Marienbad Open 2025
23rd International Chess Festival
part of CZECH TOUR 2025 Series
18th — 25th January 2025 Marianske Lazne, Czech Republic
Place: the Continental hotel, Hlavni trida 230/88, Marianske LazneOrganizer: AVE CHESS z. s.
Festival director: Petr Lausman
Chief arbiter: IA Martin Dobrotka (SVK)
Announced tournaments
A) 18th — 25th January 2025: round-robin GM tournament
- GM norm, rating for ELO FIDE and DWZ
- 10 players in the group, average rating >= 2400
- participation of players with ELO FIDE >= 2350 (the organizer reserves the right to accept a player whose ELO does not meet requirements of the tournament, starting fee is marked with *)
- round system of 9 rounds, 2x 1,5 h/40 + 30 min + 30 s/move
- waiting time 1 h in case of late arrival
- financial prizes in CZK: 5 000, 3 000, 2 000
- starting fee in EUR:
| players accommodated through the organizer | other players | |
| ELO FIDE >= 2500 | 250 | 271 |
| ELO FIDE >= 2450 | 291.5 | 312.5 |
| ELO FIDE >= 2400 | 333.5 | 354 |
| ELO FIDE >= 2350 | 375 | 396 |
| ELO FIDE < 2350 | 500 | 521 |
- IM discount of 10 %
- A discount for previous participation in Czech Tour series cannot be applied to the tournament
B) 18th — 25th January 2025: round-robin IM tournaments
- IM norm, rating for ELO FIDE and DWZ
- 10 players in the group, average rating >= 2250
- participation of players with ELO FIDE >= 2200 (the organizer reserves the right to accept a player whose ELO does not meet requirements of the tournament, starting fee is marked with *)
- round system of 9 rounds, 2x 1,5 h/40 + 30 min + 30 s/move
- waiting time 1 h in case of late arrival
- financial prizes in CZK: 3 000, 2 000, 1 000
- starting fee in EUR:
| players accommodated through the organizer | other players | |
| ELO FIDE >= 2350 | 146 | 166.5 |
| ELO FIDE >= 2300 | 187.5 | 208.5 |
| ELO FIDE >= 2250 | 229 | 250 |
| ELO FIDE >= 2200 | 271 | 291.5 |
| ELO FIDE < 2200 | 416.5 | 437.5 |
- FM, WFM and WIM discount of 10 %
- A discount for previous participation in Czech Tour series cannot be applied to the tournament
C) 18th — 25th January 2025: MARIENBAD OPEN
- rating tournament with rating for ELO FIDE and DWZ
- participation of players without age and performance limitations
- swiss system of 9 rounds, 2x 1,5 h/40 + 30 min + 30 s/move
- waiting time 1 h in case of late arrival
- starting fee in EUR:
| players accommodated through the organizer | other players | |
| GM, IM, WGM and WIM | 0 | 0 |
| ELO FIDE >= 2200 | 41.5 | 62.5 |
| ELO FIDE >= 2000 | 50 | 71 |
| ELO FIDE >= 1850 | 58.5 | 79 |
| ELO FIDE >= 1700 | 66.5 | 87.5 |
| ELO FIDE < 1700 and without ELO FIDE | 75 | 96 |
- discounts on starting fee: 25 % for FM, players over 65 years of age and women
- fees for rating of the tournament results for ELO in the amount of 2.5 EUR per player charged according to the economic directive of the Chess Federation of the Czech Republic are not included in the starting fee and will be paid by participants during the registration. The organizer pays these fees for players with GM, IM, WGM and WIM titles
- players registered after 6th January 2025 pay extra 12.5 EUR
- financial prizes in CZK: 8 000, 6 000, 4 000, 2 000, 1 000, 1 000, best woman 1 000, best youngster up to 12 years of age 1 000, best player with ELO FIDE 1900–1999, 1800–1899, 1700–1799, 1600–1699, 1500–1599 and under 1500 1 000 (30 000 altogether, fusion of prizes is possible)
- material prizes for other players
D) 18th — 25th January 2025: Open Seniors Tournament 50+
- rating for ELO FIDE and DWZ
- participation of players born in 1975 and older
- swiss system of 9 rounds, 2x 1,5 h/40 + 30 min + 30 s/move
- starting fee in EUR:
| players accommodated through the organizer | other players |
| 58.5 | 79 |
- discounts on starting fee: 25 % for FM, players over 65 years of age and women
- fees for rating of the tournament results for ELO in the amount of 2.5 EUR per player charged according to the economic directive of the Chess Federation of the Czech Republic are not included in the starting fee and will be paid by participants during the registration.
