FIDE approves hybrid format for World Cup 2021 qualifiers
FIDE approves proposals of the four Continental Federations related to their qualification structures for the next FIDE World Cup to be held in July 2021. As the epidemical situation remains complicated all over the World, a significant number of qualifiers will be held in the hybrid format. This decision is considered inevitable and exceptional in order to enable the qualification process. Specific Technical Requirements Tournament Regulations Arbiters Arbiters for each playing venue are nominated by the Continental Presidents in consultation with GSC. According to Art. 16.8 of the FIDE Onli...
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