SIDE ACTIVITY OF THE 35th KAVALA OPEN
TEAM BLITZ TOURNAMENT
FRIDAY, 31st JULY 2026
TOURNAMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Organizer:
Kavala Chess Club
Venue:
Ground Floor of the Great Club (Megali Leschi)
12 Kyprou Street, Kavala
Schedule of Games:
The tournament will begin 15 minutes after the end of the 5th round of the 35th International Open Chess Tournament.
Playing System:
Swiss System, 7 rounds.
Team Composition:
Teams shall consist of 4 players, with no age or gender restrictions. To ensure a balanced and enjoyable competition, we recommend that the combined FIDE rating of each team does not exceed 8500. Teams are encouraged to choose creative and fun team names.
Time Control:
3 minutes per player with a 2-second increment per move.
Registration:
Participation is limited to 32 teams.
Registrations will be accepted only via private message on Viber or WhatsApp to:
Ms. Dimitra Valsamidou
+30 694 924 2755
Registration opens on Thursday, 30th July 2026 at 10:00 and closes on Friday, 31st July 2026 at 11:00.
The order in which players are registered will be the official board order for the tournament and cannot be changed afterward.
Match Points:
- Win: 2 points
- Draw: 1 point
- Loss: 0 points
Tie-breaks:
- Direct encounter
- Board points
- Results on Board 1, then Board 2, Board 3, and Board 4
Chief Arbiter & Pairings:
Dimitra Valsamidou
Prizes:
- 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams: Medals for all players.
- Medals will also be awarded for the best individual performance on each board.
Food & Drinks:
Enjoy a vibrant street food and cocktail bar throughout the event, serving delicious local flavors, refreshing beverages, and signature cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere.