Qualification requirements
The following players have the right to participate in the European Championship Candidates :
(a) a player rated 2500 or over at the time of application.
(b) the holders of the Grandmaster Title.
(c) the holders of the Senior International Master Title with a rating over 2400 at the time of application.
(d) the holders of the International Master Title with a rating over 2450 at the time of application.
(e) those participants of EU/SF 68 and 69 who achieved at least 55% scores (unless they already hold qualification under any of (a) to (d) above).
(f) the participants of previous or running Finals who have scored at least 45% of the possible points, if they have not earned a higher qualification.