Aeroflot Open 2025

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Aeroflot Open 2025! This year marks the 20th anniversary of this legendary chess festival – a truly remarkable milestone. We are delighted to see the Aeroflot Open continue its rich tradition. Over the years, almost all the greatest stars of the chess world have graced this festival, including Magnus Carlsen, Alexander Grischuk, Ian Nepomniachtchi, the reigning World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju and many other celebrated grandmasters. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Aeroflot for their unwavering support of this festival, the prize fund of which has grown even larger this year. Special thanks also go to "The Carlton, Moscow" hotel for providing a magnificent venue in the heart of the Russian capital. I wish all participants good luck, inspiration, and a tournament full of brilliant games!

I am delighted to welcome you to the 20th anniversary of the Aeroflot Open International Chess Tournament. As spring unfolds, the legendary festival reunites the world's finest grandmasters along with countless enthusiasts of this intricate and refined game.
In both chess and aviation, only the most dedicated individuals are involved. I firmly believe that the Aeroflot Open 2025 will, as always, exceed our expectations, showcasing new talents and records, remarkable performances, exhilarating matches, and stunning openings.
This year's tournament has significantly raised the stakes with a prize fund of 20 million rubles, including a guaranteed allocation of 400 000 rubles for the children's tournament, contributing to the bright future of Russian chess.
Wishing you all the best of luck and spectacular games! I look forward to seeing you at the Aeroflot Open 2025!