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The Dushanbe Open Cup 2026 chess tournament will take place in Dushanbe on June 6. All chess enthusiasts are invited to participate, test their skills, gain playing experience, and compete for prizes, according to the press service of the Tajikistan Chess Federation.
The tournament will be held in two groups.
Open A is for participants with a rating of 1400 and above. Competition in this category will be held using ratings. The tournament is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM.
The Open A category includes main prizes for men for first, second, third, fourth and fifth places.
Among women, the winner and runners-up for first, second and third places will be determined.
There are also age categories: the best player in the U8, U10, U12 and U14 categories.
Among girls, the best participants will be determined in the age categories U8, U10, U12 and U14.
In addition, awards will be presented to the best veteran in the 50+ age category and the best veteran in the 60+ age category.
Group Open B is for chess players rated up to 1400 or unrated. The competition in this category starts at 11:00 AM.
In the Open B group among men, first, second, third, fourth and fifth places will be contested.
Among women, there are prizes for first, second and third places.
The tournament will be played using the Swiss system and will consist of nine rounds. The time control will be 5 minutes plus a 3-second increment per move. Judging will be conducted in accordance with the rules of the International Chess Federation (FIDE).
The tournament's winners and runners-up will be awarded cups, medals, diplomas, and prizes. First place will receive a cup, medal, diploma, and prize. Second and third place will receive medals, diplomas, and prizes.
The tournament entry fee is 100 somoni. Payment will be made on site on the day of the competition.
The tournament will take place on June 6, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Dushanbe. Group B competition is scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM, while Group A competition is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM.
Registration is online only: https://forms.gle/Z9c8fVFk8TAVj2Ee6
