December 12, 2019

This is 3 day event starting Friday the 13th  - Sunday the 15th of December 2019.   This is a 5 round Classical Tournament (FIDE rated) and is open to both adult and junior players.  There are two categories U2200 rating and U1750 rating.  

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The tournament is open to anyone including adults, juniors, members/non-members of the Swieqi Chess Club.  However since these are FIDE rated events you will have to be listed with a Chess Federation.  

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ORGANISER:

Swieqi Chess Club

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CLASSICAL TOURNAMENT: 

DATES & TIMES:

Round 1:  Friday 13th December at 6pm 

Round 2:  Saturday 14th December at 10am 

Round 3:  Saturday 14th December at 5pm

Round 4:  Sunday 15th December at 10am

Round 5:  Sunday 15th December at 5pm

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RAPID TOURNAMENT:

DATE & TIME:

Rounds 1-4:  Saturday 23rd of November 1:15pm - 4pm

Rounds 5-8:  Sunday 24th of November 1:15pm - 4pm

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CLASSICAL TOURNAMENT CONDITIONS:

1. This is a FIDE rated event.

2. You need to be a member of a Chess Federation to be able to participate in this tournament.  

3. Any Adult or Junior player can apply.  

4. Time control 60 minutes + 30 second increments.

5. Tournament is open to unrated players.

6. Closing date for applications Wednesday the 11th December 2019 at 12pm.  No applications shall be considered after this deadline.     

7. Application fee must be paid upon registration before the registration closing date (Point 6 above).    

8. Any player who has not paid the registration fee before the closing date stated above will not be allowed to participate in the tournament.  

9. A player who has not submitted the online application by the closing dates stipulated above will not be allowed to participate.  

10. Games will be played on time.  If a player does not turn up within 30 minutes after the game has started shall forfeit that round. 

11. Byes are not be given.  If  you cannot be paired for a round you are to let the organisers know before the next round so that you will not be paired.  

12. The organisers have the right to refuse applications.

13. Any photos/video taking during both events may be used on any social media platform and shall remain the property of the organisers.  

TIEBREAK SYSTEM:

1. Buchholz (variable with parameter)

2. Direct encounter

3. Greater number of victories 

4. Sonneborn- Berger

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PRIZES:

Trophies for both categories U2200 and U1750

1st Prize 

2nd Prize  

3rd Prize  

Best Junior Player Under 16 year of age

Christmas prizes will also be given out to winners.  

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REGISTRATION

1. The online application form has to be completed and acknowledged.  An email or message to say that you wish to be entered will not be accepted.  

2. You will then be asked to submit the payment. 

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PRICE:

Adults €15 member discounts will apply 

Juniors €10 member discounts will apply 

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VENUE:

Swieqi Chess Club

Triq Josef Kalleya

Swieqi SWQ 3555

November 21, 2019

The Swieqi Chess Club has been invited back to the yearly Malta International Games Festival taking place this year at The Casino Maltese Club in Valletta.   The weekend tournaments are open to both adult and junior players.  

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This is 3 day event, Friday the 22nd  - Sunday the 24th of November 2019.   There shall be a 5 round Classical Tournament (FIDE rated) from Friday to Sunday.  There shall also be 8 round Rapid Tournament (FIDE rated) on the Saturday and Sunday afternoon. 

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For the price of JUST €10 you can play in both or just the Classical or Rapid Tournament the choice is yours and your ticket also enables you to participate in other events happening during the Malta International Gaming Festival week.  

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The tournament is open to anyone including adults, juniors, members/non-members of the Swieqi Chess Club.  However since these are FIDE rated events you will have to be listed with a Chess Federation.  

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ORGANISERS:

Mark Borg & Swieqi Chess Club

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CLASSICAL TOURNAMENT: 

DATES & TIMES:

Round 1:  Friday 22nd of November at 5pm 

Round 2:  Saturday 23rd of November at 10am 

Round 3:  Saturday 23rd of November at 4:30pm

Round 4:  Sunday 24th of November at 10am

Round 5:  Sunday 24th of November at 4:30pm

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RAPID TOURNAMENT:

DATE & TIME:

Rounds 1-4:  Saturday 23rd of November 1:15pm - 4pm

Rounds 5-8:  Sunday 24th of November 1:15pm - 4pm

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CLASSICAL TOURNAMENT CONDITIONS:

1. This is a FIDE rated event.

2. You need to be a member of a Chess Federation to be able to participate in this tournament.  

3. Any Adult or Junior player can apply.  

4. Time control 60 minutes + 30 second increments.

5. Tournament is open to unrated players.

6. Closing date for applications Monday the 18th of November 2019 at 12pm.  No applications shall be considered after this deadline.     

