2011 Sarawak Open Chess Championship will be held from 12-16 December 2011 at Ultimate Professional Centre, 3rd Floor, Jalan Bukit Mata Kuching, Kuching. This FIDE-rated and National rated tournament offers
a Champion prize of RM2,500 and some prizes for juniors.
There are two amendments to the one previously released:
a. Woman International Masters, International Masters and above are
not required to pay entrance fee.
b. Players may register on line at http://pk4.my and view registered
players' list.
Sarawak Open Chess Championship 2011
(FIDE rated & National Rated)
Organisers: Sarawak Chess Association
Venue: Ultimate Professional Centre, 3rd Floor, Jalan Bukit Mata Kuching,
Kuching (Opposite Pullman Hotel)
Dates: 12-16 December 2011
System: 9 round Swiss
Fixture
Date Time
12 Dec 2011, Monday 08:00 Registration
09:00 Round 1
14:30 Round 2
13 Dec 2011, Tuesday 09:00 Round 3
14:30 Round 4
14 Dec 2011, Wednesday 09:00 Round 5
14:30 Round 6
15 Dec 2011, Thursday 09:00 Round 7
14:30 Round 8
16 Dec 2011, Friday 09:00 Round 9
13:00 Prize Giving & Closing
Entrance Fees: RM50.00 per head
RM25.00 per head for 16 & under and Ladies
Free entrance for titled players WIM, IM and above.
Prizes
Champion: RM2500 + Trophy
Runner Up: RM1500 + Trophy
2nd Runner Up: RM800 + Trophy
4th Placing: RM600
5th Placing: RM400
6th Placing: RM300
7th Placing: RM200
8th Placing: RM100
9th Placing: RM100
10th Placing: RM100
16 and Under (born on or after 1 Jan 1995)
Champion 100/= + Certificate
Runner-up 60/= + Certificate
2nd Runner-up 40/= + Certificate
14 and Under (born on or after 1 Jan 1997)
Champion 100/= + Certificate
Runner-up 60/= + Certificate
2nd Runner-up 40/= + Certificate
12 and Under (born on or after 1 Jan 1999)
Champion 100/= + Certificate
Runner-up 60/= + Certificate
2nd Runner-up 40/= + Certificate
10 and Under (born on or after 1 Jan 2001)
Champion 100/= + Certificate
Runner-up 60/= + Certificate
2nd Runner-up 40/= + Certificate
8 and Under (born on or after 1 Jan 2003)
Champion 100/= + Certificate
Runner-up 60/= + Certificate
2nd Runner-up 40/= + Certificate
For the aged-group prizes, there should be at least six competitors. Otherwise, they will join the other aged group.
(Each player may claim only one prize)
Tie-breaks
In the event that total scores are equal, the following criteria will be based:
a) Solkoff (Sum of Opponents’score)
b) Sonneborn berger
c) Cummulative
Pairing
Any player who does not turn up for more than two rounds without giving good reasons would be considered withdrawn from the tournament.
Recording
Recording is compulsory throughout the game
Time Control
The time control is 90 minutes with 30 seconds increment per move.
Chess Rules
Based on FIDE chess rules and competition rules
Accommodation
The tournament venue is situated right at the centre of the City with many hotels within walking distance:
*****Pullman Hotel (082- 222888)*****Hilton Hotel (082-248200), ***** Riverside Majestic(082-247777), ****Grand Margherita Hotel(082-423111), ****Somerset Gateway(082-250958), ****Ariva Gateway(082-250958),****Hotel Grand Continental(082-230399)***Habour View Hotel (082-274666), ***Batik Boutique Hotel(082-422845),***Abell Hotel(082-239449),**Abell Residence(082-238977),**Liwah Hotel (082-429222), **Borneo Hotel(082-244122), *The Room(082-423688), Tune Hotel, **360 Xpress CityCentre Hotel(082-236060), John’s Place(082-233746), River view Inn (082-412551), Kuok Pin Hotel (082-426822), Goodwood Inn (082-244862), Motel Siangolila (082-425221), Hotel Cozy ZZZ (082-233961),Mandarin Hotel(082-418269) Kapit Hotel(082-420091), B&B Inn(082-237366), Orchid Inn (082-411417), One Star Lodge (082-253577), Borneo Bed & Breakfast (082-246292), Tracks Bed & Breakfast (019-6407372), Green Mountain Lodging House (082-416320), Nomad Borneo Bed & Breakfast(082-237831),
The room rate for budget hotels starts from RM15.00 net per person per night.
Conduct of players
No smoking, no hand phone and no analysis of games are allowed in the tournament hall.
Immediately after each game, the winners or the drawers playing white have to return the score sheets and chess clocks to the arbiter while the opponents have to rearrange back the pieces.
Enrolment
Enrolment can be made at website http://pk4.my. Closing date is 4:00 p.m,5 December 2011. Please bank in your entrance fee to Abang Mohammad Reduan @ RHB Account No.(1-11212-0012781-9) and Email/SMS to anyone of the followings together with Name, IC’s/Date of Birth, Sex and Contact:
Morsin Ahmad
Tel: 012-8949415
Email: morsinab@sarawaknet.gov.my
Abg. Mohd.Reduan
Tel: 019-8887786
Email: reduan_sahari@bsn.com.my
Lim Kian Hwa
Tel: 016 8603180
Email: limkhwa@gmail.com
Sarawak Open Chess Championship 2011
Entry Form
Name: ___________________________ Chinese Character (if applicable): ______________
IC No. /Passport No. ________________ Date of Birth: _____________ Sex: ___________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Tel or hand phone: ________________
FIDE ID: ______________ FIDE rating: _________ National Rating: _________
I wish to enroll for the Sarawak Open Chess Championship, 2011, and forward herewith RM ___________ for the payment of the entrance fee please.
Adult: RM50/=
16 & under and Ladies: RM25/=
Titled players WIM,IM & above: Free entrance
* delete whichever inapplicable.
___________________
Date: ____________ ( )
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Temporary Receipt
I acknowledge the receipt of RM _________ from
Mr./ Miss/Mdm._____________________________
for the payment of the entrance fee for Sarawak Open Chess Championship, 2011.
_______________________
Date: ____________ ( )
