Kazakhstan Chess Federation invites you to Almaty Region Open 2025 – Qonaev Cup. The tournament has three sections – Masters (> 2400), Challengers (>1900) and Open (<1900). The total prize fund is – US$ 100000, $78000 for Masters, $15000 for Challengers and $7000 for Open. The top three prizes are US$ 18000, 14000 and 10000. Entry is FREE for 2600+ in Masters, GM, IM, WGM, WIM in Challengers and Open. Conditions are offered to 2600+ players. GM Aditya Mittal won two tournaments in Kazakhstan in 2023. Kumar Gaurav won Oskemen Open 2024 last year. GM Aryan Chopra secured second place at the recently concluded Aktobe Open 2025 last month. You could be the next one. Check out the article for more information. All tournament info photos are from tournament circular.
Venue, Schedule, Entry fee and Eligibility
The tournament will take place in Almaty, Kazakhstan from 3rd to 12th August 2025. Exact venue will be notified later by KazChess. There is only one round each day for Masters, Challengers and Open tournament. Check out the images below for schedule, entry fee and eligibility details. Participation limit in each event is 100.
Prizes
The total prize fund is US$ 100000, $78000 for Masters. The top three prizes in the Masters (>2400) tournament are US$ 18000, $14000 and $10000. There are 16 prizes, top 15 and best scorer among women. Challengers (>1900) tournament has a prize fund of US$15000. The top three prizes in Challengers are US$ 4000, $3000 and $2000. The total prize fund for Open (<1900) tournament is US$ 7000. The top three prizes are $2000, $1500 and $1000. Please check the images below for complete prize details.
Conditions
Check the image below for information about conditions for the invited players rated above 2600.
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Contact details
Tournament Director: as appointed by the Presidium
Chief Arbiter: as appointed by the Arbiter and Qualification Committee
Tournament Secretary: as appointed by the Arbiter and Qualification Committee
Tournament Manager: as appointed by the Presidium, tournaments@kazchess.kz