September 10-13, 2023
Vladivostok
Move by move,
we cultivate a culture of intellect
International
Chess Tournament
Chess Tournament
The official sports program of the Eastern Economic Forum
EEF Cup 2023: What It Will Be Like
The intellectual program of the Eastern Economic Forum traditionally consists of three segments: sports, business, and cultural. The program invites participation from global chess stars, athletes from the Far East, residents of Vladivostok city, EEF guests, and television viewers across the country.
The International Chess Tournament for the EEF Cup is a significant celebration for intellectuals and a powerful systematic event aimed at cultivating intellectual culture in the Far East.
Stay updated on the news of the most intellectual event in the East of the country through our social media channels:
The International Chess Tournament for the EEF Cup is a significant celebration for intellectuals and a powerful systematic event aimed at cultivating intellectual culture in the Far East.
Stay updated on the news of the most intellectual event in the East of the country through our social media channels:
The EEF Cup 2023
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Follow the links — keep track of the events that interest you, register, and participate in person (the schedule might change — stay updated with the news).
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The program on Russky Island
Interactive Tournament Broadcast
September 10-14, 2023
September 10-14, 2023
Business Lounge for Negotiations and Chess Games
*Time and date to be confirmed
*Time and date to be confirmed
*Time and date to be confirmed
*Time and date to be confirmed
Intellectual Lounge
As part of the EEF Cup, the Intellectual Lounge will open its doors, where you’ll be greeted by the warm host, International Women’s Grandmaster Alina Bivol.
The Intellectual Lounge is a unique space with a captivating view of the Eastern Bosporus Strait, where participants and guests of the EEF can meet in a cozy atmosphere.
The lounge will be operational throughout the day, offering a buffet with tea, coffee, and light snacks. You’ll have the opportunity to spend time with representatives of intellectual sports, arrange negotiations over a game of chess, and engage with business partners in an informal setting.
Visitors to the lounge will get acquainted with global chess stars, Go game champions, and partners of the "DV-Intellect" project, who are at the forefront of shaping the intellectual culture of the Far East.
The lounge will host an online broadcast of the Eastern Economic Forum Cup tournament and a presentation of the ancient game Quaterniti. Additionally, guests of the Intellectual Lounge will have the chance to play a chess game with international grandmasters.
The Intellectual Lounge is a unique space with a captivating view of the Eastern Bosporus Strait, where participants and guests of the EEF can meet in a cozy atmosphere.
The lounge will be operational throughout the day, offering a buffet with tea, coffee, and light snacks. You’ll have the opportunity to spend time with representatives of intellectual sports, arrange negotiations over a game of chess, and engage with business partners in an informal setting.
Visitors to the lounge will get acquainted with global chess stars, Go game champions, and partners of the "DV-Intellect" project, who are at the forefront of shaping the intellectual culture of the Far East.
The lounge will host an online broadcast of the Eastern Economic Forum Cup tournament and a presentation of the ancient game Quaterniti. Additionally, guests of the Intellectual Lounge will have the chance to play a chess game with international grandmasters.
Blitz Tournament for Forum Participants
Blitz or speed chess differs from classical chess in that players have a limited amount of time to make their moves. Each player has less than 10 minutes for the entire game. This format requires quicker calculation of variations and a solid grasp of standard positions, where time becomes a crucial factor.
The Blitz Tournament for EEF guests will take place in the premises of the Scientific Library of the Far Eastern Federal University, on the 10th level of building "A."
The event is operated by Roscongress Sport.
For all details, please refer to the organizers at Roscongress Sport.
The Blitz Tournament for EEF guests will take place in the premises of the Scientific Library of the Far Eastern Federal University, on the 10th level of building "A."
The event is operated by Roscongress Sport.
For all details, please refer to the organizers at Roscongress Sport.
Simultaneous Blindfold Game Session
Blindfold chess is a chess game where the player plays without looking at the board. The opponent’s moves are announced verbally. If both players are playing blindfolded, then a mediator is involved, who either moves the pieces on the board or records the moves.
