The Zadar Chess Festival 2025 is scheduled to take place from July 16 to July 23, 2025, at the Centar za mlade Zadar, located at Stjepana Radića 11c in Zadar, Croatia. Organized by ŠK Casper Zadar, this esteemed festival features two main tournaments: Tournament A and Tournament B, both adhering to a 9-round Swiss-system format under FIDE regulations, with a time control of 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment per move from the first move. Players and enthusiasts can look forward to the Zadar Chess Festival – Tournament A | Tournament B as highlight events.

🏆 Tournament A

• Eligibility: Open to players with a FIDE rating above 2200 for the Zadar Chess Festival – Tournament A | Tournament B.
• Notable Participants:

  • GM Ante Šarić (CRO) – FIDE rating: 2490
  • GM Aleksander Delchev (SRB) – FIDE rating: 2455
  • IM Alan-Safar Ramoutar (TTO) – FIDE rating: 2344
  • CM Nikhil M (IND) – FIDE rating: 2261
  • WIM Arpita Mukherjee (IND) – FIDE rating: 2164​

🏅 Tournament B

• Eligibility: Open to players with a FIDE rating below 2300. The Zadar Chess Festival – Tournament A | Tournament B ensures everyone has a chance to participate regardless of skill level.
• Special Prizes:

  • Best Women: €300, €200, €100
  • Best in Rating Categories:

    • 1801–2000: €200, €100
    • 1601–1800: €150, €100
    • Under 1600: €100, €75

  • Best Senior 60+: €200, €100
  • Best U16 Player from Zadar County: €100, €75​

💰 Prize Fund

The total prize fund for the Zadar Chess Festival 2025 is €7,800, distributed across both tournaments with non-cumulative prizes. Don’t miss the Zadar Chess Festival – Tournament A | Tournament B for exciting prizes!

📝 Registration and Contact

• Registration Deadlines:

  • Before July 1, 2025: €60 (players over 20 years), €50 (players under 20 years)
  • July 2–15, 2025: €70 (over 20), €60 (under 20)
  • July 16, 2025: €80 for all participants

• Contact:

  • Krunoslav Lešić
  • Email: krunoslavlesic@gmail.com
  • Phone/WhatsApp/Viber: +385 91 540 4309

📅 Schedule

• July 16, 2025: Registration from 12:00 to 16:00; Round 1 at 17:00
• July 17, 2025: Rounds 2 and 3 at 10:00 and 17:00
• July 18–22, 2025: Rounds 4 to 8 at scheduled times
• July 23, 2025: Final Round 9 at 10:00
• July 20, 2025: Blitz Tournament at 19:30​

Experience competitive chess in the historic coastal city of Zadar, known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning Adriatic views. Engage with a diverse pool of international players, ranging from seasoned grandmasters to emerging talents at Zadar Chess Festival – Tournament A | Tournament B. Benefit from a well-structured tournament managed by experienced organizers and arbiters.​

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the Zadar Chess Festival 2025—a perfect blend of competitive chess and cultural exploration in one of Croatia’s most beautiful cities.

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