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International Dortmund Chess Days part of the FIDE Circuit for the first time

In its 52nd edition, the renowned chess festival will be part of the official FIDE Circuit 2025 for the first time. This will give the traditional Sparkassen Chess Trophy even more international significance and make it even more attractive for many top players.

Already 59 FIDE titled players on the starting list in the A-Open

The Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2025 has once again announced itself as one of the most important chess events in Germany. Already now, well over a month before the start, 59 title holders are firmly registered in the prestigious A-Open. These include 16 grandmasters - impressive proof of the enormous appeal of this traditional tournament.

Tournament tip for rapid chess on 28 June in the Alte Schmiede

In August, you will visit us at the Alte Schmiede cultural centre for the Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2025 in Dortmund-Huckarde. However, we would like to inform you that at the very same location an attractive event organized by Dortmund's oldest chess club will be taking place as early as next month.

ChessMood sponsors the ‘Game of the Day’ at the Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2025

ChessMood sponsors the ‘Game of the Day’ at the International Dortmund Chess Days - Daily prize worth 297 US dollars

The International Dortmund Chess Days are pleased to announce an exciting partnership: ChessMood, one of the leading international online chess platforms, will be the official sponsor of the ‘Game of the Day’ this year.

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