FAQ English

Written by Alex Winkler on 22 December 2015.

I have filled out the registration form, but I am not yet listed as a participant. Has my registration been received?

Upon completion of the registration form, you will receive a confirmation email. Your inclusion in the participant list on the homepage will occur following a review of your registration, a process that may take up to two days.

Has my entry fee payment been confirmed?

You can always check the status of your registration using the link provided in your confirmation email. Please note that processing of received payments may take a few days.

What is the Online Check-In?

Shortly before the tournament commences, all pre-registered participants are kindly asked to confirm their attendance. This can be done either through Online Check-In or in person on March 28, 2024, until 5:00 PM at the tournament venue. To utilize the Online Check-In, it is necessary to have completed the entry fee payment by March 22, 2024. Your personalized link for Online Check-In will be sent to you via email on March 27, 2024.

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.

I do not have Elo, DWZ, or any other national rating. Which tournament can I participate in?

Please indicate your playing strength during registration and specify your desired tournament. The tournament director will decide in which category you can participate.

I do not have Elo or DWZ, but I have a national rating from another country. Does this count for classification (A-, B- or C-Open)?

Please provide your national rating during registration and send us a link to the official rating list of your country. Ratings comparable to Elo or DWZ are typically taken into consideration.

Why is the national rating limit set at 1400 for the C-Open, while the Elo limit is 1640?

The FIDE has decided to raise the minimum Elo rating from 1000 to 1400 and to increase all Elo ratings <2000 by March 1, 2024. Therefore, an Elo rating of 1400 will automatically be raised to 1640 by that date.

I have a DWZ/Elo rating above 1950 and have registered for the A-Open. Can I still participate in the A-Open if my DWZ/Elo drops below 1950 by the start of the tournament?

Participation in the A-Open is allowed if the published rating was at least 1950 at any time during the registration period (from February 1, 2024, until the start of the tournament).