2014 AFRICAN INDIVIDUAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS INVITATION

  This message is very Important for Nigerian Chess as Nigeria continues in her quest to becoming a force to reckon with in the Game of Chess, i hope the Nigerian chess federation (NCF) and other stakes Holders will make use of this opportunity and send the best of nigerian Chess players to the 2014 African Individual Chess championship announced below *Note- The title regulations changed in July 2014 and the tournament now grants an automatic GM title to the winner of the men's section and an automatic WGM title to the winner of the ladies section.

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The winner walks away with US$6000 cash for the Open and US$3000 for the ladies.

Drear Chess friends,

2014 AFRICAN INDIVIDUAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS INVITATION

On behalf of the Namibia Chess federation  (NCF) I wish to invite all eligible  Players from all African chess federation  affiliated to the World Chess Federation (FIDE) to participate in the 2014  African Individual Chess Championships (AICC) to be held at the Safari Court Hotel & Conference centre from December 12th (arrival) to December  23rd, 2014  (departure).

1. Invitation

Under the auspices of the African Chess Confederation the Namibia Chess Federation is pleased to

invite all African Chess Federations affiliated to the World Chess Federation (FIDE) to participate in the African Individual Chess championships. The Championship will be held in Windhoek , Namibia 

between   December 12th (arrival) and December 23rd 2014 (departure). 

2. Participation 

2.1 African players holding the title of GM,  WGM or WIM have a personal right to enter the tournament. 

2.2 Each National Federation can enter a maximum of 3 players for the Open Championship  and 3 for The Women championship, This does not include the 

players qualifying under Clause 2.1.

  2.3  The African Chess Confederation President also has the right to nominate players

    2.4 All entries must be registered with the Namibia Chess Federation

3. Tournament Regulations

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

regulations as a 9 Round Swiss  System tournament.

3.2 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).

3.3 The games will be played using DGT clocks; and pairing will be published on 

www.chess-results.com

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

Federation will not be paired together in the last round. 

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

4 Tie-Break

In case of a tie for the over-all 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 Tournament Schedule

The tournament schedule is as indicated here below. The schedule can however be 

changed should need arise. Any changes to the schedule will be communicated 

during the Technical Meeting before the start of the 1st round. 

Friday December 12 Arrival of participants 

20h00 Opening Ceremony 

Saturday December 13 10h00 Technical meeting 

Saturday December 13 15h00 1st Round 

Sunday December 14 15h00 2nd Round 

Monday December 15 15h00 3rd Round 

Tuesday December 16 15h00 4th Round 

Wednesday December 17 15h00 5th Round 

Thursday December 18 Rest Day 

Friday December 19 15h00 6th Round 

Saturday December 20 15h00 7th Round 

Sunday December 21 15h00 8th Round 

Monday December 22 11h00 9th Round 

19h00 Closing Ceremony 

Thursday December 23 Departure of participants

6 Titles Awards
6.1 The winner in the Open Section will be awarded the International Master (IM) title
whilst the winner in the Women’s Section will be awarded the Woman International
Master (WIM) title.

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

7 Main Prizes

 Open                            Women
1st Prize US$ 6,000        US$ 3,000
2nd Prize US$ 4,000        US$ 2,000
3rd Prize US$ 3,000        US$ 1,500
4th Prize US$ 2,000         US$ 1,000
5th Prize US$ 1,500         US$ 750
6th Prize US$ 1,000          US$ 500
7th Prize US$ 750
8th US$ 500
The total cash prizes amount to USD 27,500

8 Qualification for 2015 FIDE African Grand Prix Circuit
8.1 The 2014 African Individual Chess Championships is also a qualification event for
the 2015 African Chess Confederation Grand Prix Circuit.
8.2 The top three placed players in each section will qualify for the 2015 African Chess
Confederation Grand Prix Circuit.

9 Chief Arbiter & Appeals Committee
9.1 The Chief Arbiter for the 2014 African Individual Chess Championships will be
appointed by the ACC President.
9.2 The Appeals Committee will consist of 3 members and 2 reserves chosen from
among the participating Federations.
9.3 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 $ 200 deposit. The deposit
is refundable, if the appeal is successful.

10 FIDE Fees
10.1 In accordance with FIDE regulations an entry fee of 70 Euros is required for each
player.
10.2 Federations are expected to pay entry fees for all their players and the fees
must be paid Directly to FIDE, failing which players whose fee has not been paid,
will not be allowed to participate to the Events.

11 Registration Fees
11. The Registration Fee for each participating player is 100 Euros and must be paid 
into account before 28th November 2014. 
11.2 Payments may be made also upon arrival, provided a request is made to the 
Organizers. If no payment is received before the start of the competitions, players 
whose fee will remain unpaid will not be allowed to participate to the competitions. 
11.3 Only Federations can register players. 
11.4 The Registration Fee for each official or accompanying person will be 100 
Euros.
11.5 No refunds will be made for any players, officials and accompanying persons 
who do not make it to the Tournament after paying Registration or FIDE Fees. 
11.6 Registration Forms for entries are attached herein; Federation officials must 
fill them on or before 28th November 2014 and send them by e-mail to confirm 
entry. 
11.7 All registered players, officials and accompanying persons are entitled to:- 
a) Free Transfer (to and from) Hosea Kotako International Airport, Windhoek on 
arrival and departure. 
b) Shuttle to various places in the city depending on the Shuttle schedule. 
c) For players, free bottled water, coffee or tea and snacks during time of play. 

d) Free wi-fi internet 

12 Accommodation and Playing Venue

12.1 All players, officials and accompanying persons from participating federations 

will lodge at the following rates, per person:

SAFARI COURT (FOUR STAR) 

Single Room EUR 100 

Double Room (sharing) EUR 80 

SAFARI HOTEL (THREE STAR) 

Business Rooms 

Single Room EUR 100 

Double Room (sharing) EUR 75 

Standard Rooms 

Single Room EUR 90 

Double Room (sharing) EUR 70 

Triple Room (sharing) EUR 65 

Quadruple Room (sharing) EUR 60 

Kindly note the cost also includes 3 meals (breakfast, lunch and supper).

12.2 All payments related to board and lodging must be paid before the 28th

November 2014, which will be the deadline, or upon arrival. 

12.3 Players, officials and accompanying persons who arrive before the 12th

December 2014 or depart after 23rd December 2014 will be expected to arrange 

their accommodation or pay for the additional days.

12.4 Participating Federations will receive free board and lodging (in shared double 

rooms) for one player in each category. 

12.5 All payments must be made to the Namibian Chess Federation account by 28th

November 2014 or on arrival upon specific request to the Organizer. If payments 

are not received before the start of the competition, players will not be allowed to 

participate in the Continental championship.

12.6 The Namibian Chess Federation account details as follows; 

Bank: Standard Bank 

Bank Account: 241767156 

BANK ADDRESS : Independence Anenue, WINDHOEK 

ACCOUNT NAME : Namibia Chess Federation 

SWIFT CODE : SBNMNANX 

12.7 Delegations opting to make their hotel payments upon arrival in Namibia should 

ensure that all payments are made in accordance with the indicated rates. All these 

payments should be in EUROs. 

13 Visas

For delegations coming from countries requiring entry visas into Namibia, these can be 

obtained from Namibian Embassies or Consulate Offices in your respective country. We will 

avail an official invitation to delegations that need a copy for VISA processing.

14 Organiser’s Contacts

President of Namibian Chess Federation: Otto Z. Nakapunda 

Mobile: +264812116463 

E-mail: president@namibiachessfederation.com 

Tournament Director 

Mobile: +264814699070 

E-mail: ca@namibiachessfederation.com