The 1st Summer TALENT Cup 2025 is set to take place from July 18 to July 20, 2025, at SVČ Klíč Frýdek-Místek in the Czech Republic. This exciting new chess event welcomes players of all ages and skill levels, featuring three FIDE-rated tournaments and a friendly, competitive environment.
Venue & Organizer
- Location: SVČ Klíč Frýdek-Místek, Pionýrů 767, Frýdek-Místek
- Tournament Director: Ing. Petr Záruba
- 📞 +420 739 642 815
- 📧 zaruba@chessfm.cz
Tournaments & Categories
- Tournament A – Open to all (no age limit), FIDE-rated
- Tournament B – Boys and girls born in 2014 or later, FELO < 1800
- Tournament C – Boys and girls born in 2016 or later, FELO < 1800
In tournaments B and C, boys and girls play together, but results and awards will be announced separately.
If there are fewer participants in a category, it may be merged with another while maintaining separate results.
Time Control & System
Tournament A:
- System: Accelerated Swiss, 7 roundsg
- Time Control: 2×60 minutes + 30 seconds/move
Tournaments B & C:
- System: Swiss, 9 rounds
- Time Control: 2×45 minutes + 30 seconds/move
All tournaments will be submitted to FIDE for ELO rating (at least 25% of players must have a rating).
Tournament Schedule
July 18 (Friday)
- 07:30–09:00 → Registration
- 09:30 → Opening Ceremony
- 10:00 → Round 1 (All)
- 14:00 → Round 2 (All)
- 16:30 → Round 3 (B, C), 17:00 → Round 3 (A)
July 19 (Saturday)
- 08:30 → Round 4 (All)
- 11:00 → Round 5 (B, C), 13:00 → Round 5 (A)
- 14:30 → Round 6 (B, C)
- 17:00 → Round 7 (B, C), Round 6 (A)
July 20 (Sunday)
- 08:30 → Round 8 (B, C), Round 7 (A)
- 11:00 → Round 9 (B, C)
- 13:30 → Closing Ceremony (approx. 20 min after last game ends)
Prizes
Tournament A:
- 1st: 1500 CZK
- 2nd: 1000 CZK
- 3rd: 750 CZK (Min. 20 players required)
- Best Woman: 750 CZK (Min. 3 female players required)
Tournaments B & C:
- Top 3 in each category: Trophies
- Top 5 Boys & Top 3 Girls in each category: Additional Prizes
Registration & Entry Fee
- Entry Fee: 500 CZK
- Deadline: July 9, 2025
- Bank Account: 7749562517/2010 (FIO Bank)
- Include in payment: Name, Club, Country, DOB, Tournament
Contact for registration:
📧 zaruba@chessfm.cz | 📞 +420 739 642 815
📌 Starting lists will be published on: www.chessfm.cz
Accommodation & Food
Participants must arrange accommodation individually. Nearby options include:
- Hotel Larosa
- Penzion Stará pošta
- Hotel Prestige
- Hotel Glogar
- Hotel Anareta
- Hotels Richtr and Afrika
Food is available from nearby restaurants and shops, and pizza delivery is an option.
GDPR & Media Consent
By registering, participants (or guardians for those under 15) consent to the use of their data for tournament purposes, ratings, and media coverage. Photographs and results may be used by the organizer and sponsors for promotional use.
Final Word
Whether you're a rising chess talent or a seasoned competitor, the 1st Summer TALENT Cup 2025 promises great games, fair competition, and a fun atmosphere. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a growing tradition in Frýdek-Místek!