| Tournament details |
| Tournament: |
A 7 round Swiss with prizes in 2 divisions. |
| Playing dates: |
| Round 1 |
|
19/9 |
| Round 2 |
|
26/9 |
| Round 3 |
|
3/10 |
| Round 4 |
|
10/10 |
| Round 5 |
|
17/10 |
| Round 6 |
|
24/10 |
| Round 7 |
|
31/10 |
|
| Starting time: |
7.45 pm sharp on all playing nights. |
| Ratings: |
ACF Rated |
| Entry fees: |
Early bird: $25 (must be paid by Tuesday, September 12th)
Full fee: $35
Free entry for Grand Masters and International
Masters who enter on or before September 12 |
| Visitors fees |
$10 visitors fees apply for NON Canterbury and Canterbury Junior Chess Club Members. |
| Prize fund: |
| Total Prize fund $1500 |
| 1st: |
$500 |
| 2nd: |
$250 |
| 3rd |
$150 |
| 2 x A Division rating prizes: |
$100 each |
| 4 x B Division prizes |
$100 each |
Prizes will be shared equally between players on equal scores. |
| Title |
The title of Canterbury Open Champion will be awarded to the highest
finishing Player in A division. In case of a tie it will be awarded
on count back |
| Rate of play: |
75 minutes/player + 30 seconds/move from move one. |
| Entries: |
Early bird entries with payment close Tuesday,
September 12th
All later entries with payment close 7.30pm Friday September 19
Entries at the club,
by online entry form, or by telephone or
mail with Mr. Trevor Stanning
Trevor Stanning’s address is 23 Chester St Surrey Hills 3127
Telephone: 9898 7547 |
| Laws of chess: |
All F.I.D.E. laws of chess, tournament rules, and Swiss draw rules apply. |
| Game recording: |
Players are required to record their games and hand in a copy of the completed game duly signed with the
result entered, at the end of play.
Duplicate score sheets are supplied. |
| Late arrivals: |
The arbiter will do his best to avoid forfeit wins due to
the unannounced absence of players.
Competitors not present at the venue half an hour after the advertised starting time,
run the risk of being taken out of the draw for that round and the game redrawn wherever possible. |
| Postponements: |
Postponements should be avoided as much as possible. If unavoidable
BHCC guidelines for postponements should be followed. |
| Forfeits: |
Players who forfeit twice or have been taken out of the draw twice may be withdrawn from the tournament. |
| Player conduct: |
Players are requested to familiarise themselves with the
BHCC code of conduct and abide by that advise whenever possible. |