The Simultaneous Blindfold Game Session for EEF guests will take place in the premises of the Scientific Library of the Far Eastern Federal University, on the 10th level of building "A."
The event is operated by Roscongress Sport.
For all details, please refer to the organizers at Roscongress Sport.
The Simultaneous Blindfold Game Session for EEF guests will take place in the premises of the Scientific Library of the Far Eastern Federal University, on the 10th level of building "A."
The event is operated by Roscongress Sport.
For all details, please refer to the organizers at Roscongress Sport.
Business Session on Current Topics in Education and Sports
The theme of this year’s business session will be: "Intellectual Sports Center of Far Eastern Federal University as a Tool for Integrating Sports and Education."
In a similar discussion last year, prominent representatives of the country’s chess elite, leaders of chess federations from the Far East, representatives of the sports community, and government officials participated. At the end of the discussion, all participants unanimously concluded that for the effective development of the Far East, a serious intellectual reboot is necessary. This reboot would help stem the outflow of talented young individuals from the region. Therefore, the potential for chess in the Far East is enormous.
After the Eastern Economic Forum hosted a chess tournament on its premises for the first time, it became evident that the Far East has a real chance to become part of the global chess scene and play a decisive role in shaping the sports calendar of the Asia-Pacific region.
Throughout 2023, the development of the intellectual culture system has made significant progress.
In a similar discussion last year, prominent representatives of the country’s chess elite, leaders of chess federations from the Far East, representatives of the sports community, and government officials participated. At the end of the discussion, all participants unanimously concluded that for the effective development of the Far East, a serious intellectual reboot is necessary. This reboot would help stem the outflow of talented young individuals from the region. Therefore, the potential for chess in the Far East is enormous.
After the Eastern Economic Forum hosted a chess tournament on its premises for the first time, it became evident that the Far East has a real chance to become part of the global chess scene and play a decisive role in shaping the sports calendar of the Asia-Pacific region.
Throughout 2023, the development of the intellectual culture system has made significant progress.
The program in Vladivostok
September, 8 from 15:00
with grandmaster Vladislav Artemiev
Children up to 18 years old can participate. Limited number of seats
with grandmaster Vladislav Artemiev
Children up to 18 years old can participate. Limited number of seats
September, 9 14:00-18:00
The winners will receive valuable gifts, and also trips to events with grandmasters
The winners will receive valuable gifts, and also trips to events with grandmasters
Opening of the VEF Cup for citizens - photo-autograph session and super blitz with the grandmaster
September, 10 from 13:00
The match is conducted by Vladislav Artemyev, one of the TOP-10 Russian chess players, two-time Russian blitz champion, one of the strongest blitz players in the world. The grandmaster has 1 minute on the clock for the entire game, the participant has 5 minutes. Everyone is invited to the grand opening, to the game - chess players under 18 years of age who passed the selection on September 8.
The match is conducted by Vladislav Artemyev, one of the TOP-10 Russian chess players, two-time Russian blitz champion, one of the strongest blitz players in the world. The grandmaster has 1 minute on the clock for the entire game, the participant has 5 minutes. Everyone is invited to the grand opening, to the game - chess players under 18 years of age who passed the selection on September 8.
Simultaneous game session with Grandmaster and VEF Cup commentator Alina Bivol
September, 10 from 14:30
Charming chess player plays 25 boards at the same time. Alina's opponents are selected in tournaments on September 8 and 9
Charming chess player plays 25 boards at the same time. Alina's opponents are selected in tournaments on September 8 and 9
September, 11 from 12:00. Cinema Ocean
One of the youngest grandmasters in the world, world junior champion Raunak Sadhvani and his father Bharat Sadhvani, and also the youngest grandmaster of Russia Volodar Murzin and his mother. Geeks will answer all the questions of chess players and their parents, tell about their career and modern possibilities of the world of chess.
