FORMAT:
9 round Swiss. 3 minutes plus 2 seconds per move per player from move 1.
SCHEDULE:
Saturday the 12th of December: Round 1 will commence at 7pm with all rounds proceeding as soon as possible after the previous round finishes. Short breaks will be taken as appropriate throughout the tournament.
ENTRIES:
All competitors MUST enter online using the digital registration form below.
Entries close at 5pm on Saturday the 12th of December.
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
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)
PRIZES:
Donations of $200 have allowed a bonus amount of $50 to be given to each prize division above the allocated percentage of entry fees.
1st. $50 + 50%
2nd. $50 + 25%
3rd. $50 + 15%
Best Junior: $50 + 10%
DIRECTOR OF PLAY:
Official DOP: Kevin Bonham (To Be Confirmed)
Assistant DOP: Ian Little
ARBITERS:
Chief Arbiter: Ian Little
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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