2025 October Update

We understand that players might be eager to play up, and we do our best to accommodate such requests whenever possible. However, to maintain fairness and consistency, we established a clear and transparent Play-up Policy. This helps ensure a more competitive and structured environment for players in the upper sections. If your decision to register is solely dependent on section placement, we strongly encourage you to review the Play-up Policy carefully before completing your registration. Please also note that section adjustments are typically made closer to the tournament date. This allows us to account for players who may gain rating points before the event and become eligible to play in higher sections. While players are allowed to select their preferred section at registration, we reserve the right to make final adjustments in accordance with the Play-up Policy.