7. Application fee must be paid upon registration before the registration closing date (Point 6 above).    

8. Any player who has not paid the registration fee before the closing date stated above will not be allowed to participate in the tournament.  

9. A player who has not submitted the online application by the closing dates stipulated above will not be allowed to participate.  

10. Games will be played on time.  If a player does not turn up within 30 minutes after the game has started shall forfeit that round. 

11. Byes are not be given.  If  you cannot be paired for a round you are to let the organisers know before the next round so that you will not be paired.  

12. The organisers have the right to refuse applications.

13. Any photos/video taking during both events may be used on any social media platform and shall remain the property of the organisers.  

TIEBREAK SYSTEM:

1. Buchholz (variable with parameter)

2. Direct encounter

3. Greater number of victories 

4. Sonneborn- Berger

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PRIZES:

Trophies for:

1st Prize 

2nd Prize  

3rd Prize  

Best Junior Player Under 16 year of age

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RAPID TOURNAMENT CONDITIONS:

1. This is a FIDE rated event.

2. You need to be a member of a Chess Federation to be able to participate in this tournament.

3. Any Adult or Junior player, rated or non-rated can apply. 

4. Time control 15 minutes + 10 second increments.

5. Tournament is open to unrated players 

6. Closing date for applications Monday the 18th of November 2019 at 12pm.  No applications shall be considered after this deadline. 

7. Application fee must be paid upon registration and not later than the closing date.  .  

TIEBREAK SYSTEM:

1. Buchholz (variable with parameter)

2. Direct encounter

3. Greater number of victories 

4. Sonneborn- Berger

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PRIZES:

Trophies for:

1st Prize 

2nd Prize

3rd Prize 

Best Junior Player Under 16 year of age

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REGISTRATION

1. The online application form has to be completed and acknowledged.  An email or message to say that you wish to be entered will not be accepted.  

2. You will then be asked to submit the payment.  

3. Once payment has been received you shall be issued with a ticket.  If the ticket is lost, stolen or misplaced you shall have to purchase another ticket.  

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PRICE:

Adults & Juniors Ticket €10 

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VENUE:

Casino Maltese Club

247 Republic Street

Valletta VLT 1114

Telephone: 21 233 002

April 12, 2019

Starting on Saturday the 17th August 2019.  This is a rapid tournament which is FIDE rated and is played over 7 rounds.   The tournament is open to junior players 16 years or under who are either rated or unrated and from any locality.    

CHIEF ARBITER: Ronald Sammut (NA)

ARBITER: Mark Fleri (NA)

DATES & TIMES:

17th of August 2019 from 10am - 2pm

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CONDITIONS & RULES:

1. This is a FIDE rated event.

2. Applicants must be a member of the Malta Chess Federation.  Junior membership with the MCF is free.  Please contact for more information.  

3. Any Junior player 16 years and under (from any locality) can apply.

4. Time control 10 minutes + 5 second increments.

5. Tournament is open to unrated players (from any locality).

6. Closing date for applications Friday the 16th of August at 6pm.  No applications shall be considered after this deadline.   

7. Games will be played on electronic smart boards and shall and PGN files shall be available for download after the tournament.  

8. Electronic PGN's shall also be made available to Swieqi Chess Club Gold members.

9. Touch move rule applies.

10. If 2 illegal moves are made the player shall forfeit that game.  

11. Application fee must be paid upon registration.  

TIEBREAK SYSTEM:

1. Buchholz (variable with parameter)

2. Direct encounter

3. Greater number of victories 

4. Sonneborn- Berger

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PRIZES:

1st  Place: Trophy 

2nd Place Trophy 

3rd  Place Trophy  

Trophy - Best Under 16 Junior Player

Trophy - Best U/1200 rated Player

Trophy - Best Unrated Player

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REGISTRATION

https://www.swieqichessclub.com/events

PRICE:

Juniors (Non-members) - €10

Siblings (Non-member) - €8

Juniors (Members) - €7.50

Siblings (Members) - €6

VENUE:

Swieqi Chess Club 

Triq Josef Kalleya

Swieqi SWQ 3555

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July 18, 2019

​A three day weekend tournament starting on Friday the 19th of July 2019.  This tournament is FIDE  rated and is played over 5 rounds.   

