FUNK CHESS 2025: Applications until October 17th




FUNK CHESS 2025: Applications until October 17th

As part of the Festival of Art, Science and Culture – FUNK, within the program segment FUNK Sport, the University of Montenegro, in cooperation with the Chess Federation of Montenegro, is organizing the chess tournament “FUNK CHESS 2025,” which will be held on October 18 in the multimedia hall of the University Sports and Cultural Center, starting at 10:00 AM.

The tournament will be played according to the Swiss system in nine rounds, with a time control of 10 minutes plus 3 seconds per move. Eligible participants include teachers, students, and pupils from Montenegro. Participation is free of charge, and registration is open until October 17 via the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScquQa0bfjqzONX6fmTK6zUpjw-W767draRHNpZvOj72rJqug/viewform

The schedule includes confirmation of applications by 9:30 AM, the official opening at 10:00 AM, and the start of matches at 10:30 AM.

The prize fund amounts to €600, distributed across six prizes, along with a trophy and medals for the top three players:

·         First prize – €200

·         Second prize – €150

·         Third prize – €100

·         Fourth prize – €70

·         Fifth prize – €50

·         Sixth prize – €30

The winner earns the right to participate (with accommodation and registration fee covered) in the FIDE World Amateur Championship, which will take place from November 4 to 14 in Vrnjačka Banja. If the winner is ineligible to compete due to rating (the World Amateur Championship is open to players with a standard rating below 2300), the prize will be transferred to the next-ranked player.

The Festival of Art, Science and Culture – FUNK, launched last year to mark the 50th anniversary of the University of Montenegro, promotes art, science, culture, study programs, and the scientific and artistic output of students and academic staff. This year’s edition, running from October 1 to November 1, features 30 programs across nine festival segments: Speaker’s Corner, Forum, Cinema, Theatre, Exhibition, Book, Workshops, Sport, and Gigs.

 

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