About the Tournament
Everything you need to know about Sofia Spring Chess 2025
Schedule
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Registration Deadline: May 21, 2025
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Confirmation and payment of the fee: May 23, 2025, from 10:00 to 13:00
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Opening Ceremony: May 23, 2025 at 15:30
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Tournament Rounds: May 23-29, 2025
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Closing Ceremony: May 29, 2025 at 15:00
Entry Requirements
FIDE rating of 1850 or higher (for Tournament A)
FIDE rating of 2000 maximum (for Tournament B)
Valid FIDE ID (for both tournaments)
Entry fee payment (for both tournaments)
Tournament A:
17,000 BGN
Prizes:
- 1st Place: 4000 BGN
- 2nd Place: 3000 BGN
- 3rd Place: 2000 BGN
- 4th Place: 1500 BGN
- 5th Place: 1200 BGN
- 6th Place: 1000 BGN
- 7th Place: 800 BGN
- 8th Place: 700 BGN
- 9th Place: 500 BGN + Voucher €100
- 10th Place: 500 BGN + Voucher €100
- + different prizes for given categories, described in the tournament regulations
Tournament B:
5,400 BGN
Prizes:
- 1st Place: 1000 BGN
- 2nd Place: 800 BGN
- 3rd Place: 700 BGN
- 4th Place: 600 BGN
- 5th Place: 500 BGN
- 6th Place: 400 BGN
- 7th Place: 300 BGN
- 8th Place: 200 BGN + Voucher €100
- 9th Place: 100 BGN + Voucher €100
- + different prizes for given categories, described in the tournament regulations
Additional special prizes for best performance in different categories.
Visa Requirements
Participants from non-EU countries must obtain a visa to enter Bulgaria.
Required documents:
- Valid passport (min. 6 months validity)
- Tournament invitation letter
- Proof of accommodation
- Travel insurance
- Proof of sufficient funds
The organizing committee will provide visa support letters upon request.
More informationPayment Methods
Credit/Debit Card
Credit/Debit Card
Bank Transfer Details:
Bank: OBB
Account holder: Chess Club Meteor
IBAN: BG63UBBS80021074367050 (in BGN)
IBAN: BG65UBBS80021469706810 (in EUR)
Organizers
Sofia Spring Chess 2025
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Chess Club Meteor
Tournament Organizer
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