1. Sponsor & Organiser
With generous sponsorship from the Masterskill Education Group, Polgar Chess Asia and the Kuala Lumpur Chess Association (KLCA) with support for the Malaysian Chess Federation (MCF), is pleased to announce the DYTM Raja Nazrin International Open Chess Championship 2012.
2. Format of Play
The tournament will played over 9 rounds using the Swiss System, and according to World Chess Federation (FIDE) Title & Rating Regulations, with a a time control of 90 minutes for 40 moves followed by 30 minutes plus a 30 second time increment per move for the rest of the game.
3. Prizes
1st RM 10,000, 2nd RM 6,000, 3rd RM 4,000, 4th RM 2,000, 5th-10th RM 1,000 each, 11th-20th RM 500 each, Top woman RM 1,000, and Top Malaysian RM 1,000.
4. Entries
The International Open requires an entry fee of USD 100 (RM 150 for Malaysians) for all players and the organisers reserve the right to increase the entry fee for player who are unrated and those under 1800, and also to refuse any entry without explanation.
WHILE WE ACCEPT PROVISION REGISTRATION, DO NOTE THAT ENTRIES ARE ONLY CONFIRMED WITH RECEIPT OF PAYMENT AS PLACES ARE LIMITED.
5. Schedule
17 September
1500- Arrival
1800-2000 Registration & Players Meeting
18 September
0900-1300 Round 1
1500-1900 Round 2
19 September
0900-1300 Round 3
1500-1900 Round 4
20 September
0900-1300 Round 5
1500-1900 Round 6
21 September
Rest Day
22 September
0900-1300 Round 7
1500-1900 Round 8
23 September
0900-1300 Round 9
1400-1600 Blitz Tournament
1600-1700 Prize Giving & Closing Ceremony
24 September –1200
Departure
6. Secretariat
The Organising Secretary/Tournament Director is Peter Long and all enquiries may be directed via email to him at peter@thefidetrainer.com or by calling him at +60133920920
