The 2024 “the Belt and Road” China International Chess Open is scheduled October 15, 2024 (arrival) to October 23, 2024 (departure) in Aksu, Xinjiang, China. The tournament will be held in two groups for players with FIDE ID who are rated 2000 or above in Group A and 1999 and below for Group B.
The competition format will be using a 9-round Swiss format with time control of 90 minutes for the whole game with increment of 30 seconds per move.
The total prize money for this competition is 330,000 yuan (CNY, pre tax), and the ranking will be determined by tie-break if score is the same.
Download regulations of China Aksu Open