18th EUROPEAN CHESS SOLVING CHAMPIONSHIP 2025
PRIZES
MONETARY PRIZES AND AWARDS
The results from ECSC 2025 will count towards the WFCC Fujairah Grand Prix 2025-26 series.
The monetary prizes listed below will be granted by
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah.
The monetary prizes for the solvers of ECSC 2025 are set at a total of €10,000 distributed as follows:
a) General Standings (Total: €3,800)
1st €1000, 2nd €900, 3rd €800, 4th €600, 5th €500
b) Special Categories (Total: €5,400)
- Women: 1st €450, 2nd €350, 3rd €250
- Seniors: 1st €450, 2nd €350, 3rd €250
- Greek Solvers: 1st €450, 2nd €350, 3rd €250
- Juniors U23: 1st €450, 2nd €350, 3rd €250
- Juniors U18: 1st €250, 2nd €200, 3rd €150
- Juniors U14: 1st €250, 2nd €200, 3rd €150
c) Solvers’ Rating Categories (Total: €800)
1st up to 2600 €200,
1st up to 2400 €200,
1st up to 2200 €200,
1st up to 2000 €200
Prize Rules
- Each solver can receive only one monetary prize (the highest one available).
- Prizes for Women, Seniors, and Juniors will be awarded regardless of the number of participants in each category.
- If the number of participants in any prize category is lower than the number of allocated prizes, the remaining funds will stay at the disposal of the Fujairah organizers.
- If a solver does not attend the prize-giving ceremony in person, their prize will be reduced by 20% and sent via bank transfer.
In addition to the monetary prizes, regular ECSC
awards will also be presented, including cups, medals, and certificates
to the winners.