Amateur Tournaments
Registrations for the Tata Steel Chess amateur tournaments open on Friday 1 November 2024, 10:00 CET
Are you a chess player looking to test your skills against other players and compete next to your favorite Grandmaster? The Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 offers players of all ratings the chance to participate in the traditional amateur tournaments. Take the chance to compete during the annual event in Wijk aan Zee in one of multiple tournament formats.
Events
The amateur tournaments feature multiple events, so there is a tournament for every type of player during the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025:
- Weekend three-round event (17-19 January 2025)
- Weekday three-round event (20-22 January 2025)
- Nine-round event (24 Jan – 2 Feb 2025)
You can register for one of three events. Playing groups are based on rating, ensuring you compete against opponents at your own playing strength. For more information and registrations, visit our amateur tournaments website