In celebration of the 60th Jubilee, it was decided to organise some special tournaments:
- ICCF Diamond Jubilee World Cup 18 (Webserver) in memory of Witold Bielecki organized by Mariusz Wojnar (POL)
- ICCF Diamond Jubilee World Cup 19 (Postal) – “Fritz Baumbach” Cup organized by Gian-Maria Tani (ITA)
- ICCF Diamond Jubilee Officials Tournament organized by Andrew Dearnley (ENG)
- ICCF Diamond Jubilee 1st Chess 960 World Cup organized by Leonardo Madonia (ITA)
There is a total number of entries 1108. Below summary of these events can be found:
| Feature/Event | World Cup 18 | World Cup 19 | Officials Tournaments | World Cup 1 Chess 960 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | server | post | server | server |
| Rating rule | rated/ international titles |
rated/ international titles |
international titles/ rated | unrated |
| Start date | 30.10.2011 | 31.10.2011 | 31.10.2011 | 30.10.2011 |
| TO | Mariusz Wojnar (POL) | Gian-Maria Tani (ITA) | Andrew Dearnley (ENG) | Leonardo Madonia (ITA) |
| TD | Mariusz Wojnar (POL) | Rubens Battistini (ITA); Thed Klauner (LUX); Bjørn Brobakken (NOR); Markus Hömske (FRA); Laurent Tinture (FRA); Leo Lahdenmäki (FIN); Ian Pheby (ENG); Joop H.E.P. Jansen (NED) | Andrew Dearnley (ENG) | Nikolay Poleshchuk (RUS) |
| Rate of play | 10 moves in 50 days with duplication after 20 days | 10 moves in 30 days with duplication after 20 days | 10 moves in 50 days with duplication after 20 days | 10 moves in 20 days with duplication after 20 days |
| Entries | 844 | 99 | 62 | 103 |
| Players | 686 | 99 | 62 | 94 |
| Countries | 53 | 20 | 24 | 29 |
| Titled players | 101 | 11 | 42 | 21 |
| Top rating | 2565 | 2503 | 2565 | 2741 |
| Preliminary groups | 65 | 9 | 4 | 17 |
| Stages | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Qualification | The first two players of each preliminary section will qualify for the semifinal. | The winner of each preliminary group and the 4 best runner-up will qualify for the Final (13 players). |
The first two players of each preliminary section will qualify for the semifinal. | |
| Additional qualifications in the final | *The winner of the Diamond World Cup will qualify for a World Championship final, place 2-4 to World Championship Candidates (tie break applies); *The winner of the World Cup Final 18 will qualify for the final of the next World Cup Tournament (ICCF Tournament Rules, Article 3.6) and will gain the IM title (ICCF Tournament Rules, Article 8.6.(c)); *All other finalists qualify to World Championship semifinal; *All participants in the final will qualify for the semifinal of the next World Cup Tournament (ICCF Tournament Rules, Article 3.6); |
*The winner of the Diamond World Cup will qualify for a World Championship final, place 2-4 to World Championship Candidates (tie break applies); *The winner of the Diamond World Cup Final will qualify for the final of the next World Cup Tournament (ICCF Tournament Rules, Article 3.6) and will gain the IM title (ICCF Tournament Rules, Article 8.6.(c)); *All other finalists qualify to World Championship semifinal; *All participants in the final will qualify for the semifinal of the next World Cup Tournament (ICCF Tournament Rules, Article 3.6); |
*The first and second placed players in group D will earn a full qualification for a World Championship Preliminary and third and forth placed players will gain a half qualification for a World Championship Preliminary. | *The winner of the Diamond Chess 960 World Cup will qualify for a World Championship final, place 2-4 to World Championship Candidates (tie break applies); *All other finalists qualify to World Championship semifinal |
| Prizes | Prize 2000€ for the first 4 players in final (1000€; 600€, 300€; 100€), no tie break. One book prize to all winners of the preliminary groups. |
Prize 1000 € for the first 4 players in final (500€; 275€, 150€; 75€), no tie break. One book prize to all winners of the preliminary groups. |
Prize 2000€ for the first 4 players in final (1000€; 600€, 300€; 100€), no tie break. One book prize to all winners of the preliminary groups. |
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