The 30th Abu Dhabi Chess Festival is going on 14-25 August 2024 with a top prize of 27,664 Euros from a total of 95,947 Euros at stake in cash prizes. The tournament is a 9 round Swiss for players above 2300 Elo.
H.H Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Sports Council
The tournament is split into several categories:
* Masters Tournament: Open to all FIDE-rated players with a standard rating of 2300 ELO and above “Exception for Abu Dhabi Chess Club players” (as of 1st July 2024).
* Open Tournament A: FIDE Rated Open for players with ELO 2299 and below (as of 1st July 2024).
* Open ournament B: FIDE Rated Open for players with ELO 2000 and below (as of 1st July 2024).
* Juniors Tournament (under 16 years).
* Blitz tournament: FIDE Rated, Swiss system, 11 rounds, 3 min + 2 sec increment.
* Juniors Blitz Tournament (under 16): FIDE Rated for players born in 2008 or later; Swiss system, 11 rounds, 3 min + 2 sec increment.
* Ladies Chess Tournament: Open for ladies; Swiss system, 9 rounds, with the time control of 3 minutes + 2 seconds.
* Simultaneous exhibition: Held by a renowned international GM. Open for Abu Dhabi Chess Club players only.
* Family Team Tournament: Open for teams of 2 players.
* People of Determination Chess tournament: Open to People of Determination.
* Senior Chess Tournament: Open for players aged 50 years and above. Swiss system, 7 rounds, with the time control of 3 minutes + 3 seconds increment.
* Abu Dhabi Chess Academy Tournament: Open for Under 18 (born 2006 and after) members of Abu Dhabi Chess Club only.
* Community Teams Tournament: Open for teams of 3 players (2 playing + 1 substitute), UAE Residents with the same nationality.
* Government Department Teams Chess Tournament: open for Government departments in the UAE.
* Embassies Chess Tournament: Open for Ambassadors and Embassies employees – limited to invited players only.
Visit chess-results.com for round by round results and standings.
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