & officials: Director NA Seitzhamal Supbayev; Chief Arbiter IA Vasiliy Shimelkov; Deputy NA Bolat Kuzembayev.
Upload status: Tournament details and player list hosted on Chess-Results (last update noted on the event page).
Naming: Stadium appears in English as Kazhymukan / Kazhimukan / Qazhymuqan Munaitpasov Stadium.