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Can one enter FIDE tournaments at any age?

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blahblahblahlol

Im nearly 20, and have no experience in otb tournaments, have only played online since 2020, but want to enter them at some point, all i see is kids entering tournaments, are there tournaments for adults? How does it work? Someone please give an overview. Thanks!

tygxc

Yes, one can eneter a FIDE tournament at any age.
Most FIDE tournaments are open to all ages.
There are some special tournaments: -20, -15, +55, +65.

blahblahblahlol

So these -20 -15 65+ etc are special, and they constitute what% of the tournaments roughly? And the open to all ages are what %?

tygxc

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I guess > 90% are open to all ages.
See for yourself: https://www.fide.com/calendar

Onimiawa

I love chess age 63 ,and i will win

But never have to las vegas ,Nevada to play

Gambling ,what most people go for and Entertainment ,Food and slot machines

Rolling the dice too

Chess is my most favorite ,game

Always love a good challenge ,never afraid too lose or learn If i got the money ,put it up

I have played online and 90 percent of the times i won, a lot of people , i have beaten chess online Chess.com

Magnus sleeping ,i beat him 8 moves gave queen up then won ,i only played few times then

Stopped but if i do come to las Vegas i am sure to win

brianchesscake

You can enter most tournaments at any age (except, of course, the ones that are marked for scholastic chess or under 18, etc.) just be prepared to lose to people much younger than you!