The open chess tournament «Governor’s Cup» will be held from 31 August until 8 September in the open stadium «Ugra-Athletics» in Khanty-Mansiysk.

The FIDE rated tournament is a 9-round Swiss in accordance with FIDE Regulations.

All chess players who wish to participate, not depending on their rating and title, have a right to play in the tournament. The winners and prize-holders of the Governor’s Cup of overall ranking and nominations will be defined by score.  In case of equal score Buhgolts and progress coefficients, number of wins and personal games will be calculated. The winners of the tournament will be awarded with diplomas, cups and money prizes. The total prize-fund of the competition is more than 1.5 million rubles.

The organizers of the event are the Russian Chess Federation and the Department of Physical Training and Sport of Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug-Ugra. The Chess Federation of Ugra and AE (Autonomous Enterprise) «Ugorian Chess Academy»are responsible to hold the tournament.

The detailed information and first 10 life games of the tournament will be available on the following site — www.chesshmao.ru