HKSAR Rapid Chess Championship 2025
These is our national championship for Rapid Chess. Online registration for this event is now open. This event is FIDE rated for Rapid and only those with HKG FIDE ID can play. Time control: 15 minutes plus 10 seconds increment per move. Participants should present themselves before 18:45 on Friday 14th November, else will not be paired for round 1.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The winner of this category shall become the official player for HKG in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2025 in Doha, Qatar. (FIDE news)
*Proof of permanent residence is required for any official player so designated.
| Round | Day of week | Date |
| 1 to 3 | Friday | 14th November |
| 4 to 6 | Friday | 21st November |
| 7 to 9 | Friday | 28th November |
Entry Fee:
FREE – members of the Hong Kong Chess Federation Limited. Priority shall be given to members of HKCFL, non-members may be placed on a waiting list.
HKD770 – non-members.
List of players on chess-result
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Default time is 15 minutes that is when the clock runs out.
Venue:
7/F Smithfield Sports Centre
Kennedy Town
Deadline: *** Applications will be closed on 14th November, 2025 at 12 noon.
Restrictions: Due to the size of the venue the maximum number of players is 50.
