Upcoming

It’s officially titled the "Thailand Open Chess Championship 2009", the 9th BCC Open will be held at the beautiful Aisawan Resort and Spa in quiet Wongamart Beach, only 2km from the famous Pattaya Beach, on 1-6th April 2009.

The title sponsor is the Thailand Chess Association. With a prize fund of 400,000 Baht (about US$12,000), more than double that of previous years, and a top prize of approximately € 2,000 Euros, the tournament is sure to attract even more high-ranked players than before. It is also the ideal companion tournament for Australia’s Doeberl Cup starting on the 9th of April. Players from 34 countries have already registered, and more than 10 Grandmasters including a back-in-form Nigel Short (ELO 2663).

GM Nigel Short

Tournament Regulations

* This is an individual tournament, open to all players.
* There are two groups of play: Open category for all players, and Challenger category for players rated below 2100 or unrated (ratings based on FIDE or Thai ELO ratings - other national ratings will be validated by the organizer). When registering, players must indicate in which group they wish to play.
* FIDE (International Chess Federation) rules and regulations shall apply. Results will be sent for FIDE rating calculations.
* Both groups will be played using the Swiss System, with 9 rounds for BCC Open, and 7 rounds for BCC Challenger. For the pairings, a Swiss Manager program will be used.
* The matches shall be conducted according to the schedule, which will be made known to the respective players before the start of the tournament.
* Each player is accorded with a time control of 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move.
* Five minutes before the games start, the Chief Arbiter shall make the announcement accordingly. If any player is not present within an hour after the game is started, he shall lose by default.
* FIDE regulations apply for mobile phones, which must be switched off during playing times. Penalty is automatic loss of game.
* Officials and players should be smartly attired at all times while in the playing hall.

Top seeded players (of total 191 currently registered):

GM Short Nigel ENG 2663
GM Mchedlishvili Mikheil GEO 2619
GM Li Shilong CHN 2559
GM Timoshenko Georgy UKR 2551
GM Paragua Mark PHI 2537
GM Kunte Abhijit IND 2527
GM Moradiabadi Elshan IRI 2505
GM Ivanov Mikhail M. RUS 2497
IM Bitoon Richard PHI 2473
GM Kekelidze Mikheil GEO 2468
GM Pogorelov Ruslan UKR 2451
GM Bakre Tejas IND 2448
IM Sengupta Deep IND 2445
IM Roy Chowdhury Saptarshi IND 2444
IM Sriram Jha IND 2441
IM Sachdev Tania IND 2435
IM Mas Hafizulhelmi MAS 2421
GM Ghane Shojaat IRI 2413
IM Saptarshi Roy IND 2410

The playing venue is Aisawan Resort and Spa. Address: 445/3 Moo 5, Soi Wongamart Pattaya – Naklua Road, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150. www.aisawan.com

More information on the official website

“FIDE-rated & National-rated event”

Date : 30th April (Thursday) to 3rd May 2009 (Sunday)
Venue : DAT Chess Centre, 4th Floor, Wilayah Complex, Jalan Munshi Abdullah, KL

Time Control : 90 minutes plus 30 seconds increment from move 1

Tie break : (1) P/E (If applicable); (2) Solkoff; (3) S/B; (4) Cumulative; (5) Won Game.

Registration (30/4) 12.30 pm - 01.30 pm Round 5 (2/5) 09.00 am - 01.00 pm

Round 1 (30/4) 02.30 pm - 06.30 pm Round 6 02.30 pm - 06.30 pm

Round 2 07.45 pm - 11.45 pm Round 7 07.45 pm - 11.45 pm

Round 3 (1/5) 09.00 am - 01.00 pm Round 8 (3/5) 09.00 am - 01.00 pm

Round 4 02.30 pm - 06.30 pm Round 9 02.00 pm - 06.00 pm

Closing ceremony (3/5) 06.30 pm

Position	Main Prizes	Consolation Prizes
Champion	RM 2,000	OKU (for Disabled)	RM 100	RM 80	RM 70
2nd	RM 1,000	CAS Veteran (>50)	RM 100	RM 80	RM 70
3rd	RM 700	CAS Female	RM 100	RM 80	RM 70
4th	RM 500	CAS U-12	RM 100	RM 80	RM 70
5th	RM 300	CAS U-18	RM 100	RM 80	RM 70
6th-10th	RM 200	Certificate will be given to all 25 prizewinners !!!

 

Certificate will be given to all 25 prizewinners !!!

* All consolation prizes will be given-out based on (participant – 1) scheme up to a maximum of 3 prizes per category.

