4th J’adoube Rapid Chess Tournament (Three Divisions)

4th J’adoube Rapid Chess Tournament (Three Divisions)
3/F, Alphaland Southgate Mall, EDSA corner Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City
(The air-conditioned venue is very accessible via public transportation, either PUJs, PUBs, LRT or MRT lines. It is located just beside the MRT Magallanes Station)

Date : July 21, 2013 (Sunday); 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

In partnership with : Alphaland Southgate Mall

Sanctioned by the : National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP)

Officiated by the : Chess Arbiters Union of the Philippines (CAUP)

Tournament Rules and Regulations :
• The tournament is open to all non-titled chess players but women titled players can join the Group C division.

• There will be three divisions:

Group A: Kiddies –13 years old and below (born on or after Jan. 1, 2000)

Group B: Juniors – 17 years old and below, non-titled youth chess players (born on or after Jan. 1, 1996)

Group C: Seniors – Maximum NCFP ratings of 2100 and below as of July 1, 2013

• Rate of play: 20 minutes with three seconds increment (Bronstein Time Control) per player.
• Mode of play: Swiss system, minimum of seven rounds. Additional rounds if needed depending on the number of participants.(Please refer to the ground rules)
• The FIDE Laws of Chess, particularly the Laws on Rapid Chess, shall govern the tournament.
(Ground rules will be posted on-site)

GUARANTEED PRIZES:
A. KIDDIES 13 Y.O. & UNDER
CHAMPION P2,500 + TROPHY
2ND PLACE P1,500 + MEDAL
3RD PLACE P1,000 + MEDAL
4TH PLACE P700 + MEDAL
5TH PLACE P500 + MEDAL
6TH TO 8TH PLACE MEDAL EACH
TOP LADY (KID) P500 + MEDAL

B. 17 Y.O. & UNDER
CHAMPION P2,500 + TROPHY
2ND PLACE P1,500 + MEDAL
3RD PLACE P1,000 + MEDAL
4TH PLACE P700 + MEDAL
5TH PLACE P500 + MEDAL
6TH TO 8TH PLACE MEDAL EACH
TOP LADY (17 Y.O. & UNDER) P500 + MEDAL


C. 2100 & BELOW (July 1, 2013 Ratings)
CHAMPION P5,000 + TROPHY
2ND PLACE P3,000 + MEDAL
3RD PLACE P2,000 + MEDAL
4TH PLACE P1,500 + MEDAL
5TH PLACE P800 + MEDAL
6TH TO 10TH PLACE P500 EACH
TOP LADY (2100 & BELOW) P500 + MEDAL
TOP 55 Y.O. & ABOVE P500 + MEDAL

Note: At least 5 players in his/her category to be able to win the respective category prizes.

• Participants should bring any proof of age (e.g. birth certificate or government I.D.)

• For inquiries, you may call-up the following arbiters/organizers:
National Arbiter ALFREDO CHAY - 0908-7540888
National Arbiter ALEX DINOY - 0922-8288510
National Arbiter MILES SAMANIEGO - 0932-4913833

• On-site registration starts at 8:30 a.m.
• Maximum of 240 participants on a first-come, first- served basis only.

• Registration fees:
Kids, Ladies & Senior Citizen players : P300.00 inclusive of food stub worth P100.00
2100 and below: P350.00 inclusive of food stub worth P100.00
Note: All food stubs are CONSUMABLE within the Alphaland Food Court (3rd Floor) on tournament date only.