FIDE World Senior Individual Chess Championships

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FIDE World Senior Chess Championship 2025: Record Competition in Italy

FIDE World Senior Individual Chess Championships

The FIDE World Senior Chess Championship 2025, the 33rd edition, promises to be the largest event in the tournament's history. Thanks to a record number of registered participants—over 430 players—the International Chess Federation (FIDE) has increased the prize fund, highlighting the growing popularity of the competition.

FIDE World Senior Individual Chess Championships
FIDE World Senior Individual Chess Championships
FIDE World Senior Individual Chess Championships

Key Information

  • Name: FIDE World Senior Individual Chess Championships 2025 (33rd World Senior Championship).

  • Dates: October 20 — November 2, 2025.

  • Venue: Grand Hotel Costa Brada, Gallipoli, Italy.

  • Format: 11-round Swiss system.

  • Categories:

    • Open 50+ (for players who will turn 50 or older in 2025).
    • Women 50+ (for women who will turn 50 or older in 2025).
    • Open 65+ (for players who will turn 65 or older in 2025).
    • Women 65+ (for women who will turn 65 or older in 2025).

  • Time control: 90 minutes for 40 moves, then 30 minutes to the end of the game with an increment of 30 seconds per move from the first move.

FIDE World Senior Individual Chess Championships

Prize Fund

The total prize fund for the tournament is €50,000, which is €7,000 more than initially announced. The prizes are distributed by category, including special awards.

  • Open 50+:

    • 1st place: €5,000
    • 2nd place: €2,500
    • 3rd place: €2,000

  • Open 65+:

    • 1st place: €3,000
    • 2nd place: €2,500
    • 3rd place: €2,000

  • Women 50+:

    • 1st place: €2,100
    • 2nd place: €1,200
    • 3rd place: €1,000

  • Women 65+:

    • 1st place: €1,500
    • 2nd place: €1,200
    • 3rd place: €1,000

In addition, the winners in each category will receive cups and medals. Champions will also receive the right to free participation and hotel accommodation at the Cap Negret Senior Open 2025 tournament in Spain.

FIDE World Senior Individual Chess Championships

History and Participants

The World Senior Championship has been held since 1991 and has become one of the most important events for older chess players. This year's tournament set a new record for the number of participants, indicating its high popularity. Although the full list of player names has not yet been published, the participation of over 430 chess players ensures a high level of competition.

Official Sources

For the most up-to-date information, results, and technical regulations, please refer to the following resources:

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