Limited number of seats
One of the youngest grandmasters in the world, world junior champion Raunak Sadhvani and his father Bharat Sadhvani, and also the youngest grandmaster of Russia Volodar Murzin and his mother. Geeks will answer all the questions of chess players and their parents, tell about their career and modern possibilities of the world of chess.
Limited number of seats
September, 11 and 12 from 14:00 to 22:00
broadcast of the tournament
September, 13 from 11:00
broadcast of the superfinal
In the chess pavilion on the Embankment, it will be possible to live watch the game of the main team of the VEF Cup 2023. Local chess players will comment on games in the pavilion
broadcast of the tournament
September, 13 from 11:00
broadcast of the superfinal
In the chess pavilion on the Embankment, it will be possible to live watch the game of the main team of the VEF Cup 2023. Local chess players will comment on games in the pavilion
Big blitz with the participation of citizens and participants of the EEF Cup
September, 13 from 15:00
Players of the EEF Cup, who completed the program on the Russian Island, play with the townspeople. Chess players who passed the selection on September 8 and 9 are invited
Players of the EEF Cup, who completed the program on the Russian Island, play with the townspeople. Chess players who passed the selection on September 8 and 9 are invited
THE EEF CUP
The EEF Cup is a grand event for intellectuals of Russia, residents of Vladivostok, guests of the economic forum, and athletes from the Far East.
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ABOUT THE EEF CUP
Participants
*Representative of the Far Eastern region is determined based on one of the following criteria: 1) Rapid rating as of August 15, 2023; 2) Qualifying regional tournament.
**In case of the winner's refusal, the second-place holder takes their place.
***The list of foreign participants may undergo slight changes.
****"Far East-Intellect" Club on the international online platform Lichess - a project of the Autonomous Nonprofit Organization "SIC "Far East-Intellect" in the online space, aimed at creating a community of Far Eastern chess players. Currently, the club has more than 2700 members.
**In case of the winner's refusal, the second-place holder takes their place.
***The list of foreign participants may undergo slight changes.
****"Far East-Intellect" Club on the international online platform Lichess - a project of the Autonomous Nonprofit Organization "SIC "Far East-Intellect" in the online space, aimed at creating a community of Far Eastern chess players. Currently, the club has more than 2700 members.
regulations and rules
Why Are We Hosting the EEF Cup for the Second Consecutive Year?
We are convinced that the Far Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) Cup is not only one of the most vibrant and captivating events of the Far Eastern region but also holds significant practical value for both the residents of the Far East and the entire country.
First and foremost, we believe that hosting an international chess tournament within the highly publicized event like the EEF is a real opportunity to popularize chess and intellectual culture on a broader scale.
Conducting such a tournament in the Russian Far East contributes to engaging the intellectual and sports communities of the region in the national and global agendas.
We aspire to have the sporting level of the EEF Cup provide Far Eastern chess players the chance to fulfill norms for achieving sports titles. Presently, tournaments of such level are scarce in the Russian Far East, making it necessary for Far Eastern players to participate in tournaments in the western parts of the country to earn titles like grandmaster.
When envisioning the EEF Cup, we considered the necessity of establishing a complementary system of chess tournaments in the Russian Far East. This is why the winners of such Far Eastern tournaments as "Seaside Town," "Cup of the Head of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)," "Hydrostroy Cup," and the Far Eastern Championship are invited to the EEF Cup. Furthermore, the EEF Cup itself has the potential to serve as a qualifying stage for more significant competitions.
By hosting the EEF Cup, we demonstrate that the Russian Far East possesses centers of competence and organizational potential for hosting more substantial international sports and media events, even under the aegis of international organizations.
Conducting a tournament with such international representation plays a crucial role in overcoming the isolation of Russian athletes and stands as an excellent example of international sports solidarity.
The substantial prize fund makes the EEF Cup one of the much-needed chess competitions of our time. It supports the professional activity of chess players in Russia and helps prevent Russian chess players from switching sporting citizenship.
Lastly, we believe that the mention of the EEF Cup in global news agencies contributes to raising awareness about the Far Eastern region and makes it an attractive tourist destination.
