Inside the 45th Chess Olympiad 2024: Top Stories & Highlights
The 45th Chess Olympiad, organized by the Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE), is scheduled to be held in Budapest, Hungary from September 10 to 23 at the BOK Csarnok events venue. This year’s Olympiad will feature the largest number of participating teams in history, with 193 open and 181 women’s tournaments, as well as 1,800 players in several events designed to promote the game of chess.
“I am very happy for the women’s participation,” said Dr. Zoltan Polianczyk, president of the Hungarian Chess Federation. A record number of teams and the closest ratio of men to women’s teams in the history of the Chess Olympiads.”
Event Details:
- Date: 12 – 21 September 2024
- Venue: BOK “C” Sports Hall, 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György utca 1
- Tournament Type: Swiss system, 9 rounds, standard FIDE rules, computer pairings (Swiss Manager)
- Time Control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move per player
- Tie-Breaks: Buchholz Cut 1, Buchholz, Berger-Sonneborn, Progressive
Schedule:
- Opening Ceremony: September 12, 2024, at 9:45 AM
- Rounds: 10:00 AM daily from September 12 to 21, 2024 (except September 17, which is a rest day)
- Closing Ceremony: September 21, 2024, at 3:30 PM
Chef Arbiter: Zsolt Korpics, International Arbiter
Registration Details:
- Fee:
- Above 2000 ELO: 12,000 HUF (30 EUR)
- Under 2000 ELO: 16,000 HUF (40 EUR)
- GM (WGM), IM (WIM) titleholders: Free
- Deadline: September 8, 2024. Registration on the day available for a surcharge of 3,000 HUF (8 EUR).
- Registration Form: Click Here
- Contact: For more information, email [email protected].
Prizes:
- 1st Place: 375 EUR + cup + medal
- 2nd Place: 300 EUR + medal
- 3rd Place: 250 EUR + medal
- 4th Place: 175 EUR
- 5th Place: 125 EUR
- Special Prizes: Best Senior, Woman, U2000: 100 EUR each
The highlight of the Chess Olympiad tournament is that it provides a unique opportunity for the world’s top players to compete in one place.
Please note that players are not allowed to bring any electronic devices, even electric watches, into the hall during the tournament. FIDE will strictly enforce this.
Keep track of all the exciting action of the 45th Chess Olympiad 2024 by visiting our Chess Calendar. Our calendar provides detailed information on the schedule, venues, and key events throughout the Olympiad. Whether you’re competing or following the games, this resource ensures you won’t miss a moment of the tournament’s prestigious matches and ceremonies.