Dubai Chess & Culture Club Professional Chess Club
Total prize fund of the tournament is US$ 50,000
A) Main Prizes:
| 1st Place | US$ 13,000 + Trophy | 9th Place | US$ 1,500 |
| 2nd Place | US$ 7,000 | 10th Place | US$ 1,300 |
| 3rd Place | US$ 5,000 | 11th Place | US$ 1,200 |
| 4th Place | US$ 3,500 | 12th Place | US$ 1,100 |
| 5th Place | US$ 2,500 | 13th Place | US$ 1,100 |
| 6th Place | US$ 2,200 | 14th Place | US$ 900 |
| 7th Place | US$ 2,000 | 15th Place | US$ 800 |
| 8th Place | US$ 1,700 |
B) Special Prizes:
| Best Female | 1st Place: US$ 500 2nd Place: US$ 350 |
| Best Dubai Chess Player | 1st Place: US$ 500 2nd Place: US$ 350 |
| Best Emirati Player | 1st Place: US$ 500 |
| Best Arab Player | 1st Place: US$ 500 |
| Best Rated Player 2301-2400 | 1st Place: US$ 500 |
| Best Rated Player 2201-2300 | 1st Place: US$ 500 |
| Best Rated Player 2101-2200 | 1st Place: US$ 500 |
| Best Rated Player 2001-2100 | 1st Place: US$ 500 |
| Best Rated Player 2000 and Below | 1st Place: US$ 500 |
- Main Prizes will be awarded based on Tie-Break and will not be shared
- Special Prizes will be awarded based on Rating Performance
- A player cannot be awarded more than one prize, and will be awarded the highest prize
- Winner of the Tournament SHOULD BE PRESENT at the closing ceremony
- Prizewinners are requested to follow the dress code of business casual (or elegant casual) – no shorts, sports shoes or sneakers, slippers, hats or caps.