First and foremost, we believe that hosting an international chess tournament within the highly publicized event like the EEF is a real opportunity to popularize chess and intellectual culture on a broader scale.
Conducting such a tournament in the Russian Far East contributes to engaging the intellectual and sports communities of the region in the national and global agendas.
We aspire to have the sporting level of the EEF Cup provide Far Eastern chess players the chance to fulfill norms for achieving sports titles. Presently, tournaments of such level are scarce in the Russian Far East, making it necessary for Far Eastern players to participate in tournaments in the western parts of the country to earn titles like grandmaster.
When envisioning the EEF Cup, we considered the necessity of establishing a complementary system of chess tournaments in the Russian Far East. This is why the winners of such Far Eastern tournaments as "Seaside Town," "Cup of the Head of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)," "Hydrostroy Cup," and the Far Eastern Championship are invited to the EEF Cup. Furthermore, the EEF Cup itself has the potential to serve as a qualifying stage for more significant competitions.
By hosting the EEF Cup, we demonstrate that the Russian Far East possesses centers of competence and organizational potential for hosting more substantial international sports and media events, even under the aegis of international organizations.
Conducting a tournament with such international representation plays a crucial role in overcoming the isolation of Russian athletes and stands as an excellent example of international sports solidarity.
The substantial prize fund makes the EEF Cup one of the much-needed chess competitions of our time. It supports the professional activity of chess players in Russia and helps prevent Russian chess players from switching sporting citizenship.
Lastly, we believe that the mention of the EEF Cup in global news agencies contributes to raising awareness about the Far Eastern region and makes it an attractive tourist destination.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Become the Driving Force of the Intellectual Community
The Autonomous Nonprofit Organization "Sports-Intellectual Club 'Far East-Intellect'" is the organizer of a complex of educational, sports, and recreational projects.
About the project
Our goal is to contribute to the development of the intellectual potential of society, the creation of a system aimed both at identifying and supporting talented children, and in general at the overall intellectual development of schoolchildren and youth.
Chess is one of the possible elements of this system. Chess as a game, a sport, an element of leisure and culture form the skills of critical thinking, strategic and tactical planning among the younger generation, instill an intellectual culture.
Contribution to the development of intelligence is a contribution to the future, an investment in the quality of human capital.
We believe that this work should have been systematic and consistent, and in it, we very much count on partnership both from the side of the state, and from the side of socially responsible business.
Chess is one of the possible elements of this system. Chess as a game, a sport, an element of leisure and culture form the skills of critical thinking, strategic and tactical planning among the younger generation, instill an intellectual culture.
Contribution to the development of intelligence is a contribution to the future, an investment in the quality of human capital.
We believe that this work should have been systematic and consistent, and in it, we very much count on partnership both from the side of the state, and from the side of socially responsible business.
OUR PROJECTS
An open ecosystem for the development of human capital
Become a member of the project — support the EEF Cup
ANO SIK "DV-Intellect" is a non—profit organization that exists at the expense of contributions from caring businessmen who show social responsibility.
Now the organization's account is being paid for:
- preparation of the international tournament for the WEF Cup,
- overhaul in the premises provided by the Mayor's Office for the placement of the chess club in Vladivostok,
- maintenance of the leisure intellectual space on the Vladivostok embankment — the Seven Hills site, support for internal events, community development,
- the development of the only large—scale online club of the Far East on the LiChess global platform. There are weekly tournaments for drawing of valuable and significant prizes, and also vouchers for talented children for participation in Russian competitions,
- the launch of the program "Chess in schools", according to which already in In September 2023, free chess lessons will start in 10 schools in Vladivostok. 24 teachers have already received certificates of the state certificate of completion of the program of additional professional education on the basis of FEFU.
Contribution to the development of chess in the Far East is a contribution to the future. Investing in the quality of human capital. Chess, as a game, a sport, an element of leisure and interest — forms mathematical thinking skills, critical assessment, strategic and tactical planning in youth.