The European Women Chess Championship is one of the most significant competitions in the chess calendar and holds a rich history in promoting young talent. The event has evolved into being a crucial qualifying event for the FIDE Women’s World Cup, with at least 10 players expected to qualify for the world cup from this tournament this year. The tournament is not just about winning, it also provides an important platform for young emerging players to gain recognition.
The inclusion of players from various countries and different skill levels provides a good competitive environment for them to grow. The 2025 edition of the European Women Chess Championship is set to begin on 31 March and end on 11 April 2025 at the Rodos Palace Conference Hotel in Rhodes, Greece. The championship marks the 25th edition of the event and will feature a total of 140 players from 34 European federations. Now, let’s take a look at the schedule of the tournament.
Full Schedule Of The European Women Chess Championship 2025
| Date | Event | Your Time (GMT+5:30) |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Round 1 | 5:30 PM |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Round 2 | 5:30 PM |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Round 3 | 5:30 PM |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Round 4 | 5:30 PM |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Round 5 | 5:30 PM |
| Apr 5, 2025 | Round 6 | 5:30 PM |
| Apr 7, 2025 | Round 7 | 5:30 PM |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Round 8 | 5:30 PM |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Round 9 | 5:30 PM |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Round 10 | 5:30 PM |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Round 11 | 3:30 PM |
Format Of The European Women Chess Championship 2025
The tournament features a Swiss format, which means the players will be paired based on their performance in the previous rounds rather than a knockout format. The championship will include 11 rounds, with each player getting 90 minutes for the first 40 moves with an additional 30 minutes for the remaining game.
Top Players Of The European Women Chess Championship 2025
The tournament features a total of 137 players, and here are the top 10 players to watch out for in the event. You can also watch the full list here.
| No. | Title | Name | FIDE ID | Federation (FED) | Rating (Rtg) |
| 1 | GM | Batsiashvili, Nino | 13602993 | GEO | 2473 |
| 2 | IM | Injac, Teodora | 932400 | SRB | 2454 |
| 3 | IM | Arabidze, Meri | 13604040 | GEO | 2447 |
| 4 | IM | Tsolakidou, Stavroula | 4264312 | GRE | 2445 |
| 5 | IM | Wagner, Dinara | 24157570 | GER | 2440 |
| 6 | IM | Badelka, Olga | 13509926 | AUT | 2429 |
| 7 | IM | Javakhishvili, Lela | 13601458 | GEO | 2429 |
| 8 | GM | Ushenina, Anna | 14110911 | UKR | 2428 |
| 9 | GM | Stefanova, Antoaneta | 2902257 | BUL | 2426 |
| 10 | GM | Khotenashvili, Bella | 13602640 | GEO | 2418 |
Prize Money Of The European Women Chess Championship 2025
| Rank | Prize |
| 1st | €10,000 |
| 2nd | €8,000 |
| 3rd | €7,000 |
| 4th | €6,000 |
| 5th | €5,000 |
| 6th | €4,000 |
| 7th | $3,000 |
| 8th | $2,000 |
| 9th-11th | $1,500 each |
| 12th-20th | $1,000 each |
When And Where To Watch The European Women Chess Championship 2025
Fans can watch the live streaming of the event on multiple platforms like Chess.com, Chess24, and the official website of the European Chess Union.
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