VENUE:

Swieqi Chess Club

Triq Jossef Kalleya

Swieqi

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ORGANISERS:

Swieqi Chess Club

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ARBITERS:

Deputy Arbiter: Ronald Sammut (NA)

Arbiter: Mark Fleri (NA)

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DATES & TIMES:

Round 1:  Friday 19th of July at 6pm

Round 2:  Saturday 20th of July at 10am

Round 3:  Saturday 20th of July at 5pm

Round 4:  Sunday 21st of July at 10am

Round 5:  Sunday 21st of July at 5pm

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TOURNAMENT CONDITIONS:

1. This is a FIDE rated event.

2. You need to be a member of a Malta Chess Federation to participate in this tournament.  (For more information contact (mark.fleri@swieqichessclub.com).

3. All games shall be played on electronic chess boards and shall be broadcast live.  Players will be emailed the PGNs of their games after the tournament has finished.

4. Any Adult or Junior player can apply provided they have a FIDE rating of less than 1500.

5. Unrated players adult and junior can also participate in this tournament.   

6. Time control 60 minutes + 30 second increments.

7. Closing date for applications Thursday the 18th of July 2019 at 16:00.  No applications shall be considered after this deadline.     

8. Application fee must be paid upon registration and before the registration closing date as stated above.   

9. Any player who has not paid the registration fee before the closing date stated above will not be allowed to participate in the tournament.  

10. A player who has not submitted the online application by the closing dates stipulated above will not be allowed to participate.  

11. Games will be played on time.  If a player does not turn up within 30 minutes after the game has started shall forfeit that round. 

12. One claim for a bye can be given and 0.5 point shall be awarded.   If  you cannot make further rounds please inform either the arbiter or the organiser before the next round and you shall not be paired for that round.    

13. The organisers have the right to refuse applications.

14. Any photos/video taking during both events may be used on any social media platform and shall remain the property of the organisers.  

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TIEBREAK SYSTEM:

1. Buchholz (variable with parameter)

2. Direct encounter

3. Greater number of victories 

4. Sonneborn- Berger

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PRIZES:

Trophies for:

1st Prize 

2nd Prize 

3rd Prize 

Best Under 16 Junior Player 

Best Veteran Player (aged 50 or above)

Best Unrated Player

Best Female player

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REGISTRATION

The online application form has to be completed and acknowledged.  An email or message to say that you wish to be entered will not be accepted.  

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PRICE:

Adults  €12

Juniors  €7

June 20, 2019

​A three day weekend tournament starting on Friday the 21st of June 2019.  The Classical and Junior Rapid tournaments are NON-FIDE rated and are both played over 5 rounds.   

ORGANISERS:

Checkmate & Swieqi Chess Club

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CLASSICAL TOURNAMENT: 

DATES & TIMES:

Round 1:  Friday 21st June at 7pm

Round 2:  Saturday 22nd June at 10am

Round 3:  Saturday 22nd June at 7pm

Round 4:  Sunday 23rd June at 10am

Round 5:  Sunday 23rd June at 2:30pm

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RAPID U16 TOURNAMENT:

DATE & TIME:

Rounds 1-5:  Sunday 23rd June at 12:30pm

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CLASSICAL TOURNAMENT CONDITIONS:

1. This is a NON-FIDE rated event.

2. You do not need to be a member of a Chess Federation or a Chess Club to participate in this tournament.  

3. Any Adult or Junior player can apply.  Juniors who are aged 16 or under may apply for both tournaments.  

4. Time control 60 minutes + 30 second increments.

5. Tournament is open to unrated players.

6. Closing date for applications Thursday the 20th of June 2019 at 12pm.  No applications shall be considered after this deadline.     

