2nd Int. Gorulmeyen Gazete Blind and Visually Impaired Chess Tournament..

The 2nd International Gorulmeyen Gazete Visually Impaired Chess Tournament will be organized by Gorulmeyen Gazete, Turkiye’s first and only newspaper dedicated to people with visual impairments, in cooperation with Istiklal Chess Sports Club and the Turkish Chess Federation (TCF). Offering an unforgettable festival atmosphere enriched with culture, art, and music, the tournament will take place from 16 to 20 November 2026 at the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) Şile Camp for People with Disabilities and Social Facilities. Visually impaired players participating in the tournament, along with one accompanying person each, will be provided with free accommodation at the facilities throughout the event.
This prestigious tournament will bring together 40 players from Türkiye and 24 international players, selected according to the maximum rating ranking based on the November 2026 list, as well as titled players and visually impaired chess players from abroad holding FIDE ratings. Games will be played at a time control of 90 minutes per player, with a 30-second increment per move, using an 8-round Swiss System format.
The tournament will be rated for both FIDE ELO and Turkish National Rating (UKD). Players wishing to participate can submit their applications by completing the online registration form provided below this announcement. Following the application deadline, the final list of participants, determined according to the maximum rating ranking, will be published on istanbul.tsf.org.tr after the registration deadline.
At the conclusion of the tournament, the top-performing players will receive trophies and a share of the total prize fund of TRY 100,000. All players who complete the tournament will also receive a certificate of participation. Further information about the event is available in the official tournament regulations. Gorulmeyen Gazete hosts the 1st International Chess Tournament for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Turkiye..
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