- players registered after 6th January 2025 pay extra 12.5 EUR
- financial prizes in CZK: 6 000, 4 000, 3 000, 2 000 and 1 000, best players born in 1959 and older 1 500, 1 000 and 500, best woman 1 000 (20 000 altogether, fusion of prizes is possible)
- material prizes for other players
E) 19th January 2025: open tournament in rapid chess
- participation of players without age and performance limitations
- rating for rapid ELO FIDE
- Swiss system of 7 rounds, 2 x 10 min + 5s/move
- starting fee: players over 65 and women 6.5 EUR, other players 8.5 EUR
- fees for rating of the tournament results for ELO in the amount of 0.5 EUR per player charged according to the economic directive of the Chess Federation of the Czech Republic are not included in the starting fee and will be paid by participants during the registration
- financial prizes in CZK: 1 500, 1 000, 500
- material prizes for other players
- applications for this tournament are not registered and it is possible to register for it only on the day of launching of the tournament
F) 23rd January 2025: open blitz tournament
- participation of players without age and performance limitations
- rating for rapid ELO FIDE
- Swiss system of 11 rounds, 2 x 3 min. + 2s/move
- starting fee 6.5 EUR
- fees for rating of the tournament results for ELO in the amount of 0.5 EUR per player charged according to the economic directive of the Chess Federation of the Czech Republic are not included in the starting fee and will be paid by participants during the registration.
- financial prizes in CZK: 1 000, 700, 500
- material prizes for other players
- applications for this tournament are not registered and it is possible to register for it only on the day of launching of the tournament
Criteria used for ranking and prizes distribution
- A and B tournaments: 1. number of points, 2. S.-B., 3. mutual game, 4. lot
- C, D, E and F tournaments: 1. number of points, 2. Buchholz Cut 1, 3. Buchholz, 4. Sonnenborn-Berger, 5. the greater number of games played with black
- prizes in tournaments A and B are divided equally among first 3 players with the same number of points; in tournaments C and D are distributed according to Hort system among such number of players which corresponds to the number of advertised prizes; prizes in tournaments E and F are not divided
Accommodation
The Continental hotel ****
(the playing hall is situated in the hotel, swimming pool and sauna for accommodated persons free of charge)- single rooms STANDARD with a shower and WC, price including breakfast 71 EUR/room and night
- double rooms STANDARD with a shower and WC, price including breakfast 83.5 EUR/room and night
- single rooms DELUXE with a shower and WC, price including breakfast 81.5 EUR/room and night
- double rooms DELUXE with a shower and WC, price including breakfast 98 EUR/room and night
- triple rooms with a shower and WC, price including breakfast 100 EUR/room and night
- 4-bed family rooms with a shower and WC, price including breakfast 125 EUR/room and night
Apartments Central Park ***
(1 km from the playing hall, apartments with a kitchenette, breakfast available at the Continental hotel for a symbolic price 2 EUR)- single rooms with a kitchenette, shower and WC shared for 2 rooms, price without breakfast 41.5 EUR/room and night, price including breakfast 43.5 EUR/room and night
- double rooms with a kitchenette, shower and WC shared for 2 rooms, price without breakfast 50 EUR/room and night, price including breakfast 54 EUR/room and night
- 2-bed studios with a kitchenette, shower and WC, price without breakfast 58.5 EUR/room and night, price including breakfast 62.5 EUR/room and night
- triple rooms with a kitchenette, shower and WC, price without breakfast 75 EUR/room and night, price including breakfast 81 EUR/room and night
- 4-bed rooms with a kitchenette, shower and WC, price without breakfast 92 EUR/room and night, price including breakfast 100 EUR/room and night
The Devin hotel ***+
(250 m from the playing hall, full spa services under one roof)- single rooms STANDARD with a shower and WC, price including half board and 2 medical spa procedures daily, 71 EUR/room and night
- double rooms STANDARD with a shower and WC, price including half board and 2 medical spa procedures daily, 108.5 EUR/room and night
- single rooms SUPERIOR with a shower and WC, price including half board and 2 medical spa procedures daily, 81.5 EUR/room and night
- double rooms SUPERIOR with a shower and WC, price including half board and 2 medical spa procedures daily, 129 EUR/room and night
Municipal fee in the amount of 50 CZK is already included in the accommodation prices.
