1- Open to all Turkish players who have a valid TCF license (must be renewed for the 2013/2014 term)
2- Open for foreign players who have a valid passport and Fide ID number. Yet, having a  TCF License is not required for those players.
3- There are two(2) categories, for the starting rank, respectively first ELO rating scores, than National Rating scores will be used to line up.
Category A: Players who have an ELO rating ≥ 1700
Category B: Players who have an ELO rating ≤ 1699
4- The players with a GM/IM title are allowed to apply free of charge.For all the other players “Participation Fee” is 50.- TL. For the foreign players, applications must be sent to the following e-mail address: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  
5- Applications must be made via tournament’s web page, until 12th June (Thursday) 2014, 18:00. For further information please visit : http://www.cesmeopen.tsf.org.tr