5th SINGAPORE CHESS FEST 2008

Last year we saw our own Malaysian Justin Ongway (pic) was crowned champion in the Challenger. So who will win this time?

 

 

                            

5^th  SINGAPORE CHESS FEST 2008

    - Singapore Masters & Challengers International Open Tournaments

1. Organisers

Organized by Singapore Chess Federation under the auspices of Singapore Sports Council.

2. Schedule

9^th December : Arrival of Players; Technical Meeting – 20:00 hour (players not present shall not be paired for Round 1)

10^th December : Round 1 – 0900 hour; Round 2 – 1600 hour
11^th December  : Round 3 – 0900 hour; Round 4 – 1600 hour 
12^th December : Round 5 – 0900 hour; Round 6 – 1600 hour
13^th December : Round 7 – 0900 hour; Round 8 – 1600 hour

14^th December : Round 9 – 0900 hour;

Closing Ceremony – 1500 hour

15^th December : Departure of Players 

3. Time Control and Format

Swiss System; FIDE-rated and titled;  90 minutes  with 30 seconds increment starting from the first move.

4. Net Prize Fund : US$ 22,500 after 20% Asia-Pacific Grand Prix deductions (Gross Prizes in brackets)

Singapore Masters International Open (US$20,000):  The Masters shall qualify for Pro Tour Points.

For players rated 2200 (Women 2000) and above as on 1^st October 2008

1^st $3200 ($4000); 2^nd $2600 ($3000); 3^rd $1600 ($2000); 4^th $1200 ($1500); 5^th $800 ($1000);

6^th to 10^th $560 ($700) each; 11^th to 15^th $320 ($400) each; 16^th to 20^th $160 ($200) each

Women Top 3: $800 ($1,000); $480 ($600); $320 ($400)

Challengers Group (US$2,500): For players rated below 2300 (Women 2100) as on 1^st October 2008

1^st $600; 2^nd $400; 3^rd $300; 4^th $200; 5^th $125; 6^th to 10^th $75 each; 11^th to 20^th $50 each

5. Entry Fees to be payable by 1^st  November 2008;  thereafter penalty of US$ 30 is imposed.

Entry Fee for Masters Group: FIDE Rating above 2200 (Women 2000) as on 1^st October 2008

GM, WGM, IM Rating 2500+, WIM Rating 2300+ : Free (but a deposit of US$ 50 is required)

Above 2401           US$   60                                 

2351 to 2400          US$   80                                 

2301 to 2350          US$ 100 

2251 to 2300          US$ 125                                 

2201 to 2250          US$ 150                                 

below2201           US$200                                                                                     

The host country may nominate a maximum of 4 players whose rating shall not be below 2100 (Women 1900)

The Singapore Chess Federation reserve the right to accept and reject entries with rating below 2100

Entry Fee for Challengers Group: FIDE Rating below 2300 (Women 2100) as on 1^st October 2008

US$   50 

6. The Official Hotel is Fortuna Hotel, 2 Owen Road (www.fortunahotel.com.sg )

10 GMs above 2600             - free room in single room

10 GMs above 2500             - free room  on twin-sharing basis

The above is based on first-come-first-serve basis having paid the deposit of US$ 50.

The deposit is refundable upon completion of the tournament.

All others              - single at US$ 100 without meal

- twin at  US$ 50 per person without meal

- triple at US$ 40 per person without meal

7. Playing Venue – Teck Ghee Community Club, 861 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10

8. Entry Fees to be transferred, free of bank charges, to the Singapore Chess Federation:

Bank :                     DBS Bank             

Account Number :001 – 043184 – 6              SWIFT: DBSSSGSG

Bank Address :     Shenton Way, Singapore                  

Account Name :   Singapore Chess Federation

Address :               51 Bishan Street 13 #02-01A, SIGC, Singapore 579799