The Chess Association of "Hamadan" province on behalf of I.R.Iran Chess Federation has the honor to invite all players from national federations to participate in the 11th Avicenna International Chess Open Tournament with $10,000 in cash prizes which will be held in Hamadan, Iran, from August 22-29, 2012. Visit the official tournament site and info on Hamadan, one of the oldest centers of civilization (above is photo of stone lion carved by craftsmen of Alexander the Great).
PARTICIPATION:
1. Participation in the 11th Avicenna International Chess Tournaments open to all.
2. Each National Chess Federation has right to nominate and send one player as official invited
player.
3. Organizing Committee shall provide free participation, domestic Transfer (from Tehran to
Hamadan and return) and full board accommodation (with 3 meals per day) in Arian Hotel, for GM title holders.
4. IM title holders (Rating above 2400) will have accommodation in Arian Hotel (breakfast
only).
REGISTRATION FEE:
Registration is free for GMs and IM players with FIDE ratings of 2400 and above.
For other players, as follows with July 2012 FIDE Ratings of:
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Rating
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USD
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Under 1800 and
unrated
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120
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1800 to 1999
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100
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2000 to 2199
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80
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2200 to 2299
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60
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| 2300 to 2399 |
50 |
Deadline for Registration is August12, 2012
HOTEL & ACCOMMODATION & PLAYING VENUE:
1. Accommodation and full board will be provided in Arian Hotel
2. All GM title holders and players with rating 2400 and above shall be Provided free full board accommodation, from August22 to 29,2012
3. Every player with rating 2400 to 2499 shall pay USD 35 per day for full board accommodation.
4. Accommodation fee for other players is USD 45 for each person per day.
5. A dormitory (6 board rooms) with a good quality is also available for players. The cash for
whole the tournament is 80 USD for each player.
PRIZES:
Ten Thousand U.S.D (10000 USD) in cash, prizes shall be awarded:
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Prizes
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Tax
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Net
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1st Place
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USD 2400
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15 %
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USD 2040
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2nd Place
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USD 2000
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15 %
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USD 1700
|
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3rd Place
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USD 1600
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15 %
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USD 1360
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4th Place
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USD 1300
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15 %
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USD 1105
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5th Place
|
USD 1000
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15 %
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USD 850
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6th Place
|
USD 700
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15 %
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USD 595
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7th Place
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USD 400
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15 %
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USD 340
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8th Place
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USD 200
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15 %
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USD 170
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9th Place
|
USD 200
|
15 %
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USD170
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10th Place
|
USD 200
|
15 %
|
USD 170
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Total
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USD
10000
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Cash prize shall be shared equally among tied players.
TOURNAMENT SYSTEM:
1- The Avicenna International Chess Open Tournament will be played in 11 rounds using the Swiss
System.
2- The time control shall be 90 minutes for the whole game with an increment of 30 seconds per move
starting from move1.
3- The FIDE Laws of Chess shall apply. The tournament will be FIDE rated.
4- The Swiss Manager program shall be used for pairings.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:
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Time
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Schedule
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Date
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Day
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14:00
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Arrival
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Aug.21
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Tuesday
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09:00
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Technical Meeting
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Aug. 22
|
Wednesday
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17:00
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Round 1
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Aug. 22
|
Wednesday
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09:00
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Round 2
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Aug. 23
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Thursday
|
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17:00
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Round 3
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Aug. 23
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Thursday
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17:00
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Round 4
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Aug. 24
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Friday
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09:00
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Round 5
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Aug. 25
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Saturday
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17:00
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Round 6
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Aug. 25
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Saturday
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17:00
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Round 7
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Aug. 26
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Sunday
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09:00
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Round 8
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Aug. 27
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Monday
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17:00
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Round 9
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Aug. 27
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Monday
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17:00
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Round 10
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Aug. 28
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Tuesday
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08:00
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Round 11
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Aug. 29
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Wednesday
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13:30
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Closing Ceremony
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Aug. 29
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Wednesday
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Departure (Before lunch)
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Aug. 30
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Thursday
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INVITATIONS FOR VISAS:
For those who need visas, the Organizing Committee shall issue invitations for them to apply at the I.R.Iran consulate in their countries.
CONTACTS OF ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:
Hamadan Chess Association
Email:
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Fax: +98 811 823 64 00
Mobile: +98 918 812 45 81
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