The “19th Caspian Cup” will be held in Rasht, Gilan, Iran, from 11th of February (arrival) till 19th of February (departure) 2022. The competition will be organised by Gilan Chess Association under the auspices of Chess Federation of I.R.IRAN. Download official invitation 19th Caspian Cup
The categories are as below:
• Category A Master tournament- for Masters (GM, IM, WGM and WIM) and players with Rating 2200 and higher.
• Category B for players with Rating less than 2200 and 1800 and higher.
• Category C for players with Rating less than 1800.
• Category D for Women.
• Category E for cadets & youth players under 14 years old (Born on or after 1 January 2008)
The tournaments are open to all local chess players and foreign players who have FIDE ID.
Players born on or after the 1st of January 2008 can participate in the E category.
• Under 8: Born on or after 1 January 2014
• Under 10: Born on or after 1 January 2012
• Under 12: Born on or after 1 January 2010
• Under 14: Born on or after 1 January 2008
• +65: Born on 1957
• +50: Born on 1972