Ford-Greenwood Seniors Open 2017Nine rounds—Tuesdays 30 May to 1 August 2017. FIDE and ACF rated; open to players over 60 this year. Congratulations to the winners and placegetters: 1st: Patrick Halpin 2nd: Frank Hutchings
=3rd: Yu-Shiun Chen, Pertti Sirkka and Aram Sandalciyan Rating Group A (U1600-1484): Aram Sandalciyan Rating Group B (U1484-1400): Ian Wechsler Rating Group C (U1400): Vince Chiara Location: Norths (formerly North Sydney Leagues Club), cnr Abbott & Palmer Streets, Cammeray.
Time: Games start at 7.30 pm. Schedule: Tuesdays from 30 May to 25 July. 1 August is a spare week in case of venue conflicts. Eligibility: Open to all players born in 1957 or earlier.
Entry Fees: Norths Chess Club members $25; non-members $35.
Prizes: 1st: $150; 2nd: $100; 3rd: $50; U1600-1400: $50; U1400: $50 Only players with an ACF Classic (or if not, a FIDE Standard) rating at the start of the tournament are eligible for rating prizes. Ratings: Results will be submitted for FIDE and ACF rating. Players who are not Australian residents must have a FIDE ID.
Format: Swiss pairing by Vega. Time Controls: All moves in 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move. Rules: The FIDE Laws of Chess apply. The Arbiter’s decision on any rules application shall be final. Postponements and byes: Postponements are not permitted. Up to two half-point byes may be requested for rounds 1-7. Notice to the arbiter must be received by 7pm on the Sunday before the next round. Draw: The provisional draw will be published on the Sunday evening prior to each round. Forfeiture time: One hour after the commencement of the round (at the Arbiter's discretion).
Tiebreaks:
In the event of ties, prize monies will be shared. The rank order will
be determined by applying the following tiebreaks in descending order: 1. Direct encounter 2. Buchholtz Cut 1 Arbiters: Nick Cooper
Appeals panel: TBA Entries close: Entries must be received by 27 May 2017. Late entries will be accepted at the arbiter's discretion, with up to two byes automatically allocated for missed rounds. Entry: To enter online CLICK HERE or download the form. Cheques and money orders make payable to Norths Chess Club.Entry payment is accepted ar club meetings or send to c/o Box 1840, Hornsby Westfield Post Office 1635 or make a bank transfer to Norths Chess Club, BSB 062 181, Account number 1044 1917 (use your name in the reference) and return the entry form to norths chess club.
Enquiries: northsydneychess@gmail.com. |
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