Amateur open for players with ELO until 2299 and Latvian rating until 2399
Regulations: Swiss system, 9 rounds, FIDE rules, ELO rated
Time limit: 90 minutes per game per player +30 seconds per move starting from the move 1.
Schedule
Monday 10.08. | 14:00-16:00 | Registration |
16:30 | Opening ceremony | |
17:00 | 1st round | |
Tuesday 11.08. | 11:00 | 2nd round |
17:00 | 3rd round | |
Wednesday 12.08. | 17:00 | 4th round |
Thursday 13.08. | 11:00 | 5th round |
17:00 | 6th round | |
Friday 14.08. | 17:00 | 7th round |
Saturday 15.08. | 17:00 | 8th round |
Sunday 16.08. | 11:00 | 9th round |
18:30 | Closing ceremony |
Entry fee
ELO 2050 – 2299 | 30 EUR |
ELO 1800 – 2049 | 40 EUR |
ELO < 1800 | 60 EUR |
Without ELO | 80 EUR |
Discounts
Juniors up to 18 years of age and seniors over 65 years of age have a 25% discount. This discount does not refer to the additional charge for the late registration.
Entries
Early registrations (by specifying your Name, ELO, Date of Birth, Country and accommodation necessary) for the tournaments A-E should be sent before the 20th of July either by e-mail:chess@rtu.lv or by filling the application form.
Prize giving
All players must be present at the closing ceremony to receive financial prizes. The organizers reserve the rights not to pay out prizes if the participant fails to do so.
Late arrival
Waiting time in the Tournaments A-D in case of late arrival is 30 minutes.
Tie-brakes
The following tie-brake criteria are used: 1) Mini Bucholz, 2) Bucholc and 3) Rating Performance.