International Chess Open 2012

2012
^{Organised by} Multimedia University (Melaka campus)

Tournament: National rated. Open to all ages. 7 round Swiss system.

Venue: Exam Hall
                 Multimedia University (Melaka Campus)
                 Jalan Ayer Keroh Lama
                 75450 Melaka

Time Control: 45min + No increment – All moves must be recorded.

Entries fee: RM30 per person (Registration after closing date on 17^th June 2012 – RM40)

# Participants are requested to bring along their I/C or Birth Certificate at all times for verification purposes.
# Entries after the closing date will only be accepted at the discretion of the organizers.

Mode of payment:

1.      Bank-in to 04050002313204 (CIMB) with the name of CHIN NYUK WEI.

2.      The entry form and the copy of bank-in-slip MUST be scanned and emailed to chessMMUmelaka@gmail.com not later than 17^th June 2012.

3.      Late registrations will be charged with RM10.

4.      Participants that are unable to submit BOTH the bank-in-slip and the completed entry form within the time given will be disqualified automatically.

5.      STRICTLY NO REGISTRATIONS THROUGH SMS OR PHONE CALLS.

Website: http://www.wix.com/chessmmumelaka/ico#

MMU Hostel Accommodation: Not provided.

Below are some hotels that you can refer to:

1.      Kancil Hotel                                                             

9833, Bukit Baru, 75100 Melaka, Malaysia.

Tel: 606-2843848

Fax: 606-2815894                                                   10 min drive distance to MMU

2.      Atlantic Park Hotel Sdn. Bhd                                

9830, Bukit Baru, 75150 Melaka, Malaysia.

Email: aphotel@gmail.com

Website: www.aphotelgroup.com

Tel: 606-2810989

Fax: 606-2815894                                                   10 min drive distance to MMU

3.      City Theme Hotel                                                    

No 163, Jalan Laksamana Cheng Ho, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia.

Tel: 606-2865855

Fax: 606-2865955

Hotel Direct Booking Hotline

Tel: 606-2835225

Fax: 606-2835005                                                   20 min drive distance to MMU

4.      De Ocean Hotel Sdn. Bhd.                         

174, Jalan Laksamana Cheng Ho, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia.

Tel: 606-2843333 (Hunting line)

Fax: 606-2829899

Website: www.deocean.com.my                            20 min drive distance to MMU

# The organizers will not hold any responsibility should there be any changes in the information given above.

# For further information, please refer to the web site or contact number given.

Transportation & Meals: Not provided.

Further enquiries:

1.         Win Soh Tian Sheng            (013-6515080)

2.         Poh Pei Hong                        (014-3806693)

3.         Gan Yan Yang                     (017-6514769)

Prizes:

Champion                              : RM1000 + Trophy
2^nd prize                                            : RM800   + Trophy
3^rd prize                                             : RM600   + Trophy
4^th prize                                             : RM300   + Trophy
5^th prize – 10^th prizes                         : RM100   + Medal

Best Women                                      : RM200 + Medal                     
Best U-12 (on or after 1999)             : RM200 + Medal
Best U-16 (on or after 1995)             : RM200 + Medal
Best U-18 (on or after 1993)             : RM200 + Medal
Best Institute                                     : RM200 + Medal

* All participants will be given a certificate of achievement.

Rules and Regulations:

1.      This chess competition is available for all age.

2.      The FIDE Laws of Chess apply, supplemented by the tournament rules and regulations.

3.      To accommodate space or other organizational constraints, the organizing committees have the right to accept or reject any entry without explanation. First-come-first-serve basis to a limited number of participants. Funds will be given back to rejected entrant(s).

4.      Seven rounds FIDE Swiss System will be played by all participants regardless of their results from earlier encounters and the one with the most accumulated points will be declared as the winner.

5.      All participants are required to report 40 minutes before the start of the first round unless prior notification is given to the Chief Arbiter. There will be no refund under such circumstances.

6.      Players’ moves must be recorded. However, if player reaches less than five minutes on their clock, they are excused from doing so until the game is complete.

7.      The winner of each game holds the duty of passing the signed score sheets with the correct results to the Chief Arbiter. Participants playing White assumes this responsibility if the game is drawn.

8.      The loser of each game is responsible in rearranging the pieces on the dashboard. The participant playing Black holds this responsibility if the game ends in a draw.

9.      The Director reserves the right to remove any individuals deemed as a nuisance or act in an undesirable manner.  All participants are therefore expected to conduct themselves appropriately during the event.

10. The decision of the Director and Chief Arbiter with regards to the tournament is FINAL.

* Failure to abide the above rules will result in immediate disqualification.

Program Flow (Tentative subject)

30^th June 2012 (Saturday)

09:00 – 12:00 pm                 : Registration
12:00 – 01:00 pm                 : Lunch time
01:00 – 02:00 pm                 : Opening Ceremony
02:30 – 04:00 pm                 : Round 1
04:30 – 06:00 pm                 : Round 2
06:30 – 08:00 pm                 : Round 3
08:00pm onwards                 : Dinner time, check-in into hotel; free time

1^st July 2012 (Sunday)

08:00 – 09:00 am                  : Breakfast time
09:00 – 10:30 pm                 : Round 4
11: 00 – 12:30 pm                : Round 5
01:00 – 02:00 pm                 : Lunch time
02:00 – 03:30 pm                 : Round 6
03:30 – 05:30 pm                 : Round 7
06:00 – 07:30 pm                 : Closing and Prize Giving Ceremony
07:30 onwards                       : Departure

*All meals will not be provided.

Entry Form

Name (Follow I/C):_________________________

Gender:       M / F                                          Age: __________

Fee: RM __________ (RM30/RM40/RM60)      Accommodation: Yes / No

I/C no: __________                                                            Date of Birth: __________

Address: ____________________________________________________                     

Postcode: __________                                           State: __________

Hp no:            ________________                                               Email: _______________

University/School: _______________

FIDE rating (if any): _______                               National rating (if any): _______

Signature: __________                                           Date:________________

Receipt [FOR OFFICER USE ONLY]

Name: _______________________

Age: __________                                                    Total Fee: __________

Received by: _________________

Date: _____________                                            Signature: ___________

  

Source: Win Soh Tian Sheng

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