FORMAT:
To be determined depending on entries. 3 minutes plus 2 seconds per move per player from move 1.
SCHEDULE:
Saturday the 30th. 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 30th. of Octobber.
FEES & LEVIES:
Entry fees may be paid on the day either in cash or using our Credit/Debit facility, or online prior to the event by using a Credit/Debit card or PayPal, or by direct transfer to the TCA.
All competitors $10
TCA Levy (if not a member of the TCA) Seniors $25; Juniors $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:
1st. 40%
2nd. 20%
3rd. 15%
Ratings Prize: 10%
Best Junior: 10%
DIRECTOR OF PLAY:
Official DOP: Denis McMahon
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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