Qualification requirements
The following players have the right to participate in a Higher-class tournament:
(a) a player rated 1900 to 2099 with a rating deviation of 150 or lower at the time of application.
(b) a player who has won an Open class tournament is entitled to one start in the Higher class, regardless of rating.
(c) a player with a rating deviation of over 150 who is nominated by their national federation and accompanied by a statement of qualification.
Players with an RD of 120 or less have to be rated 1900 or above.
Players with an RD of 120 or less have to be rated 2099 or below.
Players with an RD of more than 120 have to be rated 1900 or above.
Players with an RD of more than 120 have to be rated 2099 or below.