Hello, dear chess enthusiasts around the world!
Velemajstor Chess Club Brčko is proud to announce nine international tournaments to be held from November 30 to December 20, 2025 in hotel Jelena, Brcko! For more informations about playing hall please SEE MAP.
We have prepared a rich program designed for players of all levels:
- Three IM tournaments
- Three GM tournaments
- Numerous blitz and rapid tournaments
This is the perfect opportunity to gain ELO points or achieve FM, IM, or GM norms. The organizers ensure all necessary conditions for the competition in the beautiful venue of Hotel “Jelena” in the city of Brčko, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
For detailed information regarding rules, accommodation, and transportation, feel free to contact the organizers via email, WhatsApp, or Viber at +387 65 446 328.
We are convinced you will enjoy our city, and we promise to do our best to make you feel comfortable and happy.
GENS UNA SUMUS!
IMPORTANT:
Registration and Fee Payment Instructions
First option:
To ensure your secure participation and guarantee your spot in the tournament, all registration fees (or a mandatory deposit) must be paid in advance (20%). Due to our international attendance, we highly recommend using **RIA Money Transfer** or **Western Union** for payment, as it provides a wide global network and fast service.
**Please use the following details for the transfer:**
Full Name: Sandro-Marko Mikanović
Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
City: Brcko
Postal Code: 76100
Address: Episkopa Nikolaja Velimirovića 1
Contact: +387 65 446 328
Email: skvelemajstor@gmail.com
**IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING FEES:**After sending the payment, **you must email us the Transaction/PIN number** provided by RIA so we can confirm and process your entry immediately.
Second option:
You can also pay by a Bank transfer.
Name: ŠK Velemajstor
Address: Jovana Ducica 4
City: 76100 Brcko
Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bank name: Nova Banka a.d. Banja Luka
IBAN: BA395550000070785089
SWIFT: NOBIBA22
More information of payment instructions download below:
INO PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS – download
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Tournament name:
- Chess Festival Brcko 2025 – GM1, IM1 – 30.11. – 06.12.2025.g.
- Chess Festival Brcko 2025 – GM2, IM2 – 07.12. – 13.12.2025.g.
- Chess Festival Brcko 2025 – GM3, IM3 – 14.12. – 20.12.2025.g.
Place: Hotel Jelena, Bulevar mira 5, Brcko – SEE MAP
Sistem of the tournament: Round Robin, 9 rounds, FIDE variant
Time Control: 90 minutes for first 40 moves, then 15 minutes for rest of the game and 30 seconds bonification.
Participants: All players with FIDE ID
Tournament name:
- Chess Festival Brcko 2025 – GM1, IM1 – 30.11. – 06.12.2025.g.
- Chess Festival Brcko 2025 – GM2, IM2 – 07.12. – 13.12.2025.g.
- Chess Festival Brcko 2025 – GM3, IM3 – 14.12. – 20.12.2025.g.
Place: Hotel Jelena, Bulevar mira 5, Brcko – SEE MAP
Sistem of the tournament: Round Robin, 9 rounds, FIDE variant
Time Control: 90 minutes for first 40 moves, then 15 minutes for rest of the game and 30 seconds bonification.
Participants: All players with FIDE ID
Schedule: IM1, GM1
- round 30.11. – 16:00 pm
- round 01.12. – 16:00 pm
- round 02.12. – 10:00 a.m.
- round 03.12. – 10:00 pm
- round 03.12. – 16:00 pm
- round 04.12. – 10:00 a.m.
- round 04.12. – 16:00 pm
- round 05.12. – 16:00 pm
- round 06.12. – 09:00 am
Schedule: IM2, GM2
- round 07.12. – 16:00 pm
- round 08.12. – 16:00 pm
- round 09.12. – 10:00 am
- round 09.12. – 16:00 pm
- round 10.12. – 16:00 pm
- round 11.12. – 10:00 am
- round 11.12. – 16:00 pm
- round 12.12. – 16:00 pm
- round 13.12. – 09:00 am
Schedule: IM3
- round 14.12. – 16:00 pm
- round 15.12. – 16:00 pm
- round 16.12. – 10:00 am
- round 16.12. – 16:00 pm
- round 17.12. – 16:00 pm
- round 18.12. – 10:00 am
- round 18.12. – 16:00 pm
- round 19.12. – 16:00 pm
- round 20.12. – 09:00 am
Information:
The organizer provides an air-conditioned playing hall and all necessary chess equipment.
Possible registration for the tournament: +387 65 446 328 (Viber, Whatsup), ili skvelemajstor@gmail.com
Currently registered players are shown on link below: