3rd Johor International Chess Open 2016

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Venue:  36th floor, Johor Bahru City Square Tower ,

Jalan Wong Ah Fook, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor , Malaysia

12th December – 17th December 2016

Tournament Regulations

• These are individual tournaments, open to all players.
• There are two separate tournaments. The  Open category for all players and the second tournament which is the  Challenger category for players rated below 2000 (FIDE ratings) or 1850 (national ratings).
• FIDE (International Chess Federation) rules and regulations apply. Results will be sent for FIDE rating calculations.
• Both categories will be played using the Swiss System, with 9 rounds for both the Open and Challenger categories. For the pairings, a Swiss Manager program will be used.
• The rounds shall be conducted according to the attached schedule.
• Each player is accorded a time control of 90 minutes plus 30 seconds increment per move.
• Five minutes before each round starts, the Chief Arbiter shall make the relevant announcements. If any player is not present within an hour after the round is started, he shall lose by default.
• FIDE regulations apply for mobile devices apply – a player is forbidden to have a mobile phone and /or other electronic means of communication in the playing venue.
• Officials and players should be smartly attired at all times while in the playing hall.

PLAYERS WITHOUT A FIDE ID. NO WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Programme / Schedule

Day 1 (Monday, 12 December 2016)

1430   Final Registration

1500   Players’ Briefing

1530-1930 Round 1

Day 2 (Tuesday, 13 December 2016)

0900-1300 Round 2      1530-1930 Round 3

Day 3 (Wednesday, 14 December 2016)

0900-1300 Round 4      1530-1930 Round 5

Day 4 (Thursday, 15December 2016)

0900-1300 Round 6

Day 5 (Friday, 16 December 2016)

0900-1300 Round 7        1530-1930 Round 8

Day 6 (Saturday, 17 December 2016)

0900-1300 Round 9          1430 Closing Ceremony

Prizes （RM）

Prize Money	Open	Challenger
1st	8000	800
2nd	5000	600
3rd	3000	400
4th	2000	300
5th	1000	250
6th	800	200
7th	700	150
8th	650	100
9th	600	100
10th	550	100
11th  – 12th each	500	100
13th – 15th each	500
16th – 20th each	300
Best Lady*	300	100
Best Veteran (>60) *	300	100
Best JCA1	300	100
Best JCA2	250	100
Best JCA3	200	100
Best JCA4	200	100
Best JCA5	200	100
U12B/ U12G/ U10B/ U10G/ U8B/ U8G		Age Group medals are for the Challenger only. 1st – 5th for each category.

 

 

Contact Person:

Mr Steven Tel: +60167202272   Mr Dinesh  Tel:+6014 6115256

Email: johorchess@gmail.com

Entry Fee (RM)

Open	JCA Member 2015		Non-JCA Member
GM > FIDE 2400	FOC+Twin Sharing Room + RM500
IM > FIDE 2300	FOC + Twin Sharing Room
Above FIDE 2300	FOC	FOC
FIDE 2200-2299	100	200
FIDE 2000-2199	200	300
FIDE 1800-1999	300	500
FIDE Below 1800	400	700

 

Challenger	JCA Member 2016	Non JCA Member
FIDE rated	100	150
Unrated	150	200

20% discount for all early entries before 1st October 2016

Closing Date: 6 December 2016

Registration and payment after the closing date incurs the payment of double the entry fee stated above.

Online Registration:

CLICK HERE to register Online Registration

Registration to play is completed only after payment is made.

List of Players registered online

Payment (by 8 December 2015) :

1. RHB Bank Current A/C No. 20101700207247 (Persatuan Catur Johor/ Johor Chess Association) SWIFT Code RHBBMYKL
2. Maybank A/C No. 001271103730 (Cheong KL)SWIFT Code MBBEMYKL
3. Singapore DBS A/C No. 019-5-041904 (Cheong KL)
4. Paypal account – euhong@euhong.net

The evidence of payment to be submitted to johorchess@gmail.com

Accommodation

Players are required to budget for their own board and lodgings, as well as transportation needs. However Hotel rooms at package rate can be arranged through us . You may send your queries to johorchess@gmail.com .

1. Baguss City Hotel: Farah +60139353828 email:  sales@bagusscityhotel.com
2. JB Central Hotel: Steven Cheong email: steven52s@gmail.com

Conditions (Provisions) for titled player (GM, IM):

Hotel rooms are provided on a twin-sharing basis for the first 10 GMs with rating above 2,400/ IMs with rating above 2,300 that register and show confirmed flight details.   In addition the first 3 GMs with confirmed participation will be given RM500 food allowance .

Category Prizes are given if there are at least 2 participants

The organizers reserve the right to change the rules and regulations without prior notice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Johor Closed 2016
organised by Johor Chess Association
Date: 23.07.2016
Venue : Level 36 City Square Office Tower, Johor Bahru, Johor
Format: 6/7 round Swiss individual (with team prizes), 20 minutes per player
This is a closed event open only to Johor players (Players who have registered to JCA as Johor players )*
Tournament Director : Dean Dinesh 014-6115256   dean_dinesh@yahoo.com
Prizes		Special Prizes		Team Prizes
Champion: RM 300		Best Lady: RM 80		Best team
2nd : RM200		Best Veteran >50 RM50		Best U16 team
3rd : RM120		Best U16 RM 50		Best U12 team
4th: RM100		Best U16 girl RM50
5th : RM80		Best U12 RM 30
6th : RM60		Best U12 girl RM30
7th : RM50		Best U10 RM30
8th: RM 50		Best U10 Girl RM30
9th: RM40		Best U8 RM30
10th: RM 40		Best U8 girl RM30
More prizes shall be included depending on the number of participants
Schedule
Registration :		9.00 am
Round 1-3:		10.30am – 1.30 pm
break:		1.30pm – 2.30 pm
Round 4-7:		2.30pm – 6.30 pm
closing/prize giving :		6.45pm
Payment
1. Entry fee:   RM 20           U12 : RM10     Closing date: 20.7.2016   Late entry: RM30   U12: RM20
2. Bank in to Persatuan Catur Johor, RHB Bank , Current Account 20101700207247
3. Send payment slip by email to johorchess@gmail.com
4. Goto Johor Chess Association website			http://johorchessassociation.com
to fill up the online registration form			Johor Closed Registration Online       List of Players registered online
5. Registration is completed only after payment is made.
6. During registration please indicate your team name, a team shall consists of 4 players
Terms and Conditions
1. Johor players are Malaysians born in Johor or working/studying in Johor, for the last 6 months
2. Special prizes are given only if there are at least 3 participants
3. Team prizes are given only if there are at least 2 teams participating
4. Team prizes are in the form of entry fees to the Astro Merdeka Rapid Open Team Chess Championship 2016
5. With the condition that the team is playing as Johor State Team /Johor Junior State team under JCA.
6. Minimum 3 players from the best team must play in the Astro Merdeka team tournament
7. In the event that the winning team cannot play in the merderka tournament , the prize shall be withdrawn.
8. Johor Chess Association reserves the right to make changes to the prize structure and schedule without giving prior notice. JCA’s decision is final.

The 3rd Johor International Chess Open 2016 will be held immediately after the Penang Open .
Date: 12/12/16 to 17/12/16

Venue: Johor Bahru City Square Tower Level 36