Sharjah Masters 2025: Information and Details
Sharjah masters is one of the strongest open tournaments in chess. The A catagory is only for 2500 and above FIDE Rated chess players.
Event Categories & Entry Fees
| Section | Rating Range | Players Allowed | Entry Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharjah Masters A | 2500+ | 80 (100) | Rating 2600+: USD 0 |
| Rating 2500–2599: USD 100 | |||
| Sharjah Masters B | 1900+ | 60 (100) | GMs, IMs & WGMs: USD 0 |
| Rating 2200–2399: USD 200 | |||
| Rating 2100–2199: USD 300 | |||
| Rating 1900–2099: USD 350 | |||
| Sharjah Masters C | 1400–1899 | 60 (60) | GMs, IMs & WGMs: USD 0 |
| Rating 1800–1899: USD 100 | |||
| Rating 1700–1799: USD 150 | |||
| Rating 1600–1699: USD 200 | |||
| Rating 1500–1599: USD 250 | |||
| Rating 1400–1499: USD 300 |
Event Details
- Dates:
- Arrival: May 16, 2025
- Departure: May 26, 2025
- Location:
- Sharjah Cultural & Chess Club, Sharjah, UAE
- Format:
- 9 Rounds Swiss System
- Time Control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move
- 30-minute delay tolerance
Visa & Accommodation
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| Participant Visa | USD 100 |
| Coaches/Accompanying Persons | USD 150 |
| Official Hotel – Centro Rotana Sharjah | Single: USD 120/night (Full Board) |
| Double: USD 170/night (Full Board) |
Prize Distribution
| Position | Masters A (USD) | Masters B (USD) | Masters C (USD) |
|---|
| 1st | 15,000 | 2,300 | 1,500 |
| 2nd | 10,000 | 1,800 | 1,100 |
| 3rd | 7,000 | 1,300 | 900 |
| 4th | 5,000 | 1,000 | 700 |
| 5th | 4,000 | 700 | 500 |
| 6th | 3,000 | 500 | – |
| 7th | 2,500 | – | – |
| 8th | 2,000 | – | – |
| 9th | 1,600 | – | – |
| 10th | 1,500 | – | – |
| 11th | 1,400 | – | – |
| 12th | 1,300 | – | – |
| 13th | 1,200 | – | – |
| 14th | 1,100 | – | – |
| 15th | 1,000 | – | – |
| Best Female | 1,000 | 200 | – |
| Best U2200 | – | 500 | – |
| Best U2100 | – | 400 | – |
| Best U2000 | – | 300 | – |
| Best U1600 | – | – | 300 |
| Best SHJ Player | – | 200 | 200 |
Schedule Overview (UAE Time, GMT+4)
| Date | Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16 | Friday | 12:00 | Arrival |
| May 17 | Saturday | 15:30 | Opening Ceremony |
| May 18–24 | Daily | 15:00 | Rounds 1–8 |
| May 25 | Sunday | 15:00 | Round 9 |
| May 25 | Sunday | 20:30 | Closing Ceremony |
| May 26 | Monday | 12:00 | Departure |
Contact Information
- Website: sharjahchess.ae/masters
- Email: shjchessmasters2020@gmail.com
- Director: IA/IO Murad Abdulla