36th Pula Open
The 36th Pula Open, an international open chess tournament, will be held from June 16 to 24, 2024, at the Hotel Park Plaza Histria Pula. The first 20 tables will be covered with digital boards so that the broadcast of the games can be followed live.
Organizer: Pula Chess Club
Patrons: City of Pula, Tourist Association of the City of Pula, Sports Association of the County of Istria, Sports Association of the City of Pula
Tournament informations for 36th Pula Open 2024
Time control: FIDE 90 min + 30 sec/move
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International open chess tournament
This year, to the general delight of chess players, we are organizing the 36th edition of the international chess tournament Pula Open. Last year we witnessed an excellent turnout, with over 200 players participating in the 35th Pula Open tournament. In fact, Pula Open is turnament with the largest number of participants in Croatia, with the majority being international players.
Pula Open is particularly beloved among players for its unique combination of chess and relaxation, allowing participants to enjoy the beaches and landmarks of Pula. This year, we anticipate around 300 players from all around the world, primarily due to the exceptional popularity that chess has gained in recent years. Additionally, players have expressed a desire for open tournaments, and this year’s Open will follow the same format as last year, with just one round per day. As always, the tournament will take place at the Park Plaza Histria hotel, providing a comfortable setting for yet another unforgettable chess experience.
Anyone interested is welcome to follow the tournament live and support the competitors, and all visitors have free entry.
Time control
A 9-round Swiss is played. Time control is 90 minutes, plus 30 seconds for each move played from the beginning to the end of the game. Regular rounds are played every day from 4:30 p.m., except for the last round, which starts at 10:00 a.m. All chess players who have a FIDE ID number have the right to perform. The tournament will be rated for international and national ratings.
Prize fund
Total prize pool: 10.000 € netto
Main prizes:
1. prize 1.200 €
2. prize 1.000 €
3. prize 800 €
4. prize 600 €
5. prize 500 €
6. prize 400 €
7. prize 300 €
8. prize 200 €
9. prize 150 €
10. prize 100 €
Special prizes
For the most successful international master €250
For the most successful FIDE master €200
For the most successful participants: €500, €350, €250, €150, €120, €100
For players ELO 2201-2400: €200, €150, €120, €100, €80
For players ELO 2001-2200: €150, €120, €100, €80, €70
For players ELO 1801-2000: €120, €100, €80, €70
For players ELO 1601-1800: €100, €80, €70
For players ELO 0-1600: €90, €70, €60
For veterans over 60: €110, €90, €80, €70, €60
For players under 20 years:€110, €90, €80, €70, €60
Prizes are not cumulative!
Registration fee for the competition
Entry fee for the competition: Grandmasters do not pay an entry fee
Players born in 2004 and later pay a registration fee of €50
Other players pay a registration fee of €70