The Curro Durbanville Rapid Open has become one of Cape Town’s most anticipated annual chess events, attracting players from across the Western Cape and beyond. Now in its fourth edition, the 2025 tournament promises an even greater experience—bringing together a diverse mix of rising juniors, seasoned competitors, and chess enthusiasts in a competitive and family-friendly atmosphere.
Organized by the African Chess Lounge in partnership with Curro Durbanville High School, this one-day event offers a dynamic and well-structured rapid chess experience featuring seven rounds of Swiss-format chess, governed by the latest FIDE rules.
Over R6,000 in cash and vouchers will be awarded across all sections, including prizes for the top 5 finishers and Best Female Player in each section.
Registration link: https://bit.ly/4thcurrorapid
Registration for the tournament will close on Thursday 17 July at 12 midnight.
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| Sections | Criteria | Entry Fee | Time Control |
| Championship (FIDE)
|
7 Round Swiss
(Chess SA / FIDE rating 1800 & above) |
R 100 | 15/15 +5 sipm |
| Advanced (FIDE) | 7 Round Swiss
(Chess SA / FIDE rating 1500 -1799) |
R 100 | 15/15 +5 sipm |
| Intermediate | 7 Round Swiss
(CHESSA rating 1200-1499) |
R 100 | 15/15 +5 sipm |
| Beginner
|
7 Round Swiss
(CHESSA RATING up to 1200) |
R 100 | 15/15 +5 sipm |
please can you send the banking details for the 19th July Rapid. I booked the ticket and selected manual payment but now cannot get back to the page with the banking details.
Good day. We are not administering this event but page 5 of the tournament brochure has the banking details and instructions to forward proof of payment.
https://chesshub.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/4th-Curro-Rapid-Open-2025.pdf