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International chess tournament

Strumica Open“Carevi Kuli” 2026

22–25 October 2026

Hotel Sirius · Strumica, N. Macedonia

€1,820prize fund
7 roundsSwiss system
60′ + 30″time control

Two tournaments

Chess Club Carevi Kuli, together with the Municipality of Strumica and Hotel Sirius, is hosting an international tournament in two parts: an open event for adults and a children’s event.

Tournament A · FIDE rating up to 2200

An open tournament for players rated up to 2200 FIDE. Seven rounds, Swiss system, FIDE-rated. Time control: 60 minutes + 30 seconds per move. Default time: 15 minutes. In any of the first four rounds a player who gives advance notice may request a bye and receives ½ point for it.

Tournament B · children under 12

For children born in 2014 or later, with prizes in the under-8, under-10 and under-12 categories, separately for boys and girls. Same time control and rules as Tournament A.

Download the full regulations (PDF)

Prize fund

112,000 MKD in total, roughly €1,820. Prizes are not shared — a player who qualifies for more than one receives the higher prize, and if the amounts are equal the main prize takes precedence.

Tournament A · main prizes

PlacePrize
1st25,000 MKD
2nd18,000 MKD
3rd12,000 MKD
4th8,000 MKD
5th6,000 MKD
6th4,000 MKD
7th3,000 MKD
8th2,000 MKD
Total78,000 MKD

Tournament A · special prizes

Special prizeAmount
Best player from Strumica2,000 MKD
Best player from Chess Club Carevi Kuli2,000 MKD
Best female player2,000 MKD
Best under 18 (born 2008 or later)2,000 MKD
Best under 16 (born 2010 or later)2,000 MKD
Best under 14 (born 2012 or later)2,000 MKD
Best senior (over 60)2,000 MKD
Best player rated up to 2000 FIDE2,000 MKD
Best player rated up to 1800 FIDE2,000 MKD
Best player rated up to 1600 FIDE2,000 MKD
Best player without a FIDE standard rating2,000 MKD
Total22,000 MKD

Tournament B

PlacePrize
1st place5,000 MKD
2nd place3,000 MKD
3rd place2,000 MKD
Best player from Strumica1,000 MKD
Best female player1,000 MKD
Total12,000 MKD

Trophies, medals and diplomas are awarded by age category in addition to the cash prizes.

Schedule

DateTimeActivity
Thursday 22 October15:00–16:30Registration and confirmation of participation
16:30Opening ceremony
17:00Round 1
Friday 23 October10:00Round 2
16:00Round 3
Saturday 24 October10:00Round 4
16:00Round 5
Sunday 25 October9:30Round 6
13:00Round 7
16:00Closing and prize-giving ceremony

Tie-breaks

On equal points, in this order: Buchholz Cut 1, Buchholz, direct encounter, progressive score, greater number of wins.

Entry fee and accommodation

Tournament A: 1,300 MKD (about €20) per player. Tournament B: 1,000 MKD (about €16) per player. The fee is paid on site during registration on 22 October — there is no online payment.

We have arranged special rates at Hotel Sirius, where the tournament is played, for players and their companions. Tick the box in the form and we will send you the offer.

Registration

Registration is open until 21 October 2026. Places are limited. We will contact you to confirm your entry.

Tournament

Contact

Zvonko Pecev · +389 75 257 068

Katerina Tancheva · +389 78 399 046

Zoran Ilikj · +389 75 404 037

facebook.com/carevikuli.chessclub