🏰 General Overview

The XXI Chess Festival Baltija Cup 2025 will welcome chess enthusiasts to the scenic coastal city of Palanga, Lithuania, from June 15 to June 19, 2025. Organizers will host a series of tournaments catering to various skill levels and age groups at the XXI Chess Festival Baltija Cup 2025, providing participants with an opportunity to engage in competitive play within a vibrant and friendly atmosphere.​

📅 Dates of the Event

• June 15, 2025: Arrival and registration
• June 16–19, 2025: Tournament rounds and events

⏳ Time Control of the Event

• Open B (U2400): 60 minutes per player with a 30-second increment per move from move one
• Children U10: 25 minutes per player with a 30-second increment per move from move one
• Blitz Tournament: 3 minutes per player with a 2-second increment per move from move one​

🗓️ Schedule

• June 15: Registration and technical meeting
• June 16–19: Main tournament rounds
• June 18: Blitz Tournament
• June 19: Closing ceremony and awards

🔢 Number of Rounds

• Open B (U2400): 8 rounds, Swiss system
• Children U10: 9 rounds, Swiss system
• Blitz Tournament: 9 rounds, Swiss system​

🏆 Prize Fund and Prizes

Organizers will allocate a prize fund to reward top performers in each category, including trophies, medals, and material prizes. Special prizes will recognize outstanding performances by juniors, seniors, and female players at the XXI Chess Festival Baltija Cup 2025.​

📝 Registration and Participation Information

Participants must complete registration by June 10, 2025. To register, players should fill out the online form available at Registration Form or send an email to juodabalta.klubas@gmail.com. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the XXI Chess Festival Baltija Cup 2025.​

💳 Payment Details

• Open B (U2400): €30
• Children U10: €20
• Blitz Tournament: €10​

Participants can pay the entry fees via bank transfer or in cash upon arrival at the venue.​

🏛️ Venue Information

The festival will take place at the Zuvedra Hotel, located at Meilės al. 11, Palanga, Lithuania. The venue offers comfortable accommodations and facilities suitable for hosting international chess events during the XXI Chess Festival Baltija Cup 2025.​

🛬 Travel and Accommodation

Participants can reach Palanga via Palanga International Airport (PLQ), which offers connections to major European cities. Organizers recommend booking accommodations early, as the seaside resort town experiences high demand during the summer season.​

🎯 Organizer Information

• Organizer: Sporto ir meno klubas “Juoda balta”
• Phone: +370 698 31361
• Email: juodabalta.klubas@gmail.com
• Website: juodabalta.org
• Facebook: facebook.com/juodabaltachess​