Chess & Mates Festival - Qualifications

🎉♟ CHESS & MATES FESTIVAL – BRUSSELS EDITION ♟🎉

📍 13 & 14 September 2025
📌 Two iconic venues: the Old Stock Exchange & the Royal Gallery

Get ready for two thrilling days of chess fun, friendships, and fierce competition in the heart of Brussels! 💥

🗓 Day 1 – 13 Sept

Qualifications at the majestic Old Stock Exchange
Rapid & Blitz tournaments

🗓 Day 2 – 14 Sept

Finals at the stunning Royal Gallery

✨ Three categories, for every level:
🔴 Red Mates (0–1000 Elo)
🟡 Yellow Mates (1000–1500 Elo)
⚫ Black Mates (1500–2000 Elo)

💡 New this year: We're introducing a point system in order to qualify for the finals!

🎟 Early bird tickets available until 30 June – don’t miss out!

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