Join the “Belt and Road” China International Chess Open scheduled August 12-18, 2025 at the Wanda Realm Hotel in Bengbu, Anhui, China.
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(1) Players from all member federations of the International Chess Federation are eligible to register for the competition.
(2) Players participating in the competition must have FIDE ID.
(3) The rating for the month of the publication of the regulations shall prevail.
- Competition Rule
(1) The competition adopts the latest competition rules of the International Chess Federation.
(2) The competition shall calculate FIDE ratings.
(3) The competition is organized using a 9-round Swiss format. Each player is allotted 90 minutes of basic time, with an increment of 30 seconds per move.
(4) The competition is divided into two groups:
Group A: FIDE rating of 1900 or above
Group B: FIDE rating of below 2000
9. Results and Awards
(1) The total prize money for the competition is 303,000 yuan (CNY, pre-tax).