Schedule
| Fri 17/1 | 17.00—20.00 | Registration A, B, C, D |
| Sat 18/1 | 10.00—14.00 | Registration A, B, C, D |
| 15.00 | Drawing lots A, B | |
| 16.00 | 1st round A, B, C, D | |
| Sun 19/1 | 8.30—9.15 | Registration E |
| 9.30—13.30 | Tournament E | |
| 16.00 | 2nd round A, B, C, D | |
| Mon 20/1 | 16.00 | 3rd round A, B, C, D |
| Tue 21/1 | 9.00 | 4th round A, B, C, D |
| 16.00 | 5th round A, B, C, D | |
| Wed 22/1 | 16.00 | 6th round A, B, C, D |
| Thu 23/1 | 9.15—9.45 | Registration F |
| 10.00—13.00 | Tournament F | |
| 16.00 | 7th round A, B, C, D | |
| Fri 24/1 | 16.00 | 8th round A, B, C, D |
| Sat 25/1 | 9.00 | 9th round A, B, C, D |
| 15.30 | solemn conclusion |
Other information
- Complete your obligatory applications together with accommodation orders by 6th January 2025 on http://www.czechtour.net/applications/ or by e-mail to ave-kontakt@outlook.cz
- All foreign players must have an assigned FIDE identification number (abbreviation FIDE ID or FID) at the time of the submission of the application form. If they do not have it, they have to apply their national chess federation for it.
- Starting fee and accommodation payments will be collected during the registration in cash in EUR (at the amount given in these regulations), CZK (in the rate 24:1 compared to prices given in these regulations) or USD or by debit and credit cards: Eurocard/Master Card, Maestro, VISA, VISA Electron, JCB or Diners Club
- Discount on starting fee and accommodation price - 5% discount in 2nd start in the tournament held within the frame of this year CZECH TOUR Series, or 10% in 3rd start, 15% in 4th start etc. (only starts from all tournaments for individuals played with rating min. 2 x 1,5h + 30s/move are counted)
- By participating in the tournament, the player gives the organizer the right to take photos and videos with his person and to use them.
- Interesting things, photos: http://www.facebook.com/czechtouren
Festivals arranged within the frame of CZECH TOUR International Chess Festivals Series Autumn 2024 and Winter 2025
| 2–9 Nov 2024 | 14th HRADEC KRALOVE OPEN |
| 16–23 Nov 2024 | 13th BRNO OPEN |
| 10–17 Jan 2025 | 23rd PRAGUE OPEN |
| 18–25 Jan 2025 | 23rd MARIENBAD OPEN |
| 15–22 Mar 2025 | 13th PILSEN OPEN |
| 17–27 Feb 2025 | World Senior Team Championship, Prague |
| 25 Feb – 7 Mar 2025 | 7th PRAGUE INT. CHESS FESTIVAL |
Contact to the organizer
AVE CHESS z.s., Pricna 1892/4, 110 00 Prague, Czech Republictel. + 420 - 466 535 200
mobile phone + 420 - 608 203 007
e-mail: ave-kontakt@outlook.cz
