Ford-Greenwood Seniors Open 20189 rounds on Tuesdays from 4 June to 30 July 2019; open to players over 60 this year Tournament Information and Rules Location: Norths (formerly North Sydney Leagues Club), cnr Abbott & Palmer Streets, Cammeray.
Time: Games start at 7.30 pm. Schedule:Tuesdays from 4 June to 30 July (in the case of a venue conflict, the number of rounds will be reduced). Eligibility: Open to all players born in 1958 or earlier. Players who are not Australian residents must have a FIDE ID.
Entry Fees: Norths Chess Club members $25; non-members $35. GM, WGM, IM and WIM free.
Prizes: 1st: $150; 2nd: $100; 3rd: $50; Rating group A: $50; Rating group B: $50; Unrated: $25 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: Pairings and rating prizes will be determined using a player's ACF Classic (or if none, FIDE Standard) rating. Results will be submitted for the ACF Classic and FIDE Standard rating lists. Format: 8 round Swiss (Dutch), with pairings by Vega. Time Control: All moves in 90 minutes + 30 seconds (Fischer) increment per move from move 1. Rules: The FIDE Laws of Chess apply. The Arbiter’s decision on any rules application shall be final. Byes: Postponements
are not permitted. However, up to two half-point byes may be requested
for rounds 1-6. Notice to the arbiter must be received by 7pm on the
Sunday prior to the 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
Notes:
Appeals panel: TBA Entries close: Entries must be received by 1 June 2019. Late entries will be accepted at the arbiter's discretion, with up to two byes automatically allocated for missed rounds. Entry: To enter CLICK HERE to complete THE ON LINE FORM. If not paid online, cheques and money orders make payable to Norths Chess Club. Entry payment is accepted at club meetings or make a bank transfer to Norths Chess Club, BSB 062 181, Account number 1044 1917 (use your name and Senior in the reference).
Enquiries: northsydneychess@gmail.com |
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