2016 CROYDON CHESS CLASSIC
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SCHEDULE:
Saturday 9th July:
Round 1: 11:00 am (players should be at the venue by 10:45 am)
Round 2: 3:00 pm
Round 3: 7:00 pm
Sunday 10th July:
Round 4: 11:00 am
Round 5: 3:00 pm
VENUE: Croydon RSL, 1 Civic Sq, Croydon VIC 3136.
About 400m from Croydon station. Melways: 50 - J4
FORMAT: Five round Swiss. Swiss Perfect will be used for pairings. ACF rated.
TIME CONTROL: Fischer 75min/30s.
FORFEIT TIME: Late arrival by 30 minutes from the start of the round will result in forfeiture.
MOBILE PHONES: Players' mobile phones must be completely off and remain in a bag or pocket for the duration of their game. Penalty: Loss of game.
Spectators'/Visitors' mobile phones should be off or on silent. Please minimise phone use within the venue. Conversations should not take place near tournament games in progress.
ENTRY LIMIT: The first 52 fully paid entries will be accepted for the tournament.
ENTRY FEE:
$50 Standard entry
$40 Juniors & Croydon CC members
Free: GM, WGM, IM, WIM, FM
PRIZES:
Overall: 1st $500, 2nd $300, 3rd $200, 4th $100
Adults: Under 2000 $100, Under 1600 $80, Under 1200 $80
Juniors: Under 2000 $100, Under 1600 $80, Under 1200 $80
Maximum one cash prize per entrant. Prizes to be shared equally in the event of a tie.
Biggest upset prize: Chess book
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT: Register online here.
Online registration closes 7 July 2016 or when 52 fully paid entries have been accepted. Please note that the entry fee must be paid to finalise entry.
HALF POINT BYES:
A maximum of one half point bye only will be permitted for rounds 1 to 3 only.
ARBITER: Peter Tsai (International Arbiter)
FOOD: The venue is within easy walking distance to bakeries, cafes, shops and restaurants. A brief guide to eateries and parking will be emailed to entrants prior to the event.
A microwave oven is available in the kitchen area for re-heating food.
As always, tea and coffee will be provided free.
ENQUIRIES: Tanya Kolak at
or 0415 228 063