Fujairah Chess & Culture Club is pleased to invite you to participate in the 1st Fujairah Global Chess Championship, which will be held in FUJAIRAH-UAE from 24th August - 1st September 2025.
Dear Participants, please note:
1- Last date for visa requests (Only for Invited Players) is 20th July 2025.
2- Players rated between 2560 and 2599 may choose to participate in either the Masters or Superstars tournaments.
3- Schedule Update: The Closing Ceremony will be held on 1st September 2025. Please refer to the updated schedule.
is pleased to invite you to participate in the 1st Fujairah Global Chess Championship, which will be held in FUJAIRAH-UAE from 24th August - 3rd September 2025.
The last date of registration is 31st July 2025.
Fujairah Chess & Culture Club - New Building
Dear Participants, please note:
1- Last date for visa requests (Only for Invited Players) is 20th July 2025.
2- Players rated between 2560 and 2599 may choose to participate in either the Masters or Superstars tournaments.
3- Schedule Update: The Closing Ceremony will be held on 1st September 2025. Please refer to the updated schedule.
Superstars Tournament (FIDE rated 2600 & higher) - Exempted from entry fees.
Masters Tournament (FIDE rated 2200-2599) - Entry fee is $125 USD
Youth-Open Tournament (FIDE rated below 2200) - Entry fee is $75 USD
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The 1st Fujairah Global Chess Championship, organized by the Fujairah Chess & Culture Club, is scheduled to be held in Fujairah, UAE, from August 24th to September 1st, 2025. This tournament welcomes all FIDE players and features three distinct categories to ensure fair competition: the Superstars Tournament for elite players rated 2600 and above, the Masters Tournament for players with ratings between 2200 and 2599, and the Youth-Open Tournament for players rated below 2200.
The Prize fund of USD 125,000.
| Day | Date | Event | Time |
| Sunday | 24th August | Arrival | All Day |
| Monday | 25th August | Technical Meeting | 11:00 |
| Monday | 25th August | Opening Ceremony & Round 1 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 26th August | Round 2 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 27th August | Round 3 | 10:00 |
| Wednesday | 27th August | Round 4 | 18:00 |
| Thursday | 28th August | Round 5 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 29th August | Round 6 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 30th August | Round 7 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 31st August | Round 8 | 17:00 |
| Monday | 1st September | Final Round (Round 9) | 10:00 |
| Monday | 1st September | Closing Ceremony | 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 2nd September | Departure | All Day |
Inaugural ceremony followed by an experiential dining experience to celebrate the start of the competition, honouring the participants and the journey that lies ahead.
Be a part of history at the 1st Fujairah Global Chess Championship, a landmark event bringing the world's finest chess minds to Fujairah for an unforgettable competition.
Key contributors to the 1st edition of the FGCC.
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