IGB 4^th Dato’ Arthur Tan Malaysia Open Chess Championship 2007 

The 4th Dato' Arthur Tan Malaysia Open Chess Championship will be held from 19-27 Aug 2007 at CitiTel Mid Valley Hotel, Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur.

Time control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1

Number of rounds: 11

System: Swiss

Prize fund: US$ 21,000

Closing Date for entries: 09 August 2007. Entries after this date will be charged double.

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IGB 4^th Dato’ Arthur Tan Malaysia Open Chess Championship 2007

1. This 11 Round, individual tournament is open to all players.
2. FIDE (World Chess Federation) rules and regulations will apply. The tournament will be FIDE rated.
3. The Swiss Manager Program will be used for pairings.
4. The games will be played according to the schedule given below.
5. Time Control is 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1.
6. All mobile phones & electronic devices are banned in the tournament hall.
7. All officials & players should be smartly attired in the playing hall.
8. The Malaysian Chess Federation reserves the right to reject entries.

Venue: Ballroom, 5^th Floor, CitiTel Mid Valley Hotel, Mid Valley Megamall, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 KL.

Tournament Entry Fees must be paid before the start of the first round. Discounts will be given for families entering 3 or more players. Closing Date for entries: 09 August 2007. Entries after this date will be charged double.