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About the event

The World Women’s Team Championship 2025 will take place in Linares, Spain, bringing together the world’s top national teams to compete for the prestigious title. Known as the “Cathedral of Chess,” Linares has a rich history of hosting elite tournaments, making it the perfect stage for this landmark event.

The championship will showcase the best of women’s team chess, combining high-level competition with the cultural and historical charm of Andalusia.

Schedule

Date Time Event Time
Control
17 Nov — Arrivals —
TBA Opening Ceremony, Technical Meeting —
18 Nov 1:30 pm Round 1 45’ + 30”
5:30 pm Round 2
19 Nov 1:30 pm
Pool Stage. 12 teams
Two Pools of six teams each · Round Robins
Round 3
5:30 pm Round 4
20 Nov 1:30 pm Round 5
21 Nov 1:30 pm
Play-off · 8 teams
Four highest-ranked teams from each Pool · Knock-out
Quarter finals, Match 1		 45’ + 30”
5:30 pm Quarter finals, Match 2
9:30 pm Tie-breaks 3’ + 2”
22 Nov 1:30 pm Semi-finals, Match 1 45’ + 30”
5:30 pm Semi-finals, Match 2
9:30 pm Tie-breaks 3’ + 2”
23 Nov 11:30 am Small Final & Final, Match 1 45’ + 30”
3:30 pm Small Final & Final, Match 2 45’ + 30”
7:30 pm Tie-break 3’ + 2”
TBA Closing Ceremony —
24 Nov — Departures —

Regulations

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Principals

Role Name FED
FIDE President Dvorkovich Arkady FIDE
FIDE President’s assistant Kiselev Konstantin FIDE
FIDE Deputy President Anand Viswanathan IND
Chief Arbiter Mena Sarasola Jesus ESP
Deputy Chief Arbiter Alhammadi Faisal UAE
Fair Play Officer Srebrnic Ana SLO
Technical Delegate Balashova Maria FIDE
Head of the Appeal Committee Nikolopoulos Panagiotis GRE
Press Officer Rahal Michael ESP
Arbiter Krifa, Najla TUN
Arbiter Rondon Chacon, Yolys Desiree PAN
Arbiter Muratet Carmona, Alexandra AND
Arbiter Dimitrijevic, Aleksandra ITA
Arbiter Mireia Ramon ESP
Arbiter Martinez Hernandez, Noemi ESP

Venue

Where? Hotel Anibal (Linares)

Located right in the area where you can savor the finest cuisine and explore the most beautiful corners of Linares.
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