LAGOS INTERNATIONAL CHESS CLASSICS 2014 (Chess championship)
VENUE: TESLIM BALOGUN STADIUM INDOOR SPORTS HALL, SURULERE, LAGOS, NIGERIA.
DATE: 21ST - 24TH OCTOBER, 2014
1. PRIZES OPEN (FIDE RATED)
1st $ 6,000
2nd $ 3,500
3rd $ 2,500
4th $ 1,500
5th $ 1,000
6th $ 500
B-SECTION (UNRATED – 2049 only)
1st $ 1,300
2nd $ 800
3rd $ 650
4th $ 500
5th $ 400
6th $ 300
7th $ 200
8th – 12th $100 Each
BEST FEMALE
1st $ 300
14 & UNDER
1st N l0,000 + LAPTOP + TROPHY
2nd N 8, 000 + CHESS CLOCK + CHESS SET
3rd N 5,000 + CHESS CLOCK + CHESS SET 4th – 10th CHESS SETS.
VENUE: TESLIM BALOGUN STADIUM INDOOR SPORTS HALL, SURULERE, LAGOS, NIGERIA.
DATE: 21ST - 24TH OCTOBER, 2014
1. PRIZES OPEN (FIDE RATED)
1st $ 6,000
2nd $ 3,500
3rd $ 2,500
4th $ 1,500
5th $ 1,000
6th $ 500
B-SECTION (UNRATED – 2049 only)
1st $ 1,300
2nd $ 800
3rd $ 650
4th $ 500
5th $ 400
6th $ 300
7th $ 200
8th – 12th $100 Each
BEST FEMALE
1st $ 300
14 & UNDER
1st N l0,000 + LAPTOP + TROPHY
2nd N 8, 000 + CHESS CLOCK + CHESS SET
3rd N 5,000 + CHESS CLOCK + CHESS SET 4th – 10th CHESS SETS.
2. PARTICIPATION
All chess players that have paid the entry fee and sent a participation email containing the tournament entry form are allowed to play in the tournament.
The entry fees which must be paid on before 20.10.2014 are as follows:
• GM’s and IM’s FREE
•Open Tournament N 5, 000
• SECTION B N3,500
•14 & UNDER 1,000
All chess players that have paid the entry fee and sent a participation email containing the tournament entry form are allowed to play in the tournament.
The entry fees which must be paid on before 20.10.2014 are as follows:
• GM’s and IM’s FREE
•Open Tournament N 5, 000
• SECTION B N3,500
•14 & UNDER 1,000
3. PAYMENTS
Payment can be made to the secretary of the Lagos State Chess Association, Lagos State Sports Council, Rowe Park, Yaba on or before 20/10/2014.
• Please come along with 2 passport size photographs for accreditation
• Dress Code: Formal, Smart casual For enquires: Call Yemisi Ogunbanjo on +234 0180 5212 6417 Alternatively registration can be done on the 20th October 2014 from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the venue.
Payment can be made to the secretary of the Lagos State Chess Association, Lagos State Sports Council, Rowe Park, Yaba on or before 20/10/2014.
• Please come along with 2 passport size photographs for accreditation
• Dress Code: Formal, Smart casual For enquires: Call Yemisi Ogunbanjo on +234 0180 5212 6417 Alternatively registration can be done on the 20th October 2014 from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the venue.
4. ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS Accommodation, meals & local transportation (from the airport to the hotel, hotel to the playing venue and back) will be provided for invited players only. All other players will be responsible for their own expenses.
5. PLAYING SYSTEM AND RATE OF PLAY The tournament will be played using the Swiss Pairing System over seven (7) rounds.
The rate of play will be 90 minutes for the first 40 moves with an increment of 30 seconds per move starting from move one.
The rate of play will be 90 minutes for the first 40 moves with an increment of 30 seconds per move starting from move one.
6. COMPETITION RULES
Play shall be governed by the FIDE Laws of Chess and other relevant FlDE tournament regulations but for clarity here are some important highlights.
:> Players wishing to enter the Open Section must have a FIDE ID.
:> Any player who arrives at the board more than 30 minutes after the scheduled start of the session shall lose the game.
:> Analysis of games is not allowed in the playing hall. The Arbiter may impose penalties.
:> Any cell phone that goes off while a game is in progress will result in the offending player being forfeited. All cell phones must be turned off completely in the playing halls.
7. DRAW RESTRICTIONS
Players are not allowed to offer a draw to their opponent before thirty (30) moves have been completed by both players.
8. RANKING AND TIES Each Player's rank in the course of the tournament shall be decided by the number of points he has scored:
1 point for a win, 1/2 point for a draw and 0 point for a loss.
Ties for medals and trophies shall be resolved by the following procedures:
1. Number of points,
2. Median Buchholz,
3. Buchholz,
4. Number of wins.
Play shall be governed by the FIDE Laws of Chess and other relevant FlDE tournament regulations but for clarity here are some important highlights.
:> Players wishing to enter the Open Section must have a FIDE ID.
:> Any player who arrives at the board more than 30 minutes after the scheduled start of the session shall lose the game.
:> Analysis of games is not allowed in the playing hall. The Arbiter may impose penalties.
:> Any cell phone that goes off while a game is in progress will result in the offending player being forfeited. All cell phones must be turned off completely in the playing halls.
7. DRAW RESTRICTIONS
Players are not allowed to offer a draw to their opponent before thirty (30) moves have been completed by both players.
8. RANKING AND TIES Each Player's rank in the course of the tournament shall be decided by the number of points he has scored:
1 point for a win, 1/2 point for a draw and 0 point for a loss.
Ties for medals and trophies shall be resolved by the following procedures:
1. Number of points,
2. Median Buchholz,
3. Buchholz,
4. Number of wins.
9. SCHEDULE
DAY 1 (October 20th) ARRIVAL
DAY 2 (October 21st) 10.00 HRS Round 1 16.00 HRS Round 2
DAY 3 (October 22nd) 10.00HRS Round 3 16.00HRS Round 4
DAY 4 (October 23rd) 10.00HRS Round 5 16.00HRS Round 6
DAY 5 (October 24th) 09.00HRS Round 7 16.30HRS Award of Prizes.
DAY 6 (October 25th) GM LECTURE &SIMULTANEOUS EXHIBITION & DEPARTURE
DAY 1 (October 20th) ARRIVAL
DAY 2 (October 21st) 10.00 HRS Round 1 16.00 HRS Round 2
DAY 3 (October 22nd) 10.00HRS Round 3 16.00HRS Round 4
DAY 4 (October 23rd) 10.00HRS Round 5 16.00HRS Round 6
DAY 5 (October 24th) 09.00HRS Round 7 16.30HRS Award of Prizes.
DAY 6 (October 25th) GM LECTURE &SIMULTANEOUS EXHIBITION & DEPARTURE
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