XXXV. Rákosmenti Open Chess Tournament 2025
📅 Tournament Dates: June 23–25, 2025
The 35th Rákosmenti Open Chess Tournament will be held from June 23 to June 25, 2025, in Budapest, Hungary. This annual event continues its tradition of providing a competitive platform for chess enthusiasts across various rating categories.
📍 Venue: Sárkány DSE Clubhouse
Address:
Sárkány DSE Clubhouse
Szabadság utca 24, I. emelet
1174 Budapest, Hungary
The venue offers a comfortable and accessible environment for all participants, fostering a conducive atmosphere for competitive play.
🏆 Tournament Format & Time Control
- Format: 5-round Swiss system, adhering to FIDE rules.
- Time Control: 90 minutes per player for the entire game, with a 30-second increment per move starting from move one.
This structure ensures a rigorous competition, allowing players to test their skills across multiple rounds.
💰 Prize Fund
The Rákosmenti Open Chess Tournament features a competitive prize fund, rewarding top performers and encouraging participation across various rating categories. Specific prize amounts and distribution will be announced closer to the event date.
🎯 Who Can Participate?
The tournament is open to all players, regardless of federation or title. Organizers encourage participation from:
- Players rated above 1650: Test your skills against a strong field and aim for top standings or rating category prizes.
- Players under 1800: Compete for specially designated rating awards and gain valuable tournament experience.
These rating-based categories ensure fair competition and valuable prize opportunities for developing and intermediate-level players.
📝 Registration & Entry Fees
Early registration is recommended to secure your spot. Entry fees vary based on rating categories and age groups. Detailed information regarding registration procedures and fees will be provided on the official website.
🧑💼 Organizer Information
The Rákosmente Chess Club organizes the tournament, continuing its tradition of promoting chess in the community and providing platforms for competitive play.
📧 Contact Information
For inquiries and registration:
- Email: sdse17@gmail.com
- Phone: +36 1 234 5678
🌐 Additional Information
For further details, including accommodation options, tournament regulations, and updates, please visit the official website or contact the organizers directly.
Additional Details
Playing Venue - Sárkány DSE Clubhouse
Organizer - Nadasi, Balazs
Organizer Phone - +36703785328
Chief Arbiter - Nadasi, Balazs
Time control - 90 minutes for game with 30 seconds delay from move 1
Number of rounds - 5
Tournament system - SWISS
Rating - FIDE
Organizer
The Sárkány DSE Clubhouse is conveniently located in Budapest’s 17th district, near the Rákoshegy railway station on the Budapest-Keleti–Újszász–Szolnok line. It is easily accessible by public transportation, including buses 46, 98, 168E, 198, and the S60 train, which departs from Keleti station every half hour. fide.com
For further details about the XXXV. Rákosmenti Open Chess Tournament or the Sárkány DSE Clubhouse, please reach out to the organizers through the provided contact information.