7. Application fee must be paid upon registration before the registration closing date (Point 6 above).    

8. Any player who has not paid the registration fee before the closing date stated above will not be allowed to participate in the tournament.  

9. A player who has not submitted the online application by the closing dates stipulated above will not be allowed to participate.  

10. Games will be played on time.  If a player does not turn up within 30 minutes after the game has started shall forfeit that round. 

11. Byes are not be given.  If  you cannot be paired for a round you are to let the organisers know before the next round so that you will not be paired.  

12. The organisers have the right to refuse applications (Classical & Junior).

13. Any photos/video taking during both events may be used on any social media platform and shall remain the property of the organisers.  

TIEBREAK SYSTEM:

1. Buchholz (variable with parameter)

2. Direct encounter

3. Greater number of victories 

4. Sonneborn- Berger

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PRIZES:

Trophies for:

1st Prize - Trophy + €300

2nd Prize - Trophy + €200

3rd Prize - Trophy + €100

TROPHIES FOR: 

Best Under 16 Junior Player

Best Player Over 50 years old

Best U/1500 rated Player

Best Unrated Player

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RAPID TOURNAMENT CONDITIONS:

1. This is a NON-FIDE rated event.

2. Any Junior player aged 16 or under can apply.

3. Time control 15 minutes + 10 second increments.

4. Tournament is open to unrated players 

5. Closing date for applications Thursday the 20th of June 2019 at 12pm.  No applications shall be considered after this deadline.   Applications accepted on 1st come basis.  

6. Application fee must be paid upon registration and not later than the closing date.  .  

TIEBREAK SYSTEM:

1. Buchholz (variable with parameter)

2. Direct encounter

3. Greater number of victories 

4. Sonneborn- Berger

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PRIZES:

Trophies for:

1st Prize - Trophy + €100

2nd Prize - Trophy + €50

3rd Prize - Trophy + €25

TROPHIES FOR: 

Best Under 16 Junior Player

Best Under 14 Junior Player

Best Under 12 Junior Player

Best Under 10 Junior Player

Best Under 8 Junior Player

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REGISTRATION

The online application form has to be completed and acknowledged.  An email or message to say that you wish to be entered will not be accepted.  

Maltese Resident Players: https://www.swieqichessclub.com/

Gozitan players and players residing abroad: monika@checkmate-show.com

PRICE:

Adults (Classical Tournament) - €25 

Juniors U16 (Classical Tournament) - €10

Juniors U16 (Rapid Tournament) - €10

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VENUE:

Gozo Sports Complex

Europe Street

Victoria, Gozo 

May 30, 2019

A three day weekend tournament starting on Friday the 31st of May 2019.  This is a Classical tournament which is FIDE rated and is played over 5 rounds.   

CHIEF ARBITER: Ronald Sammut

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DATES & TIMES:

Round 1: Friday 31st May 2019 at 6pm

Round 2: Saturday 1st of June 2019 at 10am

Round 3: Saturday 1st of June 2019 at 5pm

Round 4: Sunday  2nd of June 2019 at 10am

Round 5: Sunday 2nd of June 2019 5pm

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CONDITIONS:

1. This is a FIDE rated event.

2. Any Adult aged 50 or over can participate regardless of rating or locality  

3. Time control 60 minutes + 30 second increments.

4. Tournament is open to unrated players (from any locality).

5. Closing date for applications Thursday 30th May 2019 at 18:00.  No applications shall be considered after this deadline.   

6. Electronic PGN's shall only be made available to participants and Gold Members only

7. Application fee must be paid upon registration.  

TIEBREAK SYSTEM:

1. Buchholz (variable with parameter)

2. Direct encounter

3. Greater number of victories 

4. Sonneborn- Berger

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PRIZES:

1st  Place: Trophy

2nd Place Trophy

3rd  Place Trophy 

Trophy - Best U/1500 rated Player

Trophy - Best Unrated Player

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REGISTRATION

https://www.swieqichessclub.com/

PRICE:

Adults - €15 (Club membership discounts will then be applied)

Discounts will be applied to Junior, Bronze, Silver and Gold Members.  

Gold members refreshments available on the day (no charge applies) 

VENUE:

Swieqi Chess Club 

Triq Josef Kalleya

Swieqi SWQ 3555

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April 12, 2019

A two day weekend tournament starting on Saturday the 13th of April 2019.  This is a rapid tournament which is FIDE rated and is played over 10 rounds.   

