FORMAT:
7 or 9 rounds Swiss (depending on number of entries). 3 minutes plus 2 seconds per move per player from move 1.
SCHEDULE:
Saturday the 21st of October
Round 1 will commence at 6:30pm with all rounds proceeding as soon as possible after the previous round finishes. Short breaks will be taken as appropriate throughout the tournament.
ENTRIES:
Competitors may enter online using the registration form below, or enter on the night - before the start of round 1. Competitors wishing to pay their entry online should complete the online registration to avoid confusion.
Entries close at 6:15pm on Saturday the 21st of October.
FEES & LEVIES:
Entry fees may be paid on the day in cash (please tender the correct change) or by credit card. Entry fees may also be paid online prior to the event by credit card or PayPal, or by direct transfer.
All competitors $10
TCA Levy (if not a member of the TCA) Seniors $15/Juniors $5
In accordance with section 3 of the TCA Constitution, Tasmanian players not already a member of the TCA must pay an Individual TCA Membership levy in addition to their entry fee. This fee entitles the individual to all items listed under rule 3.2 of the constitution until the commencement of the next TCA financial year (rule 6.5)
Note that the Levy fees are at the End Of Year (EOY) discount rate which applies from 1st September.
PRIZES:
1st. 40%
2nd. 25%
3rd. 15%
Best Junior: 10%
U1650 10%
DIRECTOR OF PLAY:
Official DOP: To Be Confirmed
Assistant DOP: To Be Confirmed
ARBITERS:
Chief Arbiter: To Be Confirmed
2 additional arbiters to be selected from the entrants.
NOTES:
FIDE Laws 2018 apply – ringing mobiles will incur automatic loss. Entrants agree to abide by all decisions of the organisers and arbiters. The organisers reserve the right to make any changes required.
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