Rules & Regulations

Open Tournament

The players rated at least 2550 in any of the twelve most recent FIDE rating lists (Standard, Rapid or Blitz) at the moment of the beginning of R&B
The reigning National Champions (in Standard, Rapid, Blitz) representing their National Federation regardless of their title or rating.
A reasonable number of players can be nominated by FIDE President and the Organiser.

Women’s Tournament

The players rated at least 2250 in any of the twelve most recent FIDE rating lists (Standard, Rapid or Blitz) at the moment of the beginning of R&B;
The reigning National Champions (in Standard, Rapid, Blitz) representing Member Federations regardless of their title or rating.
A reasonable number of players can be nominated by FIDE President and the Organiser.