CHIEF ARBITER: Peter Sammut Briffa

ARBITER: Ron Sammut 

DATES & TIMES:

Round 1-5 - Saturday 13th of April at 4pm 

Round 6-10 - Sunday the 14th April at 10am

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CONDITIONS:

1. This is a FIDE rated event.

2. Any Adult or Junior player (from any locality) can apply.

3. Time control 15 minutes + 2 second increments.

4. Tournament is open to unrated players (from any locality).

5. Closing date for applications Friday the 12th at 2pm.  No applications shall be considered after this deadline.   

6. Depending on the venue games will be played on electronic smart boards and shall be broadcast live over the internet.

7. Electronic PGN's shall only be made available to Swieqi Chess Club members.

8. Application fee must be paid upon registration.  

TIEBREAK SYSTEM:

1. Buchholz (variable with parameter)

2. Direct encounter

3. Greater number of victories 

4. Sonneborn- Berger

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PRIZES:

1st  Place: Trophy +  75 euros

2nd Place Trophy +   35 euros

3rd  Place Trophy +   15 euros 

Trophy - Best Under 16 Junior Player

Trophy - Best Veteran Player aged over 50

Trophy - Best U/1500 rated Player

Trophy - Best Unrated Player

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REGISTRATION

https://www.swieqichessclub.com/

PRICE:

Adults - €15 

Juniors U16 - €10

Discounts will be applied to Junior, Bronze, Silver and Gold Members.  

VENUE:

Swieqi Chess Club 

Triq Josef Kalleya

Swieqi SWQ 3555

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Swieqi Local Council Hall

February 28, 2019

A tournament for our main sponsor 88.  A three day weekend tournament starting on Friday the 1st of March 2019.  This is a classical tournament, is FIDE rated and is played over 5 rounds.   

ARBITER: Ronald Sammut 

DATES & TIMES:

Round 1 - Friday 1st of March at 6pm

Round 2 - Saturday 2nd of March at 9am

Round 3 - Saturday 2nd of March at 5pm

Round 4 - Sunday 3rd of March at 9am

Round 5 - Sunday 3rd of March at 5pm

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CONDITIONS:

1. This is a FIDE rated event.

2. Limited to 26 players. only.   

3. Any Adult or Junior player (from any locality) can apply.

4. Time control 90 minutes + 30 second increments.

5. Tournament is open to unrated players (from any locality).

6. Closing date for applications Thursday the 28th of February 2019 at 2pm.  No applications shall be considered after this deadline.   Applications accepted on 1st come basis.  Gold members automatic placement.  

7. All games will be played on electronic smart boards and shall be broadcast live over the internet.

8. Electronic PGN's shall only be made available to Swieqi Chess Club members.

9. Application fee must be paid upon registration.  

TIEBREAK SYSTEM:

1. Buchholz (variable with parameter)

2. Direct encounter

3. Greater number of victories 

4. Sonneborn- Berger

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PRIZES:

Trophies for:

1st, 2nd and 3rd places. 

Best Under 16 Junior Player

Best Veteran Player aged over 50

Best U/1500 rated Player

Best Female Junior player

Best Unrated Player

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REGISTRATION

https://www.swieqichessclub.com/

PRICE:

Adults - €15 

Juniors U16 - €10

Discounts and Benefits apply to Junior, Bronze, Silver and Gold Members.  

VENUE:

Swieqi Chess Club

Triq Josef Kalleya

Swieqi SWQ 3555

February 15, 2019

ORGANISERS:

Mark Fleri and Duncan Vella

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As the name suggests those losing at each round will be eliminated from the competition. However, those who lose their first match will be given another chance by playing in a consolation event. Here are the details.

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The maximum number of players that can take part are 24 players on a first come first served basis. The format of the preliminary round and seedings will depend on the number of players entering. For example, if 24 players take part, the top 8 players shall be seeded. The remaining 16 players will play a Preliminary round. The 8 winners will join the 8 seeded players to enter the main knockout competition. The losing 8 players will take part in the Consolation knockout event. Both events will then run in parallel until a winner in each is determined. The overall winner shall be the winner of the main event while the Consolation knockout event will produce a Consolation knockout winner.

