Excel World Championship Azerbaijan
Preliminary results will be announced within a few days after the end of each round and published on the FMWC website along with correct answers. Participants have until Wednesday, October 9, 2025, 8:00 AM WIB time to file reasonable complaints to info@fmworldcup.com. Official results will be announced on Thursday, October 11, 2025.
The Final Round starts at 16:00 (GMT+4) on September 26, 2025. Location will be announced. The Final Round consists of 12 players with 1 round. The top three players will be crowned as winners.
Total points available: 1,000 points per round (including Qualifying Round). Additional points may be introduced by organizers (e.g., extra 100 points for answering additional extra-hard questions). Participants must upload their models after Offline Rounds completion, or results may be annulled.
Qualification Rounds (Online): April 25, June 27, August 29, and September 19, 2025. Final Round: Saturday, September 26, 2025. Organizers reserve the right to change dates with notice provided on FMWC Azerbaijan Chapter Website and social media channels.
In case of equal points: 1) More Time Saved (lowest time spent wins), 2) Best Current Form (highest score in most recent round), 3) Previous round results evaluated backwards, 4) First to purchase participation ticket wins.
Fee: 20 USD for all categories (Rookie, Professionals, BUMN). Covers qualification rounds and access to game task files. Registration closes April 24, 2025, at 17:00 (GMT+5). Fee is non-refundable if participants do not actually take part.
Total Prize Fund: 2,300 AZN
1,000 AZN
800 AZN
500 AZN
Prize money recipients must confirm identity by submitting photograph of valid Azerbaijani ID document. Organizers reserve the right to refuse pay-out without proper verification.
Organizers will contact prize money recipients using provided email. If participant ignores communication for 6 months after competition end, organizers reserve the right to refuse pay-out.
All costs (return ticket, accommodation, meals) at organizer discretion. First winner must secure Visa approval at own cost 1 month prior to travel and send confirmation to organizer.
All tax incurred due to prizes shall be borne by the winner. Organizers are not responsible for any tax obligations.
By participating in the competition, you agree to follow all rules and guidelines.