Rate of play 

90 minutes for 40 moves, followed by 30 minutes for the remaining moves with a 30 seconds cumulative increment for each move starting from the first move. The default time (article 6.7 of the Laws of Chess) is 30 minutes. 

Playing venue

All rounds will be played at the Van der Valk Hotel in Eindhoven (the Netherlands).

Short draws 

We kindly ask all players to demonstrate fighting spirit. The sponsors, the organisers and the public will appreciate it. Draw agreements within 40 moves are not allowed without the permission of the Chief Arbiter.

Fair Play Measures 

We apply visible and non-visible fair play measures. 

Tournament winner

If the top two or more players score the same number of points in the tournament, a tiebreak to determine the tournament winner will be played and all players with this highest score will participate in these tiebreak games. Except for first place, all players with the same score will share their place. 

Prize money 

1^st prize:                                               EUR 3.000

2^nd prize:                                              EUR 2.000

3^rd prize:                                              EUR 1.000

In case two or more players have the same score, money prizes will be shared equally. The result of tiebreak games will not influence money prizes. 

Find more information about players and results here.