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The Cyprus Chess Federation (CCF) is pleased to announce the Cyprus Open Chess Championship 2025, an open event for all players, both Cypriot and foreigners.. Event Details: Dates: January 31st – February 23rd, 2025 Venue: Journalist’s’ House, Nicosia Format: 9-round Swiss System Time Control: 90 minutes for the first 40 moves, followed by 30 minutes for the rest of the…

The Cyprus Chess Federation (CCF) is pleased to announce the Cyprus Youth Chess Championship 2025, an open event for all young players, both Cypriot and foreigners, registered with FIDE. Event Details: Dates: January 10–26, 2025 Venue: POED Hall, Nicosia Format: 7-round Swiss System Time Control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move Age Categories:…

The Cyprus Chess Federation successfully organised the Open Rapid Chess Championship at the Golden Bay Hotel in Larnaca, bringing together 71 talented players of all ages for an exciting day of chess battles. Τhe winners of the championship are the following: 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞: FM Konstantinos Michaelides 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞: IM Artem Sadovskii…

The Cyprus Chess Federation (CCF) is pleased to announce that during its most recent meeting, the official competition calendar for 2025 was approved. The calendar includes all events organized by the Federation and its affiliated clubs, along with the confirmed dates. Details of all upcoming events can now be accessed through the following link: CCF…

The Cyprus Chess Federation (KYSO) is delighted to invite all chess enthusiasts to participate in the highly anticipated Cyprus Open Rapid Chess Championship 2024. This prestigious event will take place on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the beautiful Golden Bay Hotel in Larnaca, starting at 10:30 a.m. Tournament Details Format: 7-round Swiss system Time Control:…

In an inspiring display of strategy and intellect, the Cyprus Chess Federation kicked off the much-anticipated Cyprus Open Chess Championship 2024, a prestigious event that drew chess aficionados from across the island to the grand venue of Hotel Elias in Limassol. This year's championship, held from February 9th to March 3rd, was not just a…