Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2023
50th International Dortmund Chessdays
Prize fund: 25.000 €
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Date |
24th of June – 02nd of July 2023 |
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Venue |
Westfalenhallen/Kongresszentrum/Goldsaal, Rheinlanddamm 200, 44139 Dortmund, Germany |
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Schedule |
23.06.2023 16.30 - 18.00: Registration with the tournament management Open A and B (also applies to pre-registered players)
24.06.2023 08.30 - 09.15: Registration with the tournament management Open A and B (also applies to pre-registered players) 13.30 – 14.15: Registration with the tournament management Open A (also applies to pre-registered players) 10.30 Round 1 (B-Open) 15.00 Round 1 (A-Open)
25.06.2023 10.30: Round 2 (B-Open) 15.00: Round 2 (A-Open) 26.06.2023 10.30: Round 3 (B-Open) 15.00: Round 3 (A-Open) 27.06.2023 10.30: Round 4 (B-Open) 15.00: Round 4 (A-Open) 28.06.2023 10.30: Round 5 (B-Open) 15.00: Round 5 (A-Open) 29.06.2023 10.30: Round 6 (B-Open) 15.00: Round 6 (A-Open) 30.06.2023 10.30 Round 7 (B-Open) 15.00 Round 7 (A-Open) 01.07.2023 10.30: Round 8 (B-Open) 15.00: Round 8 (A-Open) 02.07.2023 09.00: Round 9 (B-Open) 13.30: Round 9 (A-Open) 20.00: Award ceremony |
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Mode |
9 rounds CH system (A-Open accelerated CH-System), computer draw, Waiting time is 30 minutes (for the first round the waiting time is determined differently at the opening). A: Open: 90 minutes/40 moves + 30 minutes until the end of the game and 30 seconds increment from move 1. B-Open: 75 minutes/40 moves + 15 minutes until the end of the game and 10 seconds increment from move 1. In rounds 1-6 a bye can be taken once. This must be announced to the tournament management by the end of the previous round at the latest. The round is stated as a draw. A bye in the 1st round must be requested by 23rd June 18.00 by mailto |
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Rating and norms |
The tournaments are evaluated according to DWZ and ELO. In the A-Open it is possible to obtain GM and IM norms. |
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Player without Rating |
Player of a foreign chess federation without DWZ/ELO need a written certificate from their chess federation about their playing strength. For German players without a club and without a rating number, the tournament management decides on participation in the A- or B-Open. |
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Award ceremony |
The prize fund in the amount of 25.000 € is guaranteed. No double prizes. In case of a tie, the distribution in the A-Open will be according to the Hort system. In the B- Open and in case of special and rating prizes, the number of buchholz decides (prizes will not be split). The special prizes will be paid out in case of 5 participants per category. Prize money will only be paid out to participants who attend the award ceremony. Prize money for persons not assessed for tax purposes in Germany will be treated in accordance with the German Income Tax Act. The prize money will be paid out by the organizer within 10 working days after the end of the tournament by bank transfer to a current account to be named by the winner. |
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Advance registration |
Please transfer the entry fee to the account of the Initiative Pro Schach e.V. at the Sparkasse Dortmund IBAN DE36 4405 0199 0112 2698 00 and BIC DORTDE33XXX as soon as possible. In the reason for transfer please state name and year of birth. The registration is only valid when the online registration form is filled out and the entry fee is received. In case of withdrawal from the tournament up to 3 days before the start of the event, the organizer will refund the paid entry fee. A processing fee of 10 € will be retained. |
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Information |
Tournament director Andreas Jagodzinsky, Tournament Management Christian Jochmann, mailto: |
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Otganizer |
Initiative Pro Schach e. V., Eicktelgenweg 18, 44309 Dortmund, Germany
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DWZ/ELO classification: the higher rating at the beginning of the tournament is decisive for all classifications
A-Open
for players with DWZ/ELO 1801 or higher (players between 1800 and 1900 can choose between A- and B-Open)
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Prize fund |
20.715 € |
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Prices |
5.000, 3.000, 2.000, 1.400, 1.200, 1.000, 800, 600, 400, 200 |
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Special prices |
ELO/DWZ Rating between 2201 - 2400: 150, 75, 50 ELO/DWZ Rating between 2001 - 2200: 150, 75, 50 Women: 1.000, 750, 500 Seniors, born before 01.01.1963: 600, 400, 200 Youth players U14 (born 2009 and younger): 180, 140, 100 Youth players U18 (born 2008-2005): 180, 140, 100 |
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Entry fee |
As in the previous year |
B-Open
for players under DWZ/ELO 1901 (players between 1800 and 1900 can choose between A- and B-Open)
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Prize fund |
4.285 € |
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Prices |
800, 500, 300, 200, 100, 80, 60, 40, 40, 40 |
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Special prices |
ELO/DWZ Rating between 1501 - 1750: 150, 75, 50 ELO/DWZ Rating between 1301 - 1500: 150, 75, 50 ELO/DWZ Rating between 1101 - 1300: 150, 75, 50 Women: 200, 100, 50 Seniors born before 01.01.1963: 200, 75, 50 Youth players U14 (born 2009 and younger): 150, 100, 75 Youth players U18 (born 2008-2005): 125, 100, 75 |
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Entry fee |
As in the previous year Adults: 60 € - teenagers U18 (born 2008-2005): 50 € - teenagers U14 (born 2009 and younger): 40 € |
Playing with the grandmasters
Parallel to the A-Open, the NC World Masters will take place in the Gold Hall. All participants of the open tournaments have free admission to this event.
Breakfast with the grandmasters
* Also this year there is the possibility to stay right next to the venue in the Hotel of the Grand Masters, the Hotel Mercure Dortmund Messe und Kongress Westfalenhallen. The single room with breakfast and Wi-Fi access costs 98 € per night, the double room costs 119 €. The rooms have a coffee and tea station and mineral water. Free parking is available on site. Specify the password "IPS".
Hotel Mercure Dortmund Messe
Strobelallee 41, 44139 Dortmund
Tel.: +49 231 1204245
Covid 19 Regulations
The provisions valid at the time of the tournament apply, to which we as the organizer are bound. Should these make participation impossible for individual participants, we will of course refund the entry fee after a corresponding notification before the start of the tournament. If you arrive from abroad, please also note the applicable travel regulations and, if applicable, whether your vaccination status is valid.