The Russia Live Qualification Event is preceded by some Russian pre-qualifier events. The final qualifier takes place on 8 November, while pre-qualifiers take place from 17 October-8 November. 

Final Live Event
City: Moscow
Venue: Igromir Games Convention
Date: 8 November, 2009
Time: 14:00-18:00

Only the 16 players who have qualified via the pre-qualifier events can compete in the Russia Live Event Final.

Qualifying Rounds

City: Moscow
Venue: adidas store - Trade Center «Evropeiskiy»
Date: 17 October, 2009
Time: 12.00-18.30

A maximum number of 32 players can turn up on the day to register to compete in the qualifier event. Registration opens at 12pm and is on a first come first served basis. The winner from the qualifier will play in the Final at Igromir on 8 November.

City: Moscow
Venue: adidas store - Trade Center «Mega-3» Belaya Dacha
Date: 18 October, 2009
Time: 12.00-18.30

A maximum number of 32 players can turn up on the day to register to compete in the qualifier event. Registration opens at 12pm and is on a first come first served basis. The winner from the qualifier will play in the Final at Igromir on 8 November.

City: Moscow
Venue: adidas store - Trade Center «Manege-2»
Date: 24th October, 2009
Time: 12.00-18.30

A maximum number of 32 players can turn up on the day to register to compete in the qualifier event. Registration opens at 12pm and is on a first come first served basis. The winner from the qualifier will play in the Final at Igromir on 8 November.

City: Moscow
Venue: adidas store - Trade Center «Olimp»
Date: 25th October, 2009
Time: 12.00-18.30

A maximum number of 32 players can turn up on the day to register to compete in the qualifier event. Registration opens at 12pm and is on a first come first served basis. The winner from the qualifier will play in the Final at Igromir on 8 November.

City: Moscow
Venue: adidas store - Trade Center «Mega-2»
Date: 31st October, 2009
Time: 12.00-18.30

A maximum number of 32 players can turn up on the day to register to compete in the qualifier event. Registration opens at 12pm and is on a first come first served basis. The winner from the qualifier will play in the Final at Igromir on 8th November.

City: Moscow
Venue: adidas store - Trade Center «Olimp»
Date: 1 November, 2009
Time: 12.00-18.30

A maximum number of 32 players can turn up on the day to register to compete in the qualifier event. Registration opens at 12pm and is on a first come first served basis. The winner from the qualifier will play in the Final at Igromir on 8 November.

City: Moscow
Venue: Igromir Games Convention
Date: 6-8 November, 2009

Times:
6 November: 10:00-13.45 - First Qualification Heat; 13.00-18.00 - Second Qualification Heat.
7 November: 10:00-13.45 - Third Qualification Heat; 13.00-18.00 - Fourth Qualification Heat.
8 November: 10.00-13.45 - Fifth Qualification Heat.

A total of 128 players can register on the day to compete in each qualification heat. Please note that you will need to have a ticket for Igromir to take part in the qualifiers at Igromir. The top 2 players from each heat will qualify to compete in the Finals being held on 8th November at Igromir.