The 33rd FIDE World Senior Championship, to be held in Gallipoli, Puglia, Italy, from October 20 (arrival) to November 2 (departure), has already set a new record, with more than 430 players registered.
The championships will be played as 11-round Swiss-system tournaments with classical time control (90 minutes plus a 30-second increment per move). Four categories will be featured: Open and Women’s sections for the 50+ and 65+ age groups. Players must have reached the respective age of 50 or 65 by December 31, 2025.
In recognition of the record turnout, FIDE has boosted the total prize fund from €43,000 to €50,000. The category winners will receive: €5,000 (Open 50+), €2,100 (Women 50+), €3,000 (Open 65+), and €1,500 (Women 65+). In addition, the champions will be awarded free entry and complimentary hotel accommodation at the 3rd Cap Negret Senior Open (50+ and 65+), taking place from November 8–16, 2025, in Altea, Alicante, Spain.
The special prizes for players aged 75 and above have also been increased.
Several side activities will complement the main event, including two FIDE-rated blitz tournaments.
Original post: https://www.fide.com/fide-world-senior-championship-2025-record-participation-and-increased-prize-fund/
ArcoWorldChess & Chess Projects as event organizers are thankful to chess community for massive partecipation to WSCC 2025 and to FIDE for increase of prize money. Step by step current edition gets shape of event to be reminded longly.
