2015 ZONE 4.4 Individual Championships (Updated) March 13th – 22nd March 2015

The 2015 ZONE 4.4 Individual Chess Championships  scheduled to hold between March 13th – 22nd March 2015 has been announced by the Host , The Togolese Chess federation
       NOVELA STAR HOTEL, LOME, TOGO
                                                       INVITATION
Under the auspices of the African Chess Confederation, the Togo Chess
Federation has the honor of inviting Zone 4.4 Federations affiliated to the World
Chess Federation (FIDE) to participate in the 2015 Zonal Chess Championships.
1. 2015 Zone 4.4 Chess Championships
Under the auspices of the African Chess Confederation (ACC), the Togo Chess Federation
(FTDE) has the honor of inviting all chess federations in Zone 4.4 that are affiliated to the
World Chess Federation (FIDE) to participate in the 2015 Zone 4.4 Individual Chess
Championships.
The event will comprise an Open Section and a Women’s Section.
The Championships will be held from 13th March, 2015 (arrival) to 22nd March, 2015
(departure) at Novela Star Hotel on the beach of Atlantic Ocean in Lome, capital of Togo.
2. Participants
In accordance with FIDE regulations, the Zone 4.4 Individual Championships are open to all
players from federations within the Zone 4.4 region which are affiliated to FIDE.
Federations will be allowed to enter a maximum of five (5) players in each category.
The host federation reserves the right to field up to seven (7) players in each category and also
hold a player in reserve; that can be registered in the event that there are an odd number of
participants.
Subject to agreement with the organizers, the Continental President may allow additional
participants for the tournament.

3. Tournament Regulations

It is intended that the Championships will be played in accordance with FIDE regulations as

a 9 Round Swiss System tournament.

Time control will be 90 minutes for the first 40 moves, followed by 30 minutes for the rest of

the game, with an increment of 30 seconds per move starting from move one (1).

The games will be played using DGT clocks; and pairing will be published on www.chessresults.com

Swiss Manager will be used for the Championship, and players from the same Federation

will not be paired together in the last round.

Draw offers are not allowed before Black’s 30th move.

4. Tie-Break

In case of a tie for the overall winner or other places, the tie will be broken as follows:

a) By the results between the players involved in the tie

b) Buchholz, the highest number wins;

c) Number of wins, the highest number wins;

d) Number of wins by black, the highest wins

e) The highest rating 

5. Title Awards

The winner in the Open Section will be awarded International Master (IM) title whilst the winner

in the Women’s Section will be awarded the Woman International Master (WIM) title.

 Other titles will be awarded in accordance with FIDE title requirements. 

6. Prizes

Open

Winner: US$ 1,000

Second Place: US$ 750

Third Place: US$ 500

Women

Winner: US$ 600

Second Place: US$ 400

Third Place: US$ 200

7. Qualification for 2015 FIDE World Cup

The 2015 Zone 4.4 Championships is a qualification event for FIDE World Cup 2015.

The Winner in the Open Section will qualify for the 2015 FIDE World Cup in Baku.

8. Tournament Schedule

The tournament schedule is as follows but subject to some changes if need be. However any

change to the schedule will be communicated during the Technical Meeting before the start

of 1st round. 

13th March, Friday       Arrival Technical Meeting Opening Ceremony

14th March, Saturday     1 st Round 2 nd Round

15th March                      3rd Round

16th March                      4th Round

17th March                      5th Round

18th March                      6th Round 

19th March                       7th Round

20th March                        8th Round

21st March                        9th Round & Closing Ceremony

22nd March                        Departure 

9. Chief Arbiter & Appeals Committee

The Chief Arbiter for the 2014 Zone 4.4 Chess Championships will be appointed by the ACC

President.

The Appeals Committee will consist of 3 members and 2 reserves chosen from among the

participating Federations.

Protests should be submitted in writing to the Chief Arbiter within two hours (2 hours) after the

end of the round in question, with a US $100 deposit. The deposit is refundable, if the appeal is

successful

10. Board and Lodging

All players, officials and accompanying persons from participating federations will lodge at

Euros 60 per person per day (sharing) or Euros 75 per person per day (single room). This

cost includes 3 meals (breakfast, lunch and supper).