Pre-registration BEFORE closing date on 25/4/2009 (SATURDAY), please send an email (stating your name and handphone) to selangorchess@gmail.com. Any pre-registration after the CLOSING DATE shall be charged an extra RM10 as late administrative fee.

ENTRY FORM FOR 36TH SELANGOR OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT (30TH APR TO 3RD MAY ‘09)

Name : ________________________________________________ E-mail : _______________________________

ICNo : ___________________ H/p : _______________ FIDE Rating (if any) : ________ National Rating : _______

Entrance Fee: CAS Member (With FIDE rating) – o RM 60 CAS ID : ___________

CAS Member (Without FIDE rating) – o RM 70 CAS ID : ___________

Others (With FIDE rating) – o RM 80

Others (Without FIDE rating) – o RM 90

Late Administrative Fee (Extra): – o RM 10

CAS member o OKU o Veteran o Female o U-12 o U-18 o

CAS Membership Renewal for 2009: o RM 20 (Under-18) OR o RM 30 (Adult)

(Tick where applicable)

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:

1. 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.

1. 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

1. 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.

1. REGISTRATION FEE

Each participant must pay US$100 to the organizers for accreditation, internal transportation and other local organizational expenses.

1. 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.

1. TRAVELLING EXPENSES

In accordance with FIDE Regulations, air travel expenses shall be borne by the participating Federations.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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

 

 

Date: May 24 – June 1, 2009

Venue: Olongapo City, Philippines

PARTICIPATION:

Participation in the 2^nd Subic International  Open Chess Tournament is open to all players with rating of 2100 and above (based on April 2009 FIDE Ratings).

REGISTRATION FEE

Registration is free for GMs and players with FIDE ratings of 2450 and above. For other players, as follows with FIDE Ratings of:

2400 to 2449 US$50

2300 to 2399 US$75

2200 to 2299 US$100

2100 to 2199 US$125

TOURNAMENT VENUE:

Games will be played at Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center,  Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City.

TOURNAMENT SYSTEM

1. The 2nd Subic International Open Chess Tournament will be played in 9 rounds using the Swiss System.

2. The time control shall be 90 minutes for the whole game with an increment of 30 seconds per move starting from move 1.

3. The FIDE Laws of Chess shall apply. All mobile phones should be closed. The tournament will be FIDE rated.

4.  The Swiss Manager program shall be used for pairings.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:

Sunday  May  24 Arrival

Monday      May  25 Players Meeting  11:00 at official hotel

Opening and Rd 1  15:00-19:00

Tuesday May 26 Rd 2    09:00-13:00

Rd 3    15:00-19:00

Wednesday  May 27 Rd 4    15:00-19:00

Thursday May 28 Rd 5    09:00-13:00

Rd 6    15:00-19:00

Friday  May 29 Rd. 7    15:00-19:00

Saturday May 30  Rd. 8    15:00-19:00

Sunday  May 31 Rd. 9    13:00-17:00

Closing   18:00

Monday June 1 Departure

PRIZES:

Thirty Thousand Dollars (US$30,000) in cash prizes shall be awarded:

1^st     place    US$ 5,000

2^nd    place    US$ 4,000

3^rd    place    US$ 3,000

4^th    place    US$ 2,000

5^th    place    US$ 1,500

6^th – 13^th places   US$ 1,000 @

14^th    place    US$    900

15^th    place    US$    800

16^th    place    US$    700

17^th    place    US$    600

18^th – 24^th place   US$    500 @

Cash prizes shall be shared equally among tied players. Ties for Cups and trophies shall be broken by average rating of the 8 strongest opponents, then if still tied, 7 strongest, etc.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION:

GMs shall be provided accommodation on a twin sharing basis, from one day prior to the opening to one day after the closing ceremony of the tournament. The official hotel shall be announced later.

INVITATIONS FOR VISAS:

For those who need visas, the Organizing Committee shall issue invitations for them to apply at the Philippine consulate in their countries.

REGISTRATION FORM:

All participating players are kindly requested to fill in the attached registration form, which should include passport copy, passport particulars of participants, and return the same to the Organizing Committee ncfpsecretariat@yahoo.com or to the NCFP Secretary General Abraham Tolentino ant_ncfpsecgen@yahoo.com.ph.

We look forward to welcoming you to Manila!

