12th International Chess Festival
Riga Technical University Open 2023
International Exhibition Centre "Kipsala"
August 5 - 13
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Live broadcast!
Tune in to the live broadcast featuring GM Arturs Neiksans and WIM Anna Kantane, along with festival participants and special guests!
Tournaments
A big variety of tournaments for chess players of all skill levels!
Find a suitable one for yourself below!
August 7 - 13
Swiss system, 9 rounds
90 min. + 30 sec. increment
17 100 EUR prize pool
August 7 - 13
Swiss system, 9 rounds
90 min. + 30 sec. increment
1 600 EUR prize pool
August 7 - 13
Swiss system, 9 rounds
90 min. + 30 sec. increment
3 000 EUR valuable prizes
August 10 - 13
Swiss system, 7 rounds
60 min. + 30 sec. increment
1 300 EUR prize pool
August 11 - 13
Swiss system, 7 rounds
30 min. + 30 sec. increment
1 000 EUR prize pool
Accommodation
For festival participants and guests, special prices are offered at the official hotels of the festival. The number of rooms is limited, so reservations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. The indicated prices are guaranteed until the organizer's reserved rooms are fully booked or until July 28th at the latest.
Pullman Riga Old Town
2.1 km from the playing venue
Price (per room per night)
Room type
Superior Single
90 EUR*
Superior Double/Twin
90 EUR*
Superior Triple
120 EUR*
*SPA visit is included in the price!
RTU Hostel
600 m from the playing venue
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Price (per night/week)
Room type
Double room
in a three-room apartment
35/190 EUR
1 pers. 50/300 EUR
Apartments
2 pers. 55/360 EUR
Riga Islande Hotel
600 m from the playing venue
Price (per room per night)
Room type
Single room
Double/Twin room
Superior room
60 EUR
70 EUR
90 EUR
Venue
International Exhibition Centre "Kipsala"
8 Kipsalas street, Riga, LV-1048, Latvia
The venue for the Riga Technical University Open is the spacious international exhibition centre "Kipsala" which is the largest specialized exhibition venue in the Baltics. It has become a traditional venue for our tournament and will host it for the ninth time.
The playing hall is 5'700 m2 in size and provides not only excellent playing conditions but also facilities such as a cafeteria, parking area, ATM, and more.
The exhibition centre is located on an island called Kipsala, just 2 km away from the city's old town. Within a few hundred meters from the venue, there is a beautiful riverside area that includes a small beach and a playground for kids. The venue is conveniently located near public transportation stops, RTU Hostel, and Islande Hotel.
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