FAQ English - Tournament

Written by Alex Winkler on 22 December 2015.

I do not have a FIDE ID. Can I still participate in the tournament?

No, all tournaments (A-, B-, and C-Open) are assessed based on Elo ratings. Therefore, registration with the World Chess Federation (FIDE) is a prerequisite for participation. You can check if you already have a FIDE ID at ratings.fide.com. Anyone with a FIDE rating (Elo) also automatically possesses a FIDE ID. To obtain a FIDE ID please contact your national federation. 

Can I join the tournament starting from Friday, March 29?

Absolutely, you are welcome to participate in the tournament starting from the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th round (Saturday). Kindly indicate during registration if you plan to join from a later round. Additionally, please ensure the payment of the entry fee and confirmation of participation (either through Online Check-In or in person) before the draw of pairings for the respective round. For any rounds not played, you will receive 0 points.

Is it possible to skip individual rounds?

Yes, it is possible to skip individual rounds. Kindly inform us of your request using the appropriate form available at the info point at the playing venue before the draw of pairings for the respective round. You will be awarded 0 points for any round not played.