Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025
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Entry fees
| # | Payment Category | CKF Member (Ksh) | NON-CKF Member (Ksh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Invited Player Senior Male | 127380 | 127380 |
| 2 | Invited Player Senior Female | 127380 | 127380 |
| 3 | Invited Player Under 20 Male | 127380 | 127380 |
| 4 | Invited Player Under 20 Female | 127380 | 127380 |
| 5 | Invited Player Under 10 Female | 127380 | 127380 |
| 6 | Invited Player Under 14 Male | 127380 | 127380 |
| 7 | Additional Player Double Sharing (De King Hotel) | 232320 | 232320 |
| 8 | Additional Player Double Sharing (Corus KLCC) | 273900 | 273900 |
| 9 | Additional Player Single Room (Corus KLCC) | 291720 | 291720 |
| 10 | Accompanying Person Double Sharing (De King Hotel) | 232320 | 232320 |
| 11 | Accompanying Person Double Sharing (Corus KLCC) | 273900 | 273900 |
| 12 | Accompanying Person Single Room (Corus KLCC) | 291720 | 291720 |
- Registration Deadline: 20/10/2025 0000 hrs
- Date of Event: 07/11/2025 1622 hrs
Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 8th–17th November 2025
Event Overview
Join chess enthusiasts from across the Commonwealth at the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025, hosted by the Malaysian Chess Federation under the auspices of the Commonwealth Chess Association and FIDE. Held in vibrant Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 8th November (arrival) to 17th November 2025 (departure), this prestigious event will take place at the Corus KLCC Hotel Grand Ballroom, near the iconic PETRONAS Twin Towers. Compete in Classical and Blitz tournaments for a total prize pool of RM95,000 (~USD22,900) across Open, Women, Seniors, Under-20, and Age Group categories.
Eligibility
- Open to All: Players from Commonwealth countries.
- Age Group Categories:
- Under-8: Born on or after 1st January 2017
- Under-10: Born on or after 1st January 2015
- Under-12: Born on or after 1st January 2013
- Under-14: Born on or after 1st January 2011
- Under-16: Born on or after 1st January 2009
- Under-18: Born on or after 1st January 2007
- Open Category Prizes:
- Seniors: Born on or before 1st January 1965 (60+)
- Under-20: Born on or after 1st January 2005
- Disabled: Must provide medical proof/card
- Official Entries: Each country may nominate one official player per category (one man, one woman, one Senior, one Under-20 Boy, one Under-20 Girl for Open; one boy and one girl per age group). Additional players may register without limit, subject to fees.
Tournament Format
Classical Tournament
- Categories: Open, Age Groups (Under-8 to Under-18, Boys & Girls)
- Rounds: 9 rounds
- Time Control: 90 minutes + 30-second increment per move
- Pairing System: Swiss Manager
- Note: Categories with fewer than 5 federations or 10 players may be merged per FIDE regulations.
Blitz Tournament
- Categories: Open and Youth (Under-18)
- Rounds: 7–9 rounds
- Time Control: 3 minutes + 2-second increment per move
- Pairing System: Swiss Manager
Tiebreak System (both events)
- Direct Encounter
- Greater Number of Wins (forfeits counted, pairing bye excluded)
- Buchholz Cut 1
- Buchholz Cut 2
- Greater Number of Wins with Black Pieces
Prizes
Classical Event (Total: RM85,000 ~ USD20,000)
Main Open Prizes (RM42,000):
- Champion: RM12,000 (~USD2,857)
- 2nd: RM8,000 (~USD1,905)
- 3rd: RM5,000 (~USD1,190)
- 4th: RM3,000 (~USD714)
- 5th–6th: RM2,000 (~USD476) each
- 7th–8th: RM1,000 (~USD238) each
- 9th–12th: RM800 (~USD190) each
- 13th–20th: RM600 (~USD143) each
Main Category Prizes (RM16,000):
- Women, Veteran, Under-20 Boys, Under-20 Girls:
- Champion: RM2,000 (~USD476) each
- 2nd: RM1,200 (~USD286) each
- 3rd: RM800 (~USD190) each
Age Group Prizes (RM17,000):
- Under-8 & Under-10 (Boys & Girls):
- Champion: RM500 (~USD119) each
- 2nd: RM300 (~USD71) each
- 3rd: RM200 (~USD48) each
- Under-12 & Under-14 (Boys & Girls):
- Champion: RM650 (~USD155) each
- 2nd: RM400 (~USD95) each
- 3rd: RM300 (~USD71) each
- Under-16 & Under-18 (Boys & Girls):
- Champion: RM800 (~USD190) each
- 2nd: RM600 (~USD143) each
- 3rd: RM500 (~USD119) each
Blitz Event (Total: RM10,000 ~ USD2,900)
Main/Open Prizes (RM6,400):
- Champion: RM2,000 (~USD476)
- 2nd: RM1,000 (~USD238)
- 3rd: RM600 (~USD143)
- 4th: RM400 (~USD95)
- 5th–10th: RM200 (~USD48) each
- 11th–20th: RM120 (~USD29) each
Age Group Prizes (RM3,600, Under-8 to Under-18):
- Champion: RM1,000 (~USD238)
- 2nd: RM600 (~USD143)
- 3rd: RM400 (~USD95)
- 4th: RM250 (~USD60)
- 5th: RM150 (~USD36)
- Best Player per Category: RM120 (~USD29) each
Registration and Fees
Payment must be made to the Chess Kenya dollar account, and evidence of payment (e.g., bank receipt) must be uploaded during registration.
