The Chess Association of "Hamadan" province on behalf of I.R.Iran Chess Federation has the honor to invite all players from national federations to participate in the 11th Avicenna International Chess Open Tournament with $10,000 in cash prizes which will be held in Hamadan, Iran, from August 22-29, 2012. Visit the official tournament site and info on Hamadan, one of the oldest centers of civilization (above is photo of stone lion carved by craftsmen of Alexander the Great).
PARTICIPATION:
1. Participation in the 11th Avicenna International Chess Tournaments open to all.
2. Each National Chess Federation has right to nominate and send one player as official invited player.
3. Organizing Committee shall provide free participation, domestic Transfer (from Tehran to Hamadan and return) and full board accommodation (with 3 meals per day) in Arian Hotel, for GM title holders.
4. IM title holders (Rating above 2400) will have accommodation in Arian Hotel (breakfast only).
REGISTRATION FEE:
Registration is free for GMs and IM players with FIDE ratings of 2400 and above.
For other players, as follows with July 2012 FIDE Ratings of:
Rating
USD
Under 1800 and unrated
120
1800 to 1999
100
2000 to 2199
80
2200 to 2299
60
2300 to 2399
50
Deadline for Registration is August12, 2012
HOTEL & ACCOMMODATION & PLAYING VENUE:
1. Accommodation and full board will be provided in Arian Hotel
2. All GM title holders and players with rating 2400 and above shall be Provided free full board accommodation, from August22 to 29,2012
3. Every player with rating 2400 to 2499 shall pay USD 35 per day for full board accommodation.
4. Accommodation fee for other players is USD 45 for each person per day.
5. A dormitory (6 board rooms) with a good quality is also available for players. The cash for whole the tournament is 80 USD for each player.
PRIZES:
Ten Thousand U.S.D (10000 USD) in cash, prizes shall be awarded:
Prizes
Tax
Net
1st Place
USD 2400
15 %
USD 2040
2nd Place
USD 2000
15 %
USD 1700
3rd Place
USD 1600
15 %
USD 1360
4th Place
USD 1300
15 %
USD 1105
5th Place
USD 1000
15 %
USD 850
6th Place
USD 700
15 %
USD 595
7th Place
USD 400
15 %
USD 340
8th Place
USD 200
15 %
USD 170
9th Place
USD 200
15 %
USD170
10th Place
USD 200
15 %
USD 170
Total
USD 10000
Cash prize shall be shared equally among tied players.
TOURNAMENT SYSTEM:
1- The Avicenna International Chess Open Tournament will be played in 11 rounds using the Swiss System.
2- The time control shall be 90 minutes for the whole game with an increment of 30 seconds per move starting from move1.
3- The FIDE Laws of Chess shall apply. The tournament will be FIDE rated.
4- The Swiss Manager program shall be used for pairings.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:
Time
Schedule
Date
Day
14:00
Arrival
Aug.21
Tuesday
09:00
Technical Meeting
Aug. 22
Wednesday
17:00
Round 1
Aug. 22
Wednesday
09:00
Round 2
Aug. 23
Thursday
17:00
Round 3
Aug. 23
Thursday
17:00
Round 4
Aug. 24
Friday
09:00
Round 5
Aug. 25
Saturday
17:00
Round 6
Aug. 25
Saturday
17:00
Round 7
Aug. 26
Sunday
09:00
Round 8
Aug. 27
Monday
17:00
Round 9
Aug. 27
Monday
17:00
Round 10
Aug. 28
Tuesday
08:00
Round 11
Aug. 29
Wednesday
13:30
Closing Ceremony
Aug. 29
Wednesday
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Departure (Before lunch)
Aug. 30
Thursday
INVITATIONS FOR VISAS:
For those who need visas, the Organizing Committee shall issue invitations for them to apply at the I.R.Iran consulate in their countries.
The Chess Association of "Hamadan" province on behalf of I.R.Iran Chess Federation has the honor to invite all players from national federations to participate in the 11th Avicenna International Chess Open Tournament with $10,000 in cash prizes which will be held in Hamadan, Iran, from August 22-29, 2012. Visit the official tournament site and info on Hamadan, one of the oldest centers of civilization (above is photo of stone lion carved by craftsmen of Alexander the Great).
1. Participation in the 11th Avicenna International Chess Tournaments open to all.
2. Each National Chess Federation has right to nominate and send one player as official invited
player.
3. Organizing Committee shall provide free participation, domestic Transfer (from Tehran to
Hamadan and return) and full board accommodation (with 3 meals per day) in Arian Hotel, for GM title holders.
4. IM title holders (Rating above 2400) will have accommodation in Arian Hotel (breakfast
only).
Registration is free for GMs and IM players with FIDE ratings of 2400 and above.
Under 1800 and
unrated
1800 to 1999
2000 to 2199
2200 to 2299
1. Accommodation and full board will be provided in Arian Hotel
2. All GM title holders and players with rating 2400 and above shall be Provided free full board accommodation, from August22 to 29,2012
3. Every player with rating 2400 to 2499 shall pay USD 35 per day for full board accommodation.
4. Accommodation fee for other players is USD 45 for each person per day.
5. A dormitory (6 board rooms) with a good quality is also available for players. The cash for
whole the tournament is 80 USD for each player.
USD 2400
USD 2040
USD 2000
USD 1700
USD 1600
15 %
USD 1360
USD 1300
15 %
USD 1105
USD 1000
15 %
USD 850
USD 700
15 %
USD 595
USD 400
15 %
USD 340
USD 200
15 %
USD 170
USD 200
15 %
USD 200
15 %
USD 170
USD
10000
Cash prize shall be shared equally among tied players.
1- The Avicenna International Chess Open Tournament will be played in 11 rounds using the Swiss
System.
2- The time control shall be 90 minutes for the whole game with an increment of 30 seconds per move
starting from move1.
3- The FIDE Laws of Chess shall apply. The tournament will be FIDE rated.
4- The Swiss Manager program shall be used for pairings.
Technical Meeting
Departure (Before lunch)
INVITATIONS FOR VISAS:
For those who need visas, the Organizing Committee shall issue invitations for them to apply at the I.R.Iran consulate in their countries.
Mobile: +98 918 812 45 81