Open A/B/C:
31 January - 2 February 2025 (Friday to Sunday)
Registration confirmation — Friday 14:00-15:30
Opening ceremony — Friday 15:30

Round 1 — Friday 16:00
Round 2 — Saturday 09:30
Round 3 — Saturday 15:00
Round 4 — Sunday 09:30
Round 5 — Sunday 15:00

The award ceremony will be held right after the last game is played for all tournament groups (Open A/B/C/D and Beginners).

Open D and Beginners:
1 February - 2 February 2025 (Saturday to Sunday)
Registration confirmation — Saturday 8:30-9:00
Opening ceremony — Saturday 9:00

Round 1 — Saturday 09:30
Round 2 — Saturday 11:30
Round 3 — Saturday 15:00
Round 4 — Sunday 09:30
Round 5 — Sunday 11:30
Round 6 — Sunday 15:00

The award ceremony will be held right after the last game is played for all tournament groups (Open A/B/C/D and Beginners).

All players with a FIDE identity number, regardless of age, nationality or gender, are admitted.
5 rounds for tournament groups Open A, Open B and Open C, Swiss-System.
6 rounds for tournament group Open D and Beginners, Swiss-System.
Technical tie-breaks criteria: 1. Buchholz Cut-1, 2. Buchholz Median-1, 3. Buchholz, 4. Arranz (draw: 0.4 as white, 0.6 as black), 5. Sonneborn-Berger, 6. Number of wins, 7. Direct encounter, 8. Number of games played as black, 9. Lottery draw
Players wishing to play in higher category can request that from the organizers.
All tournament groups will be rated with for FIDE and Croatian national rating.
In the competition area it is forbidden to use mobile phones and other electronic devices unless they are approved by the tournament director.
The player who does not arrive at the board within 60 minutes from the start of the game will lose the match.
Although not covered by these Regulations, FIDE rules in force on the date of the event apply. Registration implies acceptance of them, as well as of these tournament Regulations.

Playing venue
Maistra City Vibes Hotel International, Miramarska Cesta 24, Zagreb, Croatia

Accommodation option
Maistra City Vibes Hotel International, Miramarska Cesta 24, Zagreb, Croatia
Special rates for players are available:
Single room: 85 EUR / room / day for bed and breakfast (local tax included)
Double room: 95 EUR / room / day for bed and breakfast (local tax included)
Extra bed (if available): +35 EUR / day
Lunch: 19 EUR / person / day
Free cancellation: up to 10 days before arrival
Contact for reservations will be provided after registration.

Lunch option for all participants:
19 EUR / day / person
Restoran District at Hotel International
Chef's Buffet MENU (drinks not included)
Reservation needed until 21 January 2025
Please, contact an organizing committee for the lunch reservation!

For applications and payments until 21 January 2025, the following fees apply:

Open A: 55 EUR
Open B: 45 EUR
Open C: 35 EUR
Open D and Beginners: 25 EUR

For late registrations or late payments (from 22 January 2025), there is a 10 EUR surcharge.

Payment details:
ŠK Novi Zagreb
Trnsko 4b, Zagreb, Croatia
IBAN: HR9124020061500124439
Bank name: Erste&Steiermärkische Bank d.d.
SWIFT/BIC: ESBCHR22

Total prize money: 2,000 EUR

Prize money distribution:

Open A tournament group
- winner 600 EUR
- 2nd place 400 EUR
- 3rd place 200 EUR
- 4th place 100 EUR
- 5th place 50 EUR

Open B tournament group
- winner 200 EUR
- 2nd place 100 EUR
- 3rd place 75 EUR
- 4th place 50 EUR

Open C tournament group
- winner 100 EUR
- 2nd place 75 EUR
- 3rd place 50 EUR

Awards

12 trophies, 60+ medals across different tournament, age and gender groups.