Hanoi, February 14 (VNA) - Two Vietnamese chess masters will compete at the International Chess Festival -- Aeroflot Open -- in Moscow, Russia, from February 20 to March 3.
International Master TranTuan Minh will participate in the Open A class for competitors whose FIDE rating is higher than 2,549.
His younger brother, FIDE Master Tran Minh Thang, will play in the Open B category for players with Elo from 2,299 to 2,550.
Both are currently in Moscow for training and warm-up at an open tournament.
The Aeroflot, which is popular globally, will be held for the 15th time. This event is open to chess players of varied qualifications -- from unrated to those with high rating.
There are three Open Tournaments (A, B and C) and players are divided according to their ratings in this nine-round event.
In addition to the Open Tournaments, a Blitz Tournament will be held as part of the festival.
This time, the festival’s guaranteed prize money amounts to 140,000 euros (149,000 USD).
International Master TranTuan Minh will participate in the Open A class for competitors whose FIDE rating is higher than 2,549.
His younger brother, FIDE Master Tran Minh Thang, will play in the Open B category for players with Elo from 2,299 to 2,550.
Both are currently in Moscow for training and warm-up at an open tournament.
The Aeroflot, which is popular globally, will be held for the 15th time. This event is open to chess players of varied qualifications -- from unrated to those with high rating.
There are three Open Tournaments (A, B and C) and players are divided according to their ratings in this nine-round event.
In addition to the Open Tournaments, a Blitz Tournament will be held as part of the festival.
This time, the festival’s guaranteed prize money amounts to 140,000 euros (149,000 USD).
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