Chess Kenya Dollar Account Details:
| Account Name | Chess Kenya |
| Account Number | 02120162629400 |
| Bank Name | Co-operative Bank of Kenya |
| Branch Name | Kimathi Street |
| Branch Sort Code | 11045 |
| SWIFT Code | KCOOKENA |
| Bank Address | P.O. Box: 7512 – 00200, Kimathi Street, Nairobi |
Entry Fees
- Official Players: USD75 (~KES9,900)
- Additional Players: USD150 (~KES19,800)
- Free Entry: GMs/IMs (FIDE rating ≥2400), WGMs/WIMs (FIDE rating ≥2250)
Registration Fee
- All Participants (including accompanying persons): USD110 (~KES14,520)
- Includes airport transfers (7th–8th November arrival, 17th November departure), accreditation cards, and entry to the Closing Dinner and Prize Giving Ceremony on 16th November 2025.
Additional Fees for Kenyan Players
- Flight Cost: USD680 (~KES89,760)
- Admin Fee: USD100 (~KES13,200)
Total Fees
Invited/Official Players (Flight + Registration + Entry Fee + Admin Fee):
- USD: 680 + 110 + 75 + 100 = USD965 (~KES127,380)
- KES: 89,760 + 14,520 + 9,900 + 13,200 = KES127,380
Additional Players (Flight + Registration + Entry Fee + Accommodation + Admin Fee):
- De King Hotel Double Sharing:
- USD: 680 + 110 + 150 + 720 + 100 = USD1,760 (~KES232,320)
- KES: 89,760 + 14,520 + 19,800 + 95,040 + 13,200 = KES232,320
- Corus KLCC Hotel Double Sharing:
- USD: 680 + 110 + 150 + 1,035 + 100 = USD2,075 (~KES273,900)
- KES: 89,760 + 14,520 + 19,800 + 136,620 + 13,200 = KES273,900
- Single Room (Corus KLCC):
- USD: 680 + 110 + 150 + 1,170 + 100 = USD2,210 (~KES291,720)
- KES: 89,760 + 14,520 + 19,800 + 154,440 + 13,200 = KES291,720
Accommodation
- Official Hotel: Corus KLCC Hotel, Persiaran Hampshire, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.
- Secondary Hotel: De King Hotel (next to Corus KLCC).
- Details: Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner via food coupons at Corus KLCC). Official players receive free accommodation (double/triple sharing). Non-official players and accompanying persons must book through the organizer.
- Note: Players or accompanying persons booking independently will be removed without refund. Early arrivals or late departures require self-arranged accommodation.
Airport Transfers
- Provided: Free transfers for registered players and accompanying persons arriving at KLIA on 7th–8th November and departing on 17th November 2025.
- Other Dates: Arrange own transport; organizer may assist with additional charges.
Closing Dinner and Prize Giving Ceremony
- Date: 16th November 2025, 8:00 PM
- Venue: Corus KLCC Hotel
- Access: Included for those who paid the registration fee. Others may purchase tickets (USD50 ~ KES6,600) on 15th November, subject to availability.
Registration Deadlines
- Soft Closing: 8th October 2025 (50% deposit required)
- Full Payment: 31st October 2025
- Late Entries: After 8th October, USD50 (~KES6,600) penalty per player; no entries after 30th October 2025.
- Note: Players without full payment by the players’ meeting on 8th November 2025 may be removed without refund.
Why Participate?
Compete in a world-class chess event in vibrant Kuala Lumpur, with easy access to the PETRONAS Twin Towers, modern amenities, and a rich cultural experience.