The event to take place in Warsaw, Poland from 25 to 31 December at PGE Narodowy, the most modern and largest of its kind football arena in Poland.
Eligible players, accompanying persons, FIDE Principals, arbiters and media are invited to register via the following link: https://worldrapidandblitz.fide.com/registration/ Please select the event from the menu you would like to participate. If you want to participate in both Rapid and Blitz, please tick both events.
Information on Visa Procedures
Tournament schedule:
December 25 — Opening Ceremony
December 26-28 — Rapid competitions
December 29-30 — Blitz competitions and Closing Ceremony
The registration deadline is 12:00 PM Lausanne time on 20 December 2021.
Players are expected to read the tournament regulations before starting the registration process.
Regulations for FIDE Open Rapid & Blitz World Championship (pdf)
Regulations for FIDE Women’s Rapid & Blitz World Championship (pdf)
Open tournaments eligibility:
– Players rated at least 2550 in any FIDE rating lists (Standard, Rapid or Blitz) from January to December 2021.
– The reigning National Champions representing their National Federation regardless of their title or rating.
– The Organiser is entitled to invite up to 15 additional players of his/her own choice.
Women’s tournaments eligibility:
– Players rated at least 2250 in any FIDE rating lists (Standard, Rapid or Blitz) from January to December 2021.
– The reigning National Champions representing their National Federation regardless of their title or rating
– The Organiser is entitled to invite up to 15 additional players of his/her own choice.
The Reigning National Champions should send a proof of their titles via their National Federations to worldrapidandblitz@fide.com in order to be accepted.
Official hotel
Due to the ongoing pandemic and related safety measures, all the participants are required to stay in the official hotel Marriott Warszawa (al. Jerozolimskie 65/79, Warsaw, Poland).
Room rates:
Rate for single accommodation (One person per room):
• Bed and breakfast – USD 73
Rate for double accommodation (Two persons per room):
• Bed and breakfast – USD 80
Payment
Upon completing registration each player will receive an invoice to be paid by 22 December.
Registration will automatically be validated upon receiving the payment.
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If you have any questions regarding the registration, feel free to contact the Organiser via email: worldrapidandblitz@fide.com