Each round will consist of 2 rapid games of 15 mins + 5 sec with each player playing once with white pieces and once with black pieces. If there is no winner, one game of blitz will be held where white will have 3mins + 2sec while black will have 2mins + 2sec. White will pass to the next round with a win and Black will pass to the next round with a draw or win.

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For more information on the format download the attached PDF file.  

CHIEF ARBITER: Duncan Vella

ARBITER: Mark Fleri

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Saturday 16th February 2019 - 10am

Sunday 17th February 2019 - 10am

CONDITIONS

1. This is a FIDE rated event.

2. Limited to 24 players. only.   

3. Any Adult or Junior player (from any locality) can apply.

4. Time control 15 minutes + 5 second increments

5. Closing date for applications Friday 15th of February 2019 at 12pm.  Applications accepted on 1st come basis.  Gold members automatic placement.  

6. The application fee must be paid upon registration.  

PRIZES

Main Event:

Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd placings 

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Consolation Event:

Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd placings

REGISTRATION

https://www.swieqichessclub.com/events

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NOTES:

All games shall be broadcast live and electronic PGNs available to Swieqi Chess Club members.  

GOLD MEMBERS: All PGNs of every tournament played regardless of whether you have played in the tournament or not.

SILVER MEMBERS: PGNs of every game in a tournament you have played in.

BRONZE & JUNIOR MEMBERS: PGNs of only the games you have played in a tournament.

PRICE:

Adults - €15 

Juniors U16 - €10

Discounts and Benefits apply to Junior, Bronze, Silver and Gold Members.  

VENUE

Swieqi Chess Club

Triq Josef Kalleya

Swieqi SWQ 3555

February 01, 2019

A two day weekend tournament starting on Saturday the 2nd of February.  This tournament is FIDE rated and is played over 5 rounds. 

ARBITER: Ronald Sammut 

Saturday 2nd February  - 2pm  - 8 Rounds

Sunday 3rd February - 2pm - 8 Rounds

CONDITIONS

1. This is a FIDE rated event.

2. Limited to 26 players. only.   

3. Any Adult or Junior player (from any locality) can apply.

4. Time control 5 minutes + 5 second increments

5. Closing date for applications Monday 28th of January 2019.  Applications accepted on 1st come basis.  Gold members automatic placement.  

6. The application fee must be paid upon registration.  

PRIZES

Main Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places and Best Under 16 Junior Player,  

Smaller Trophies:

Best U/1800 Rated Player

Best U/1600 Rated Player

Best U/1400 Rated Player

Best Unrated Player

Best Under 12 Junior Player

REGISTRATION

https://www.swieqichessclub.com/events

PRICE:

Adults - €15 

Juniors U16 - €10

Discounts and Benefits apply to Junior, Bronze, Silver and Gold Members.  

VENUE

Swieqi Chess Club

Triq Josef Kalleya

Swieqi SWQ 3555

January 17, 2019

A three day weekend tournament starting on Friday January the 18th 2019.  This tournament is FIDE rated and is played over 5 rounds.   

ARBITER: Ronald Sammut 

CONDITIONS

1. This is a FIDE rated event.

2. Limited to 26 players. only.   

3. Any Adult or Junior player (from any locality) can apply who is rated FIDE rated 1500 or below. 

4. Time control 90 minutes + 30 second increments.

5. Tournament is open to unrated players (from any locality).

6. Closing date for applications Tuesday 15th of January 2019.  Applications accepted on 1st come basis.  Gold members automatic placement.  

7. Application fee must be paid upon registration.  

PRIZES

Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.  Best Under 16 Junior Player,  

Large Medal (boxed) for every participant.  

REGISTRATION

https://www.swieqichessclub.com/events

PRICE:

Adults - €15 

Juniors U16 - €10

Discounts and Benefits apply to Junior, Bronze, Silver and Gold Members.  

VENUE

Swieqi Chess Club

Triq Josef Kalleya

Swieqi SWQ 3555

January 11, 2019

Time - 5pm - 8pm

A film screening for any chess players or anyone interested in chess. The venue for the screening will be at the Swieqi Council Hall.     Places are limited so please register by clicking on the link below.