chessemy team goes Berlin — Join us for an exciting day of chess at the FIDE rated chessemy Rapid Cup 2025 in Berlin and meet the chessemy team.

Compete against top German players—GM Nikolas Lubbe, GM Ilja Zaragatski, WGM Melanie Lubbe, and IM Georgios "The Big Greek" Souleidis and enjoy a top-tier tournament atmosphere.

• Registration and Start

  Registration starts at 12:00 until 13:15, the tournament begins at 13:30

• Time Control

  10+3 (10 minutes + 3 seconds increment)

• Number of Rounds and System

  7 rounds, Swiss System

• Fee

  Fee for the tournament is €40

• Prize Fund

  
  Prizes: Digital courses from chessemy - The Big Greek Academy, total worth €1000.

  🏅 1st Place: €250
  🥈 2nd Place: €150
  🥉 3rd Place: €100

  ✨ Special Category Prizes (total worth €100 each):

  • Best player Under 2000

  • Best player Under 1700

  • Best player Under 1400

  • Best Youth Player (Under 20 YO)

  • Best Female Player

  Note: Prizes will not be paid out in cash. To redeem, winners must have a free account on the chessemy website.

🎉 Post-Tournament Get-Together (20:00 - 23:30)

Celebrate the game, connect with fellow players, and meet the chessemy team, including GM Nikolas Lubbe, GM Ilja Zaragatski, WGM Melanie Lubbe, and IM Georgios "The Big Greek" Souleidis.

Don't miss your chance to meet new friends and win amazing prizes. Book your spot now!

Eligibility:

Open to all FIDE-registered players. FIDE ID is required to participate. 

Don’t have a FIDE ID? No worries! Our team can assist you with registration on-site before the tournament. Please bring your passport or other ID with you! If you’re under 18 and don’t have a FIDE ID yet, remember to bring your ID along with written parental consent.

Even if you register online, you have to come to check in from 12:00 to 13:15. If you don't check in before 13:15, you won't be able to participate.

On-site registration is subject to availability on the day of the event. 

* We're pleased to offer refunds up to three days before the event. Regrettably, refunds won't be possible after that time.
** Outside food and beverages are not permitted at the venue.

For questions or assistance, contact us at wccb@worldchess.com. 

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Please note that there will be filming during the tournament, so participants may appear in event footage.