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12th International Chess Festival

Riga Technical University Open 2023

International Exhibition Centre "Kipsala"

August 5 - 13

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Tournaments

A big variety of tournaments for chess players of all skill levels!


Find a suitable one for yourself below!

Grandmaster Open

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August 7 - 13

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Swiss system, 9 rounds

90 min. + 30 sec. increment

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17 100 EUR prize pool

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Amateur Open

(ELO <2300)

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August 7 - 13

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Swiss system, 9 rounds

90 min. + 30 sec. increment

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1 600 EUR prize pool

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Youth Open

(U-14, ELO <2000)

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August 7 - 13

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Swiss system, 9 rounds

90 min. + 30 sec. increment

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3 000 EUR valuable prizes

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Weekend Amateur Open

(ELO <2300)

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August 10 - 13

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Swiss system, 7 rounds

60 min. + 30 sec. increment

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1 300 EUR prize pool

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Weekend Amateur Open

(ELO <1800)

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August 11 - 13

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Swiss system, 7 rounds

30 min. + 30 sec. increment

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1 000 EUR prize pool

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Opening Blitz Tournament

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August 5

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Swiss system, 11 rounds

3 min. + 2 sec. increment

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1 000 EUR prize pool

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Opening Rapid Tournament

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August 6

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Swiss system, 9 rounds

15 min. + 5 sec. increment

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2 000 EUR prize pool

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Closing Blitz Tournament

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August 13

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Swiss system, 11 rounds

3 min. + 2 sec. increment

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1 000 EUR prize pool

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Local classification tournament

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August 6

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Swiss system, 8 rounds

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200 EUR valuable prizes

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Local classification tournament

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August 6

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Swiss system, 8 rounds

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200 EUR valuable prizes

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Local classification tournament

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August 6

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Swiss system, 8 rounds

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200 EUR valuable prizes

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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

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2.1 km from the playing venue

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Price (per room per night)

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Superior Single

90 EUR*

Superior Double/Twin

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90 EUR*

Superior Triple

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120 EUR*

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*SPA visit is included in the price!

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RTU Hostel

600 m from the playing venue

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Price (per night/week)

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Double room

in a three-room apartment

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35/190 EUR

1 pers. 50/300 EUR

Apartments

2 pers. 55/360 EUR

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Riga Islande Hotel

600 m from the playing venue

Rating Star 4.5
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Single room

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Double/Twin room

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Superior room

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60 EUR

70 EUR

90 EUR

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Venue

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International Exhibition Centre "Kipsala"

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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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The 12th edition of the festival happens with the great support of the

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