European Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2025

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European Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship 2025 (ERBCC 2025)

European Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2025

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The European Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2025 is a prestigious annual tournament held under the auspices of the European Chess Union (ECU) and will bring together the continent's strongest players to compete in dynamic, short formats.

European Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2025

Basic Event Information

  • Name: European Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2025.
  • Organizer: Kosovo Chess Federation in cooperation with ECU.
  • Venue: Hotel Emerald, Pristina (Prishtina), Kosovo.
  • Dates: From November 27 to December 1, 2025 (5 days).
  • Official Website: https://erbcc2025.com/
European Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2025

Financial and Qualification Details

  • Total Prize Pool: €65,000 EUR.
  • Over 30 special prizes are available in various categories.
  • Expected Participation: Over 500 players representing over 40 countries.
  • Participation: The tournament is open to all players representing ECU member federations, regardless of ranking or title.

Structure of the Law and Regulations

The Championship includes two main events, each with its own time control:

1. Rapid Chess (Rapid)

  • Dates: November 28–29
  • Rounds: 11 rounds
  • Time Control (Tempo): 15 minutes +10 seconds per move

2. Бліц (Blitz)

  • Dates: November 30
  • Rounds: 13 rounds
  • Time Control (Tempo): 3 minutes +2 seconds per move

Event Schedule (Key Dates)

  • November 27: Arrival, Technical Briefing.
  • November 28–29: Rapid Chess Championship.
  • November 30: Blitz Championship.
  • December 1: Departure.

Registration and Logistics

  • Registration Deadline: October 27, 2025.
  • Registration Procedure: To register, you must send your data to the email address: info@shahu-rks.com.
  • Accommodation: Players will be accommodated in the official hotel — Hotel Emerald — at special rates.
  • Transfer: Transfer is available from the airport (Pristina "Adem Jashari") to the hotel for €20.
  • Visa Support: Official visa support is provided. Players with Schengen visas do not need a separate visa for Kosovo.

Historical Overview and Notable Participants

The European Rapid and Blitz Championship has a rich history, annually attracting the chess elite. Ukrainian chess players traditionally play a significant role in the tournament, winning numerous awards.

Selected Prize Winners and Geography

  • Ukrainian Achievements: Among the prominent winners are Vasyl Ivanchuk (European Rapid Champion 2004), Olexandr Moiseenko (Rapid Champion 2013), as well as Nataliya Zhukova and Kateryna Lahno in women's tournaments.
  • Recent Champions (Rapid Open):
    • 2024 (Petrovac, Montenegro): Aleksandar Indžić (Serbia)
    • 2023 (Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia): Aleksij Sarana (Serbia)
  • Geography of Hosts: In recent years, the tournament has been held in Montenegro (2024), Serbia (2023), Slovenia (2022) and Poland (2021). The 2025 tournament in Kosovo continues this tradition.

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