The chess tournament will take place on Friday, August 20, 2021 in Copenhagen.
The chess tournaments will be offered at two levels:
- Recreational
- Competitive
Recreational level: can move the pieces, occasionally leisure player, maybe once in a while on the internet, or in parks if the opportunity arises.
Competitive level: playing with some or a lot of experience, maybe a member of a chess club or internet chess club.
The tournament will be judged according to the rules of the International Chess Federation (FIDE). You can find them here.
A more detailed program for the tournament will follow.
Registration
Registration opens autumn 2020. The participation fee for EGLSF-members is 90 Euros and 120 Euros for non-members.
When you sign up as an athlete for EuroGames 2021, you will have plenty of benefits and offers at our International mega event, Copenhagen 2021.
- You will participate in a professionally organized tournament
- You can be a part of the EuroGames Opening Ceremony on Wednesday, August 18
- You can be part of the EuroGames Closing Ceremony and take part in the WorldPride Parade on Saturday, August 21
- You have access to the Sports Village
- You have access to affordable accommodation in Copenhagen and Malmö
- You have affordable fees for public transportation in Copenhagen and Malmö
- You have access to pre-sale tickets for signature parties
- You have access to a lot of sports, human rights, arts, and cultural events in Copenhagen and Malmö from August 12 – 22, 2021
Venue
The tournament will take place at Kulturhuset Islands Brygge in Copenhagen. It is a community centre with a beautiful view down to the waterfront. The venue is also next to the Sports Village, where you will find a lot of activities and meet with other EuroGames athletes.
Organizers
Copenhagen 2021 is organizing the tournament in cooperation with the Danish Chess Union.
All of the above is subject to change.