The 16th Tradewise Gibraltar Masters is taking place in the Caleta Hotel from January 23 to February 1, 2018.
A ten-round Open tournament, featuring super-elite and highly rated professionals in action, alongside a large number of titled players, as well as amateurs of all strengths. A high proportion of the world's best female players will be taking part. In addition, many top-ranked juniors will play. The Masters is expected to include players from some sixty federations.
RATE OF PLAY: 40 moves in 100 minutes plus 20 moves in 50 minutes plus 15 minutes for all remaining moves with 30 seconds per move added from the start.
The first prize may not be shared.
In the event of a tie for first place, there shall be a play-off. If there are four or fewer players tied for first place, there will be a speed knock-out play-off for the first prize of £25,000.
If three players tie for first place, the player with the highest performance rating will be seeded directly into the Final of the Play-Off; the other two players will contest the Semi-Final.
If more than four players tie for first place, the four players with the highest performance ratings shall qualify for the play-off to decide the first prize.
All other prizes shall be shared where players have the same score (except the Women’s First Prize).
GM Vachier-Lagrave, Maxime (2793) 
GM Rapport, Richard (2700) 
GM Howell, David W L (2682) 
GM Wang, Hao (2711) 
GM Duda, Jan-Krzysztof (2724) 
GM Navara, David (2749) 
