The Tuanku Bahiyah Residential College, University of Malaya , Malaysia with the co-operation of the Malaysian Chess Federation (MCF) is organizing GACC World Inter-Varsity Chess Championship from 4th to 12th December 2007 , at the main campus of University of Malaya , 50603 Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia .
As per previous years the event will be conducted as an individual championship where the best 4 players’ results will be accumulated for the best university team.
The closing date for registration is on 31st October 2007.
For further information, please kindly visit the official website or email: the organizing committee .
Details of the event:
Participation
- Participation in GACC World Inter-Varsity Chess Championship (GACC) is open to all BONA FIDE representatives from universities, collages and institutes of higher education.
- GACC will be conducted as an individual Swiss event.
- GACC accepts the participation of individual players as well as team. The best results of the four individuals from the same team representing the same university will be accumulated for the team results.
- Each university or institute can send two teams if they wish to,but not more.
Team Composition
- For a university that intends to participate in the team event, the team must consist of a minimum of four players, which is inclusive of at least one female player. A team can consist of a maximum of six players.
- Import of female players from other universities is allowed only if the university concerned is has difficuties in obtaining a female player.
Playing System and Time Control
- GACC is according to FIDE – Rated 9 Round Swiss. The time control is 90 minutes with 30 seconds increment from move 1.
- Tie breaks are as per FIDE C.04.2 Article D.16.
Prizes and Trophies
Individual Event
Champion
Trophy + RM1000
First Runner – up
Trophy + RM500
Second Runner – up
Trophy + RM250
Top Ten Players
Medals
Best Female Player
Trophy + RM400
Team Event
Champion
Royal Selangor Challenge Trophy + 6 Takeaway medals + RM2000
First Runner – up
Runner-up trophy + 6 takeaway medals + RM1500
Second Runner – up
Runner-up trophy + 6 takeaway medals + RM1000
Best Local Team
Royal Selangor Plaque + 6 Takeaway medals + RM500
Date
4th December, 2007 to 12th December, 2007. including arrival and departure.
The closing date for registration is on 31st October 2007.
Schedule
4th December (Tuesday)
Arrival, Managers’ Meeting
5th (Wednesday) to 10th December (Monday)
Opening Ceremony, Round 1 to 8, + 1 Free Day Outing
11th December (Tuesday)
Round 9, Closing Ceremony
12th December (Wednesday)
Departure
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