Chess4Thai Annual Club Championship 2011

Chess4Thai Annual Club Championship
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Date: Saturday 13th, 2011; 07:00-16:00
Venue: Rachavipha Room, 2nd Floor, Chaophya Park Hotel, 247 Rachadapisek Road, Dindaeng, Bangkok 10400
(5 minutes from MRT Rachadapisek station)

After preparation and practice in several prior Grand Prix events, all players are now challenged to prove their skills. Chess players of all levels, ages and affiliations are invited to participate in this Chess4thai’s Main Annual Event to ensure high standard, number of participants and quality of games.

Preliminary Details (subject to changes as necessary)
This competition is divided into age categories: Under 10 / Under 12 / Under 14 / Under 18 / Over 18. Age calculation is as of 13.03.2011

Proof of Age: Copy of an official document showing the date of birth, e.g. student’s report book, passport, student ID card, FIDE application, health insurance card, etc. (please do not submit actual documents; Xerox copies will suffice)

Schedule:
07.00 – 07.45 Registration (Late registration will result in a 1st Round forfeit)
08.00 – 09.00 Round 1
09.00 – 10.15 Round 2
10.15 – 11.30 Round 3
11.30 – 12.30 Lunch (buffet; free for players)
12.30 – 13.45 Round 4
13.45 – 15.00 Round 5
15.00 – 16.15 Round 6
16.30 − 17:00 Closing ceremony

Entry fees: (walk-in) THB700 (child/adult)
(online OR advance) THB500/THB600 (child/adult)

Application: Application opens 06.02.2011 / in the Gainsfield School Tournament. Apply with EEE, Jirapak, Srapong (081-4844586), Panisa; and via e-mail.

Notes:

  • Online or advance registration is to be considered completed only after all relevant documents have been received.
  • Due to the high rental rates of hotel facility, slightly high entry fees are unavoidable. We ask for your understanding on this matter.
  • Hot drinks & refreshments will be served during Round 4-6
  • In case of a late-start in the Adult category, competition time in Round 6 may be reduced to 25/10 Bronstein.
  • Due to the need to conclude the event on time, we request your cooperation to be punctual. Adherence to planned schedule will be enforced strictly.

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Thailand Open schedule change

In order to smooth the procedures on the opening day, we have adjusted the schedule so that there is only one game. On the second and third days there will be two rounds and on the remaining 4 days only one round per day. Please adjust your strategy appropriately…

The total length of the tournament remains the same – 7 days.

12th ASEAN+ Age Group Chess Championships

Tarakan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia – 12th to 21th June 2011

The ASEAN Championships will be held in Tarakan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia from 12th to 21th June 2011. Participants may compete in the U-8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 20 Age-Groups for Girls and Open. In addition, Seniors (aged 50 and above) will be held. The ASEAN+ Age Group Championships have grown in popularity and shall accept direct individual registrations as well as those from countries and territories around Asia. Please kindly email your registration to us as soon as possible in order to ascertain the number of rooms required in the official hotel. We look forward to welcoming you to Tarakan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia!

H. Udin Hianggio, Chairman of the Committee

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