2016 NATIONAL RAPID
CHAMPIONSHIP REGULATION
1.
VENUE: PROTEA HOTEL THURINGERHOF, INDEPENDENCE AVENUE, WINDHOEK
2.
EVENT DATE: 1 MAY 2016
3.
REGISTRATION
3.1
REGISTRATION PERIOD: 29 APRIL -1 MAY 2016 (08H00)
3.2
REGISTRATION METHODS: sms your name and age to 081-4006467
3.3 REGISTRATION FEES: Scholars - N$ 20,
Adults - N$ 40
4. WHO MAY PARTICIPATE: This is a Closed
Tournament, only Namibian nationals may take part.
5. EVENT SCHEDULE:
Set-up starts: 07h30
Welcome and Opening -
08h45
Announcements: Tournament Director
Round 1 : 08h00-08h40
Round 2 : 09h00-09h40
Round 3 : 10h00-10h40
Round 4 : 11h00-11h40
Break: 12h00-13h40
Round 5 :
12h00-12h40
Round 6 : 14h00-14h40
Round 7 : 15h00-15h40
Round 8 :
16h00-16h40
Round 9 :
17h00-17h40
Prize
Giving: 18h30
Vote of Thanks/Closing Remarks
5. FORMAT & RATE OF PLAY:
The tournament will be played over 9 (NINE)
Swiss-paired rounds. Rate of play will be 20 minutes per player per game with
no increment.
6. PAIRING AND TIE BREAK SYSTEM:
Swiss Manager will be used for the pairings.
Please note that the breaks between rounds will be used to do the pairings
according to the SWISS SYSTEM.
TIE-BREAK: Direct encounter, Progressive Score,
Most Wins, Median-Bucholz
7.
PRIZES:
TBA
PS: Cash prizes, to be shared by players with
equal points, will be announced at the start of Round 2. Tie-breaks will
be used to determine final standings.
General
Rules:
1. Silence at all times.
2. Cellular phones should be switched off or
put on “silent” mode if switched on. No talking while playing allowed.
3. No assistance to chess players will be
allowed during their games. A player who offers assistance will be expelled
from the tournament.
4. If a player touches a piece, (s)he should move
that piece, provided a legal move can be made with that piece. (Touch is a
move.)
5. Each player must press the clock with the
same hand that moves the pieces. However, when castling, capturing or
completing a promotion, a player may use both hands.
6. Any player who makes themselves guilty of
rude behaviour will be disqualified with immediate effect.
The rapid rules of FIDE will apply during this
event.
The Appeals Committee to be announced at the
start of the tournament.
Complaints should be directed to the individual
members of the Appeals Committee. Should a player be unhappy with the initial decision
made by such a member, (s)he may appeal. The remaining members would then weigh
in and their decision is final.
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Tournament Director
McLean Handjaba
081-400
6467
secretary@namibiachessfederation.com/
2016 NATIONAL BLITZ
CHAMPIONSHIP REGULATION
1.
VENUE: PROTEA HOTEL THURINGERHOF, INDEPENDENCE AVENUE, WINDHOEK
2.
EVENT DATE: 2 MAY 2016
3.
REGISTRATION
3.1
REGISTRATION PERIOD: 29 APRIL -2 MAY 2016 (09H00)
3.2
REGISTRATION METHODS: sms your name and age to 081-0813457729
3.3 REGISTRATION FEES: Scholars - N$ 20,
Adults - N$ 40
4. WHO MAY PARTICIPATE: This is a Closed
Tournament, only Namibian nationals may take part.
5. EVENT SCHEDULE:
Set-up starts: 09h00
Welcome and Opening -
09h30
Announcements: Tournament Director
Round 1 : 10h00-10h10
Round 2 : 10h30-10h40
Round 3 : 11h00-11h10
Round 4 : 11h30-11h40
Round 5 : 12h00-12h10
Round 6 : 12h30-12h40
LUNCH: 13h00-14h00
Round 7 : 14h00-14h10
Round 8 : 14h30-14h40
Round 9 : 15h00-15h10
Prize
Giving: 15h40
Vote of Thanks/Closing Remarks
5. FORMAT & RATE OF PLAY:
The tournament will be played over 9 (NINE)
Swiss-paired rounds. Rate of play will be 5 minutes per player per game with no
increment.
6. PAIRING AND TIE BREAK SYSTEM:
Swiss Manager will be used for the pairings.
Please note that the breaks between rounds will be used to do the pairings
according to the SWISS SYSTEM.
TIE-BREAK: Direct encounter, Progressive Score,
Most Wins, Median-Bucholz
7.
PRIZES:
TBA
PS: Cash prizes, to be shared by players with
equal points, will be announced at the start of Round 2. Tie-breaks will
be used to determine final standings.
General
Rules:
1. Silence at all times.
2. Cellular phones should be switched off or
put on “silent” mode if switched on. No talking while playing allowed.
3. No assistance to chess players will be
allowed during their games. A player who offers assistance will be expelled
from the tournament.
4. If a player touches a piece, (s)he should
move that piece, provided a legal move can be made with that piece. (Touch is a
move.)
5. Each player must press the clock with the
same hand that moves the pieces. However, when castling, capturing or
completing a promotion, a player may use both hands.
6. Any player who makes themselves guilty of
rude behaviour will be disqualified with immediate effect.
The rapid rules of FIDE will apply during this
event.
The Appeals Committee to be announced at the
start of the tournament.
Complaints should be directed to the individual
members of the Appeals Committee. Should a player be unhappy with the initial decision
made by such a member, (s)he may appeal. The remaining members would then weigh
in and their decision is final.
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Tournament Director
Kerth Ithana
081-0813457729
