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Amateur Tournaments

Registrations for the Tata Steel Chess amateur tournaments open on Friday 1 November 2024, 10:00 CET

Are you a chess player looking to test your skills against other players and compete next to your favorite Grandmaster? The Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 offers players of all ratings the chance to participate in the traditional amateur tournaments. Take the chance to compete during the annual event in Wijk aan Zee in one of multiple tournament formats.

Events

The amateur tournaments feature multiple events, so there is a tournament for every type of player during the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025:

Weekend three-round event (17-19 January 2025)
Weekday three-round event (20-22 January 2025)
Nine-round event (24 Jan – 2 Feb 2025)

You can register for one of three events. Playing groups are based on rating, ensuring you compete against opponents at your own playing strength. For more information and registrations, visit our amateur tournaments website

Amateur tournaments website

FAQ

When can I register for the amateur tournaments?

Registrations for the 2025 amateur tournaments will open on 1 November 2024, at 10:00 CET.

More info and registrations on our amateur tournaments website
What amateur tournaments will be played during the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025?
During the 2025 Tata Steel Chess Tournament, three amateur tournaments will be played simultaneous to the Masters and Challengers in several locations in Wijk aan Zee. You can sign up for the following three amateur tournaments.
- Weekend three-round event (17 – 19 January)
- Weekday three-round event (20 – 22 January)
- Nine-round event (24 January – 2 February)