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Main Arbiter
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IA Laurent Freyd |
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Dates
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July 13, 2024
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Venue
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Concert Hall, Biel Congress Center.
Smoking is strictly prohibited within the whole building.
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Tournament type
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7 rounds, Swiss system.
Chess960: The starting position will be drawn before each round.
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Time control
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15 minutes + 5 seconds increment per move.
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Schedule
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2 pm
Prize-giving: 15' after the end of the last game in the playing hall
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Prizes
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CHF 250, 150, 100.
Cup for the best Swiss player.
Total prize fund: CHF 500. |
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Prizes will be allocated according to the final ranking ("Hort System" won’t be applied).
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| Eligible for the title of the best Swiss player are Swiss citizens as well as settled foreigners (settlement permit C) with FIDE Federation SUI. | |
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In order to receive their prizes, the top three winners are required to stand on the podium during the prize-giving.
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Ranking
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1. Points scored
2. Direct encounter
3. Sonneborn-Berger 4. Buchholz
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Eligibility
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Open to every player, included those not registered in a federation. The later use FIDE code 1234567 in the registration form.
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The admission of a player is decided solely by the organization. This decision is final.
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Registration
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CHF 20 or € 20 (born 2008+ and GM/IM/WGM/WIM: CHF 10 or € 10), by bank transfer until July 10, 2024, based on the invoice received by e-mail during the online registration. After this date, cash payment on site with a surcharge of CHF 20. Deadline: July 13, 1 pm.
No surcharge for GM/IM/WGM/WIM.
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Check-in
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All participants with "paid" status on the website should confirm their presence at the registration desk until 1:30 pm at the latest on Saturday, July 13. Players who don't confirm their participation on time will not be paired in the 1st round.
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Laws of chess
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Any player arriving at the board more than 15 minutes after the start the round will lose by forfeit, except in cases of force majeure.
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It is forbidden to enter the playing area with any electronic device such as a mobile phone or a smart watch.
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Strict fair play measures will be in place at the tournament, in accordance with the FIDE rules. All players must comply with these measures.
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Pairings and results
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The start list is based in priority on the July 2024 FIDE rapid rating list, then on FIDE standard rating, then on national rapid list, then on national standard list. Unrated players are listed in alphabetical order at the end of the start list.
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Players have to enter the result at the arbiter's desk. Otherwise the result of the game will be counted as 0-0.
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An arbiter's decision may be appealed orally to the main arbiter immediately in case of disagreement. The decision of the main arbiter is final.
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Declaration of consent
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With your participation you give permission for the usage of photos/videos - in which you appear - in any publication.
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