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This
is an individual tournament, open to all players. Maximum 260 participants.
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There are two categories of play : the OPEN category and the JUNIOR category (U18).
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FIDE
(International Chess Federation) rules and regulations apply. Results
will be sent for FIDE rating calculations.
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Both
categories will be played using the Swiss system, with 9 rounds for both the
Open and Junior categories. For the pairings, a Swiss Manager program will be
used.
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The
rounds will be conducted according to the schedule attached.
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Time
control is 25 minutes + 10 seconds increment from Move 1
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Five
minutes before each round starts, the Chief Arbiter shall make the relevant
announcements. If any player is not present within an hour after the round is
started, he shall lose by default.
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All
international participants need to mention their FIDE ID upon registration
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FIDE
regulations apply for mobile phones – all mobile phones must be turned off
during playing times. Penalty is the automatic loss of the game.
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Officials
and players should be smartly attired at all times while in the playing hall.
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The
tournament’s rules and regulations and also the tentative is subject to change.
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All
decisions made by the arbiter is final.
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The
Organizer reserves the right to reject entry.
All
participants will receive a certificate & lanyard.
