Nepal Chess Association is pleased to invite to the
Himalayan Grand Masters Chess Tournament 2010, which is to be held in Kathmandu, Nepal for the first time in the chess history of Nepal.
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Hotel Mountain, Kantipath, Kathmandu |
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The Himalayan Chess Club, Lalitpur |
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| Recognized by |
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FIDE, Asian Chess Federation, Nepal Chess Association |
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| System |
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9 round Swiss-League System, Swiss Manager
Software will be used for pairings |
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| Time Control |
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Fischer (90 minutes+30 seconds increment from the start of move one) |
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| Number of participants |
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Maximum 40 only (all FIDE rated) |
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| Entry Fee |
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NRs. 5.000 for Nepalese, NRs. 10.000 for foreigners |
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| Accommodation & Food |
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Free for all Foreign GM, WGM, IM, WIM, FM, WFM and 2350+rated players
Free accommodation only for rated players 2200+ |
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| Appearance Money |
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All GM 300$, All IM 100$ |
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| Passage |
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Passage up to Kathmandu, Nepal would have to be borne by players own Federation |
Total Prize Money $3500
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1st Prize
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US$ 1000
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2nd Prize
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US$ 700
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3rd Prize
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US$ 500
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4th Prize
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US$ 300
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5th Prize
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US$ 200
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6th Prize
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US$ 150
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7th Prize
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US$ 150
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8th Prize
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US$ 100
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9th Prize
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US$ 100
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10th Prize
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US$ 100
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Reserved prizes for best Nepalese players 1st $100 2nd & 3rd $50 each.
Cash prize will be divided equally among equal pointers.
A 10% will be deducted on Cash Prizes as per NCA rules.
Tournament Schedule
Arrival Date : 08th Sept. 2010
Technical Meeting : 09th Sept. 2010 10:00 am
Opening Ceremony : 09th Sept. 2010 11:00 am
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Round
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Starting
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09-09-2010
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2:00 PM
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2.
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10-09-2010
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8:00 AM
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3.
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10-09-2010
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2:00 PM
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4.
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11-09-2010
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8:00 AM
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5.
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11-09-2010
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2:00 PM
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12-09-2010
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2:00 AM
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7.
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13-09-2010
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8:00 AM
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13-09-2010
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2:00 AM
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9.
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14-09-2010
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8:00 AM
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Prize distribution
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1:00 PM on 14th Sept,2010
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Last Date of Entry : All Invited players must send their confirmation to participate in the event on or before 15th August 2010 to
Mr.Rajesh Hari Joshi
President, Nepal Chess association
E-mail
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Cell 00977 9851054047
Mr. Ram Kumar Thapa
President, The Himalayan Chess Club, Lalitpur
E-mail :
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Cell 00977 9851025497
Please download the REGISTRATION FORM
