The 2023 Candidates, the second phase of the 89th Malta Chess Championship cycle, will be held 17-31 July 2024 at the Malta Chess Federation’s premises in Profs. Edward de Bono Ħandaq Middle School, St Ignatius College, Tal-Ħandaq l/o Ħal Qormi, Malta. The top 4 qualify to the Finals tournament. Refer to the regulations document for all information.
- Eligibility requirements: MCF member, MLT flag, Maltese citizen or ordinarily resident in Malta for 6+ years in last 8 calendar years, 1700+ standard rating on 1 Feb 2024 or 1800+ standard rating on 1 July 2024 or Top 10 qualifier at Preliminaries 2024.
- Registration: email info+candidates2024@chessmalta.com by 14 July 2024 12:00 noon.
- Scheduled play: We 17, Sa 20, Su 21, We 24, Sat 27, Su 28, and We 31 July 2023, at 18:00.
- Time control: 40/90m+30s:G/15m+30s, rated
- There is no entrance fee.
- Guaranteed cash prizes: 1st €100, 2nd €75, 3rd €50. Trophies for Top 3.
- Official tournament website at https://chess-results.com/Tnr958113.aspx