The Himalayan Grand Masters Chess Tournament 2010 Print
Tuesday, 24 August 2010 07:18
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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.



Venue Hotel Mountain, Kantipath, Kathmandu
Organized by The Himalayan Chess Club, Lalitpur
Recognized by FIDE, Asian Chess Federation, Nepal Chess Association
System 9 round Swiss-League System, Swiss Manager
Software will be used for pairings
Time Control Fischer (90 minutes+30 seconds increment from the start of move one)
Number of participants Maximum 40 only (all FIDE rated)
Entry Fee NRs. 5.000 for Nepalese, NRs. 10.000 for foreigners
Accommodation & Food Free for all Foreign GM, WGM, IM, WIM, FM, WFM and 2350+rated players
Free accommodation only for rated players 2200+
Appearance Money All GM 300$, All IM 100$
Passage Passage up to Kathmandu, Nepal would have to be borne by players own Federation


Total Prize Money $3500

 

 

1st Prize

US$ 1000

2nd Prize

US$ 700

3rd Prize

US$ 500

4th Prize

US$ 300

5th Prize

US$ 200

6th Prize

US$ 150

7th Prize

US$ 150

8th Prize

US$ 100

9th Prize

US$ 100

10th Prize

US$ 100

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

 

 

Round

Date

Starting

1.

09-09-2010

2:00 PM

2.

10-09-2010

8:00 AM

3.

10-09-2010

2:00 PM

4.

11-09-2010

8:00 AM

5.

11-09-2010

2:00 PM

6.

12-09-2010

2:00 AM

7.

13-09-2010

8:00 AM

8.

13-09-2010

2:00 AM

9.

14-09-2010

8:00 AM

 

Prize distribution

1:00 PM on 14th Sept,2010

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

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Mr. Ram Kumar Thapa

President, The  Himalayan Chess Club, Lalitpur

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