Prospero Pichay

Chairman / President

National Chess Federation of the Philippines

Martha Lorena Fierro Baquero - Certified FIDE Instructor (FI) and WGM/IM

 

Standings after 3 rounds:

1	12	GM	KONERU Humpy	2621	IND	2½	0	2,75	0
2	4	GM	HOU Yifan	2571	CHN	2½	0	2,25	0
3	3	IM	FIERRO Baquero Martha L.	2403	ECU	2½	0	1,75	0
	5	GM	ZHAO Xue	2508	CHN	2½	0	1,75	0
5	9	GM	CHIBURDANIDZE Maia	2516	GEO	1½	0	3,00	0
6	11	GM	STEFANOVA Antoaneta	2557	BUL	1½	0	1,75	0
7	7	IM	DANIELIAN Elina	2496	ARM	1½	0	1,50	0
8	6	GM	SEBAG Marie	2529	FRA	1	½	1,25	0
	8	WGM	SHEN Yang	2448	CHN	1	½	1,25	0
10	1	GM	CRAMLING Pia	2548	SWE	1	0	0,50	0
11	2	WIM	YILDIZ Betul Cemre	2214	TUR	½	0	1,25	0
12	10	WGM	MAMEDJAROVA Zeinab	2362	AZE	0	0	0,00	0

Official website: http://istanbul2009.fide.com/

Martica Fierro website.

 

The Commonwealth Chess Association

under the auspices of

FIDE (World Chess Federation)

Invites your participation in

The Masterskill Commonwealth Chess Championships

14-21 July 2009

Ipoh, Malaysia

Organised by: Intchess (M) Sdn. Bhd.

Supported by the Kuala Lumpur Chess Association (KLCA)

Participation/Eligibility

The Commonwealth Championships 2009 will be one tournament combining Open, Women, Open (U-20) and Girls (U-20), and each Commonwealth nation is entitled to one official entry in each of these categories.

In addition, U-16, U-14, U12, U-10, and U-8 championship medals (Gold, Silver and Bronze) for both Open and Girls will also be awarded.

All official entries will be provided full board and lodging. Additional entries will have to pay entry fees as per the schedule and stay in official hotels (inclusive of meals) at the rates provided below:

Entry Fees

GM/WGM F.O.C.

IM/WIM & 2400+ USD 50

FM/WFM & 2300+ USD 100

2200-2299 USD 150

2100-2199 USD 200

2000-2099 USD 250

Below 2000 & Unrated USD 300

Official Hotels

3 Star USD 40 per person (twin sharing)

Budget USD 20 per person (twin sharing)

Once the accommodation needs have been confirmed we will make the booking and will invoice for payment.

 

Schedule of Play

14 July   12:00-                    Arrival

15 July   09:00                     Technical Meeting

16:00                     Round 1

16 July   09:00                     Round 2

16:00                     Round 3

17 July   16:00                     Round 4

18 July   09:00                     Round 5

                16:00                     Round 6

19 July                                   Rest Day

20 July   09:00                     Round 7

                16:00                     Round 8

21 July   09:00                     Round 9

Prize Giving & Closing Ceremony, Departure

 

Cash prizes will be Malaysian Ringgit as below:

Open Women Boys Girls

1^st 10,000 5,000 1,500 1,500

2^nd 5,000 2,500 750 750

3^rd 3,000 1,000 500 500

4^th 2,000 500

5^th 1,000 500

6^th-15^th 500

Regulations:

The Masterskill Commonwealth Chess Championships will be played over 9 rounds, and the FIDE Swiss System will be used (as paired using Swiss Manager), and the FIDE Laws of Chess will apply.

Prizes will be shared with those finishing on equal points and the tie break system to be used to determine the final positions will be announced before the start of play.

Zero start will be strictly observed and the time control will be 90 minutes for the whole game with 30 second time increments beginning from the first move.

Conditions of Entry & Technical Team:

The Tournament Director is Peter Long and enquiries may be directed to him via email to:peter@aseanchess.com .

Do note that all entries will need to be completed (see attached form below) and submitted together with a deposit of USD 100 and will close on 1 June 2009.

Late entries will only be accepted at the discretion of the organizers as hotels cannot be guaranteed and will also be subject to a USD 100 penalty

Mr. Ignatius Leong, President of the Commonwealth Chess Association, will appoint the Chief Arbiter

He (or his representative) will also sit on the Appeals Committee which will be chaired by Mr. D.V. Sundar, and the Tournament Director will be the third member. Two reserves will be appointed from amongst the official participants.

Sponsor

The Masterskill Commonwealth Chess Championships 2009 is made possible through sponsorship by Masterskill University College of Heath Sciences.

Peter Long 
Organising Secretary & Tournament Director

Ignatius Leong 
President, Commonwealth Chess Association