2nd Subic International Open Chess Tournament
May 24 – June 1, 2009
Olongapo City, Philippines
PARTICIPATION:
Participation in the 2nd Subic International Open Chess Tournament is open to all players with rating of 2100 and above (based on April 2009 FIDE Ratings).
REGISTRATION FEE
Registration is free for GMs and players with FIDE ratings of 2450 and above. For other players, as follows with FIDE Ratings of:
2400 to 2449 US$50
2300 to 2399 US$75
2200 to 2299 US$100
2100 to 2199 US$125
TOURNAMENT VENUE:
Games will be played at Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City.
TOURNAMENT SYSTEM
1. The 2nd Subic International Open Chess Tournament will be played in 9 rounds using the Swiss System.
2. The time control shall be 90 minutes for the whole game with an increment of 30 seconds per move starting from move 1.
3. The FIDE Laws of Chess shall apply. All mobile phones should be closed. The tournament will be FIDE rated.
4. The Swiss Manager program shall be used for pairings.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:
Sunday May 24 Arrival
Monday May 25 Players Meeting 11:00 at official hotel
Opening and Rd 1 15:00-19:00
Tuesday May 26 Rd 2 09:00-13:00
Rd 3 15:00-19:00
Wednesday May 27 Rd 4 15:00-19:00
Thursday May 28 Rd 5 09:00-13:00
Rd 6 15:00-19:00
Friday May 29 Rd. 7 15:00-19:00
Saturday May 30 Rd. 8 15:00-19:00
Sunday May 31 Rd. 9 13:00-17:00
Closing 18:00
Monday June 1 Departure
PRIZES:
Thirty Thousand Dollars (US$30,000) in cash prizes shall be awarded:
1st place US$ 5,000
2nd place US$ 4,000
3rd place US$ 3,000
4th place US$ 2,000
5th place US$ 1,500
6th – 13th places US$ 1,000 @
14th place US$ 900
15th place US$ 800
16th place US$ 700
17th place US$ 600
18th – 24th place US$ 500 @
Cash prizes shall be shared equally among tied players. Ties for Cups and trophies shall be broken by average rating of the 8 strongest opponents, then if still tied, 7 strongest, etc.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION:
GMs shall be provided accommodation on a twin sharing basis, from one day prior to the opening to one day after the closing ceremony of the tournament. The official hotel shall be announced later.
INVITATIONS FOR VISAS:
For those who need visas, the Organizing Committee shall issue invitations for them to apply at the Philippine consulate in their countries.
REGISTRATION FORM:
All participating players are kindly requested to fill in the attached registration form, which should include passport copy, passport particulars of participants, and return the same to the Organizing Committee ncfpsecretariat@yahoo.com or to the NCFP Secretary General Abraham Tolentino ant_ncfpsecgen@yahoo.com.ph.
We look forward to welcoming you to Manila!
Prospero Pichay
Chairman / President
National Chess Federation of the Philippines
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