All payments related to board and lodging must be effected before the 3rd March 2015,

which will be the deadline, or upon arrival (after confirming with the organizers).

Players, officials and accompanying persons who arrive before the 13th March 2015 or depart

after 22nd March 2015 will be expected to arrange their own accommodation for the extra

days or pay for the additional days at the tournament lodging venue, Novela Star Hotel.

Participating Federations will receive free board and lodging for one player in each category.

Important note: all payments must be made to the account of the Togo Chess Federation as

indicated in item 11. Bank Details or upon arrival subject to a specific request to the

Organizers. If payments are not received before the start of the competition, players will not

be allowed to participate in the tournament

9. FIDE Fees

In accordance with FIDE regulations an entry fee of 70 Euros is required for each player.

Federations are expected to pay entry fees for all their players and the fees must be paid

directly to FIDE. Players whose fees will not have been paid will not be allowed to

participate to the tournament.

10. Registration Fees:

The Registration Fee for each participating player is 100 Euros and must be paid into Togo

Chess Federation account before 3

rd March 2015.

Payments may also be made upon arrival; provided a request is made to the Organizers.

Players whose fees remain unpaid at the start of the Technical Meeting will not be allowed to

participate to the tournament.

Only Federations can register players.

The Registration Fee for each official and each accompanying person will be 100 Euros.

No refunds will be made for any player, official or accompanying person who fails to make it

to the Tournament after paying registration or FIDE fees.

Registration Forms for entries are attached herein; Federation officials must fill them in and

return them to the designated Togo Chess Federation officials on or before 3

rd March 2015

by e-mail to confirm entry.

All registered players, officials and accompanying persons are entitled to:-

- Free Transfer (to and from) Lome International Airport on arrival and departure.

- Shuttle to various places in the city depending on the Shuttle schedule. 4

11. Bank Details

 Bank Name: ECOBANK-TOGO

 Branch Name : Agence Rond-Point Port

 Branch Number : TG 055

 SWIFT CODE : ECOCTGTG

 Account Number : 7100141417719901

 IBAN: TG055 0171014141771990103

(For all payments do send proof of payment, with reference of Zone 4.4, your Federation name

and names of players, officials and accompanying persons being registered)

12. Travel Arrangements

All traveling arrangements and costs to and from Lome International Airport are to be taken

care of by respective Federations or respective players participating in the tournament.

Organizers will meet participants and accompanying persons at Lome International Airport

provided that full itinerary for each participant and their accompanying persons are

communicated to the organizer in advance, (not later than 9th March 2015).

13. Visas

All visas will be issued upon arrival. We will avail an official invitation that you must bring

along.

14. Local Currency

The local currency is CFA Franc. Fixed Exchange Rate is 1 Euro for 655 CFA Francs.

15. Deadline

Entry forms must be filled by the respective Federation and returned to the host federation

not later than 3

rd March 2015. This date is the registration deadline.

Late registration attracts a penalty charge of 50 Euros. The host Federation will thereafter

reserve the right to accept or reject any player.

Players who arrive unannounced will cover all their costs.

16. Organizers Contacts

President, Togo Chess Federation: Mr. Frederic Mawuvi Koue KOUEVI

Tel. +228 90043148

E – mail: f.kouevi@yahoo.fr

Official Email for Togo Chess Federation: ftdetogo@yahoo.fr

Tel. +228 22566200

General Secretary: Mr. Enyonam Sewa FUMEY

Tel. +228 90130628

E-mail: informaplus@yahoo.fr 5

17. Zone 4.4 Countries

Countries affiliated to FIDE Zone 4.4 are:

1. BURKINA FASO

2. CAMEROON

3. CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

4. COTE D’IVOIRE

5. GABON

6. GAMBIA

7. GHANA

8. NIGERIA

9. SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE

10. SIERRA LEONE

11. TOGO

We look forward to hosting all of you in our beautiful capital, Lome for a feast of exciting chess games.

Yours Sincerely,

TOGO CHESS FEDERATION

Frederic Mawuvi Koue KOUEVI

PRESIDENT