Main Arbiter
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FA Florian Zarri
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Date
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July 30, 2023
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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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9 rounds, Swiss system.
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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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Rounds 1-3: 9:45 am – 12:15 noon
Rounds 4-6: 12:45 noon – 4:00 pm
Rounds 7-9: 4:15 pm – 6:45 pm
Prize giving: 7.00 pm
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Prizes
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CHF 200, 150, 100, 80, 60, 50, 4*40.
Best Swiss: CHF 200, 150, 100.
Non-cash prize fot the best woman, the best veteran (1963-) and the best U16.
Total prize fund: CHF 1'250 + non-cash prizes.
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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 finishers are required to stand on the podium during the prize-giving.
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Ranking
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1. Points scored
2. Buchholz Cut 1 (worst score excluded)
3. Sum of Buchholz Cut 1 (worst score excluded)
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Eligibility
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Players who like to participate, but don’t have yet a FIDE ID, should contact the corresponding officer of their federations or the tournament arbiter by e-mail, in order to receive the FIDE code needed for the online registration in time.
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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 40 (born 2007+: CHF 20; GM/IM/WGM/WIM: CHF 20), by bank transfer until July 26, 2023, 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 30, 8:15 am.
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Check-in
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Participants with the status "unpaid" or those who do not appear at the online players list should come to the tournament desk until no later than 8:15 am on July 30, 2023.
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All participants with the status "paid" on the players list of our website are expected to confirm their presence at the check-in desk, until no later than 08:45 am on July 30, 2023. Players who don't confirm their participation on time will not be paired in the 1st round. |
Laws of chess
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Art. 6.7.1 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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Art.11.3.2.1 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 on the July 2023 FIDE rapid 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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The tournament counts for the FIDE rapid rating.
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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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