22ND ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL

Date & Time: AUG 23 – AUG 31, 2015
Venue: SOFITEL, CORNICHE, ABU DHABI
Reference Link: https://abudhabievents.ae/en/Pages/friday-market.aspx
Organised by Abu Dhabi Chess & Culture Club in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the tournament promises action-packed and suspense-filled games that will be held in accordance with FIDE chess rules and regulations.
Festival Tournaments:
1-Masters Tournament
2-Open Tournament
3-Juniors Tournament (under 16 years)
4-Blitz tournament: Swiss system, 11 rounds, 3 min + 2 sec increment.
5-Simultaneous exhibition: Held by a renowned international GM.
6-Homeland protector’s tournament: Open to members of military and police.
7-Family team tournament: Open to teams of 2 players (player + one of the parents)