Penang Heritage
City International Chess Open
Penang City Hall,
Penang ● 8 – 12 Dec 2010
Tournament Regulations
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This
is an individual tournament, open to all players.
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There
are two groups of play: Open category for all players, and Challenger category
for players rated below 2000 (FIDE ratings) or national rating 1750 and below.
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FIDE
(International Chess Federation) rules and regulations shall apply. Results
will be sent for FIDE rating calculations.
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Both
groups will be played using the Swiss System, with 9 rounds for Open and
Challenger. For the pairings, a Swiss Manager program will be used.
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The
matches shall be conducted according to the schedule attached.
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Each
player is accorded with a time control of 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move.
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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.
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FIDE
regulations apply for mobile phones, which must be switched off during playing
times. Penalty is automatic loss of game.
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Officials
and players should be smartly attired at all times while in the playing hall.
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Programme / Schedule
Day 1 (Wednesday, 8 December 2010)
0800-0830 Final Registration
0830-0900 Players' Briefing
0900-1300 Round 1
1500-1900 Round 2
Day 2 (Thursday, 9 December 2010)
0900-1300 Round 3
1500-1900 Round 4
Day 3 (Friday, 10 December 2010)
0900-1300 Round 5
1500-1900 Round 6
Day 4 (Saturday, 11 December 2010)
0900-1300 Round 7
1500-1900 Round 8
Day 5 (Sunday, 12 December 2010)
0900-1300 Round 9
1300 Closing / Prize-giving Ceremony
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Prize and Entry Fee
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Prize Money
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Open (RM)
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Challenger (RM)
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1
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5000
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500
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2
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2500
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300
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3
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1500
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200
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4
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1000
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150
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5
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800
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100
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6
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600
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90
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7
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600
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80
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8
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600
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70
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9
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500
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60
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10
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500
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50
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11
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400
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12
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400
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13
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400
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14
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400
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15
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400
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Best Lady
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250
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50
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Best PCA 1
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250
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50
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Best PCA 2
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200
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50
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Best PCA 3
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200
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50
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Entry Fee (RM)
Free entry for
titled player (GM, IM, FM, NM)
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Open
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Challenger
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FIDE Rated
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50
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30
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PCA Member
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150
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50
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Non-PCA Member
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180
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80
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Accommodation
Players are
required to budget for their own board and lodgings, as well as
transportation needs.
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Registration:
Please visit http://chess.euhong.net for online
registration and list of players
Closing Date: 1st December 2010
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Contact Person
Mr Tan Eng Seong
Tel:
(60)12-4299517
Email:
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The organizers
reserve the right to change the rules and regulations without prior notice.
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