The 7th “Boyi Cup” China Youth Chess International Open is scheduled 30th July to 4th August 2025 in Daqing City, Heilongjiang Province, China. Download regulations Boyi Cup China Youth Open
The tournament is open to Chess players under the age of 25 (inclusive) (born after 1st June 2000) from all member countries of the World Chess Federation (FIDE), sex not limited;
Group A: Chess players from all member countries of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) who are under 25 years old (including 25 years old) and have an international rating of more than 1900 points, regardless of gender.
Group B: Chess players from all member countries of the International Chess Federation who are under 25 years old (including 25 years old) and have an international rating of less than or equal to 2000 points, regardless of gender.
The competition adopts the latest rules of the World Chess Federation (FIDE) and calculates international rating points (Elo).
Rules: Both Group A and B shall be conducted as a Swiss System of 9 rounds. The time control is 90 minutes with an addition of 30 seconds per move starting from move one for Group A; 60 minutes with an addition of 30 seconds per move starting from move one for Group B.
The total prize money for this competition is CNY 104,000 (pre-tax). 20% of the individual prize money will be deducted for tax, and the prize money will be shared equally among players with the same points.
Champions of Open Group A, Open Group B, and the Best Female Player will each be awarded a trophy. The top eight players in each group will receive certificates. The top three players of Open Group B will qualify for the Open Group A of the 8th “Boyi Cup” China Youth Chess International Open Tournament in 2026.
The tournament is organized by the Chess and Card sports Management Center of General Administration of Sports of China, China Chess Association, Heilongjiang Chess and Card Sports Management Center, Heilongjiang Chess and Card Association and Harbin Xiangfang Chess Association. Co-organizers are the Daqing Sports Bureau and Heilongjaing Boyi Chess club
Registration date is 2025.07.30
Competition date: 2025.07.31-2025.08.04
