The 7th “Boyi Cup” China Youth Chess International Open Tournament will be held in Daqing, Heilongjiang Province, China from July 30 to August 4, 2025. Registration deadline is June 30, 2025, 18:00 (GMT+8). Late applications will not be accepted.
The 7th “Boyi Cup” China Youth Chess International Open Tournament, 2025
I. Main Organizer
- Chess and Card Sports Management Center of General Administration of Sports of China
- China Chess Association
II. Organizer
- Heilongjiang Chess and Card Sports Management Center
- Heilongjiang Chess and Card Association
- Harbin Xiangfang Chess Association
III. Co-Organizer
- Daqing Sports Bureau
- Heilongjiang Boyi Chess Club
IV. Date
Registration Date: July 30, 2025
Competition Dates: July 31 – August 4, 2025
| Date |
Time |
Content |
| 7.30 |
|
Registration |
|
20:00 |
Technical Meeting |
| 7.31 |
8:00 |
Opening Ceremony |
|
8:30 |
1st Round |
|
14:30 |
2nd Round |
| 8.1 |
8:30 |
3rd Round |
|
14:30 |
4th Round |
| 8.2 |
8:30 |
5th Round |
|
14:30 |
6th Round |
| 8.3 |
8:30 |
7th Round |
|
14:30 |
8th Round |
| 8.4 |
8:30 |
9th Round |
|
13:00 |
Closing Ceremony |
|
|
Departure |
V. Location
- Daqing, Heilongjiang Province, China
VI. Competition Events
- Individual Chess Tournament
VII. Participants
- Players under the age of 25 (born after January 1, 2000) from any FIDE member federation.
- Group A: Players with an international rating over 1900.
- Group B: Players with an international rating equal to or under 2000.
VIII. Competition Method
- Swiss-system tournament with 9 rounds.
- Group A: 90 minutes per player with a 30-second increment from move one.
- Group B: 60 minutes per player with a 30-second increment from move one.
- FIDE latest rules apply, international ratings (Elo) will be calculated.
IX. Awards
- Total prize pool: CNY 104,000 (pre-tax).
- Trophies for champions of Group A, Group B, and Best Female Player.
- Certificates for top 8 players in each group.
Group A Prize
| Rank |
Prize |
| 1st |
RMB 20,000 + Trophy + Certificate |
| 2nd |
RMB 15,000 + Certificate |
| 3rd |
RMB 8,000 + Certificate |
| 4th |
RMB 5,000 + Certificate |
| 5th |
RMB 4,000 + Certificate |
| 6th |
RMB 3,000 + Certificate |
| 7th |
RMB 2,000 + Certificate |
| 8th |
RMB 1,500 + Certificate |
| 9th-16th |
RMB 1,000 each |
Best Female Players in Group A
| Rank |
Prize |
| 1st |
RMB 3,000 + Trophy + Certificate |
| 2nd |
RMB 2,000 + Certificate |
| 3rd |
RMB 1,000 + Certificate |
Group B Prize
| Rank |
Prize |
| 1st |
RMB 8,000 + Trophy + Certificate |
| 2nd |
RMB 5,000 + Certificate |
| 3rd |
RMB 3,000 + Certificate |
| 4th |
RMB 2,000 + Certificate |
| 5th |
RMB 1,500 + Certificate |
| 6th |
RMB 1,000 + Certificate |
| 7th |
RMB 800 + Certificate |
| 8th |
RMB 700 + Certificate |
| 9th-16th |
RMB 500 each |
| 17th-24th |
RMB 400 each |
Best Female Players in Group B
| Rank |
Prize |
| 1st |
RMB 1,000 + Trophy + Certificate |
| 2nd |
RMB 800 + Certificate |
| 3rd |
RMB 500 + Certificate |
- Prize distribution may adjust according to number of participants.
X. Arbitration
- Chief Arbiter, Deputy Chief Arbiter, Chief Organizer, and Appeals Chairman appointed by the Chinese Chess Association.
- Appeals within 1 hour after the round, fee RMB 2,000.
XI. Funding
- Organizing Committee covers competition operation.
- Players cover their own travel, accommodation, and meals.
- Buffet meals and lodging from July 30 (evening) to August 4 (lunch).
- Fees:
| Booking Time |
Room Type |
Fee |
| Before June 30 |
Twin Room (shared) |
RMB 460/day/person |
| Before June 30 |
Single Room |
RMB 660/day/person |
| Before May 30 |
Twin Room (shared) |
RMB 430/day/person |
| Before May 30 |
Single Room |
RMB 630/day/person |
- Tournament Service Fee:
- Rating ≥ 2400: Free
- Rating < 2400: $50 or ¥350
- Unrated: $80 or ¥560
- Personal insurance fee: ¥10
XII. Registration and Check-in
- Registration closes: June 30, 2025, 18:00 (GMT+8).
- Submit Entry Form to: chessby@163.com
- Full payment required within 24 hours after email registration.
- FIDE ID mandatory; no on-site registration.
Required Documents for Check-in:
- Stamped Entry Form
- Waiver of Liability & Risk Acknowledgement Form
- Payment receipt
XIV. Additional Notices
- To be announced separately.
XV. Interpretation Rights
- Reserved by the Chinese Chess Association.