To All FIDE Affiliated Chess Federations in Asia
Zones 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 and 3.6
The National Chess Federation of the Philippines, on behalf of the Asian Chess Federation and FIDE, invites your Federation to participate in the 8th Asian Continental/Individual Open andWomen’s Chess Championship scheduled 12th to 24th May 2009 at the Subic Exhibition and Convention Center, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City, Philippines.
RULES & REGULATIONS
The Championship will be played in accordance with the following rules and regulations:
- ELIGIBILITY & PARTICIPATION
1.1 Each Federation from FIDE Zones 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 and 3.6 can enter one official player in the Open and Women’s Division or a total of two (2) players.
1.2 In addition, each Federation may send extra players rated 2300 and above for the Open and 2000 & above for Women based on the April 2009 FIDE Rating List. Extra players will be responsible for the payment of their board and lodging at the official hotel. Exceptions for the rating minimum may be made by the Continental President on request of developing federations.
- SCHEDULE
May 12 Arrival
May 13 Players’ Meeting 11:00
Opening Ceremony 14:00
Rd. 1 15:00-20:00
May 14 Rd. 2 15:00-20:00
May 15 Rd. 3 15:00-20:00
May 16 Rd. 4 15:00-20:00
May 17 Rd. 5 15:00-20:00
May 18 Rd. 6 15:00-20:00
May 19 Rd. 7 15:00-20:00
May 20 Rd. 8 15:00-20:00
May 21 Rd. 9 15:00-20:00
May 22 Rd. 10 15:00-20:00
May 23 Rd. 11 13:00-18:00
Closing Ceremony 20:00
May 24 Departure
- REGISTRATION
Entry shall be submitted by the national federation in the attached registration form on or before April 12, 2009 together with payment of the entry fees. Late entries will be accepted till April 30, 2009 with a late fee of US $50.
A digital ID photo of each player should be sent by email to the Organizing Committee.
- REGISTRATION FEE
Each participant must pay US$100 to the organizers for accreditation, internal transportation and other local organizational expenses.
- ENTRY FEE
Upon registration, each player shall pay to the Asian Chess Federation through the National Chess Federation of the Philippines the entry fee of $150 on account of the participants as outlined in theAsian Chess Federation Financial Regulations.
Entries are not confirmed unless Registration and Entry fees are received by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines before the deadline.
- TRAVELLING EXPENSES
In accordance with FIDE Regulations, air travel expenses shall be borne by the participating Federations.
- ACCOMMODATION
The official players from each National Federation will be provided with board & lodging from noon of May 12 to noon of May 24. Participants will be accommodated in twin-shared bedrooms (2 people per room). For single rooms (subject to availability) players must pay additionally per day.
Each extra player/accompanying person should pay for their accommodation. All players and accompanying persons should stay at the official hotel, players not residing in the official hotel will not be allowed to participate. Hotel payments for all extra players and accompanying persons should be made in advance to the Organizing Committee upon arrival in Olongapo City.
- PLAYING CONDITIONS
The tournament shall be conducted as a Swiss System competition of 11 rounds and will be played according to FIDE regulations. The time control is 90 minutes for the first 40 moves followed by 30 minutes for the rest of the game with an addition of 30 seconds per move starting from move one. The games shall be played with DGT clocks.
- PRIZES
The prize fund of the Championship is US$50,000 for the Open and US$15,000 for Women from FIDE and the National Chess Federation of the Philippines.
- CHIEF ARBITER AND HIS ASSISTANTS
The Chief Arbiter, his Deputy and Assistants will be appointed by the Asian Chess Federation President, Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifah Al Nahyan
- APPEALS COMMITTEE
An Appeals Committee shall be constituted before the beginning of the tournament as stipulated in the FIDE regulations. The deposit fee will be US$100 for each protest refundable if the protest is upheld.
- TIE BREAK
If at the end of the tournament two or more players are tied, the tie shall be broken by the following tiebreak system:
After eliminating, the two unrated/lowest rated opponents, where the players involved have all played only against rated opponents remaining, find the sum of opponent ratings. The highest total wins. If still tied, eliminate the next lowest rated opponent(s) until a decision is possible. If the tie remains unbroken, decide by lot.
If after eliminating two unrated opponents, the players involved have not all played only against rated opponents remaining, apply the sum of progressive scores. The highest total wins. If still tied, deduct the first round score, and if necessary the second round and so on. If the tie remains unbroken, decide by lot.
- VISAS
Entry visa will be issued by the Philippine consulates in the respective countries. Participants from countries which do not have Philippine consulates may contact the National Chess Federation of thePhilippines for assistance at least 45 days in advance
14. PAYMENTS
All payments due to the Organizers on account of registration fee and hotel accommodation expenses must be paid in advance to the credit of National Chess Federation of the Philippines with proof thereof (bank transfer certificate) must be sent along with the registration forms.
15. WEATHER
It is dry season in the Philippines in May.
16. CONTACT PERSONS
National Chess Federation of the Philippines
Mayor Abraham Tolentino, Secretary General
Mr. Wilfredo Abalos, Executive Director
Email: ant_ncfpsecgen@yahoo.com.ph
Email: ncfpsecretariat@yahoo.com
NCFP Secretariat: +632 3817224
Mobile: +639292266210/+639285513089
Mr. Casto Abundo
Email: abundo@fide.com
Deputy President, Asian Chess Federation
In UAE: +971 50 3544938
