EUROPEAN YOUTH CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2013
UNDER 8/10/12/14/16/18
GENERAL REGULATIONS
1.Invitation
The Montenegro Chess Federation (hereinafter organiser) and the European Chess
Union have the honour to invite all European Chess Federations affiliated to FIDE and ECU to participate in the EUROPEAN YOUTH CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP organised in Budva, Montenegro from 28thSeptember (arrival) to 9th October (departure) 2013.
2. Participation
2.1. Each federation can register one (1) player in each of the categories - under 8,
10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 (boys and girls), with the maximum number of twelve (12) players (“invited players”).
2.2. The players placed 1-3 in the previous European Youth Chess Championship
will have the personal right to participate in the tournament in the corresponding agecategory or a higher age-category under the condition they have not reached the age of 8,10, 12, 14, 16 or 18 respectively by January 1st 2013.
This privilege may be exercised once, exclusively in the subsequent year following the
year of the qualification.
2.3. In order to ensure proper tournament standards, all invited players and extra
players have to register through their national federations before 25 August 2013
(registration deadline). The entry form should be filled in by the national federation on the official website of the championship.
2.4. Each federation can register an unlimited number of extra players.
2.5. Access to playing areas and hotel will be allowed only to people accredited by
the organiser.
NOTICE: Taking into consideration the fact that the tournament will be played in a
sports hall, presence in the audience during the game is allowed only to persons with
official accreditation.
3. Fees
3.1. In accordance with the ECU regulations, the entry fee of 65 EUR is required foreach invited player and player with a personal right; and 130 EUR for each extra player (those who play as “open” participants).
3.2. According to the ECU regulations, federations are obliged to make the payment
of the ECU fee until the end of the second round.
3.3. The organisation fee of 80 EUR for covering part of accommodation expenses,
required for each invited player and player with a personal right must be paid until August 25, 2013.
4. Registration
4.1 Information about the payment and registration will be published on the
championship’s website by April 15. The entry form must be filled in by the national
federation on the official website of the championship not later than August 25, 2013. This date is the registration deadline. After that, federations will not be able to register or modify any registrations. After this date all the registrations have to be confirmed by the organiser and the ECU.
4.2. Players will not be paired until all their registration details are filled in.
5. Travel details
5.1 Travel expenses for transfers must be paid by all participants as follows:
a) Tivat airport – Budva (20 km) , price 20 Euro, two ways
b) Podgorica airport – Budva, (65 km) price 50 Euro, two ways.
Upon the request, the organiser may provide transfer from
Cilipi (Dubrovnik-Croatia) airport and Bar port & railway station.
5.2 These transport services will be available on September 28, 2013 (arrival) and
on October 9, 2013 (departure). If it is necessary, the organiser can accept special
requests of Federations.
5.3 Players who make private transport arrangements and clearly indicate this in
the registration form will be fully responsible for any problems they experience during
arrival or departure.
6. Payment
6.1. The ECU fees must be paid until the end of the second round to the account of
the European Chess Union:
Bank:
Credit Suisse
Postfach 357
CH - 6301 Zug
Postfach 357
Account number:
1835105-42
Holder:
National Bank Code:
BIC:
IBAN Code:
6.2 After the entry form has been filled in on the official website of the championship
by the national federation, Proforma invoices for bank payments will be attached in the federation's web control panels for every approved participant. Proforma invoice will contain all the necessary details for the bank payment.
6.3. All bank commissions must be paid by a sender. In case they are not paid, the
organiser will provide an invoice which must be paid before the start of the championship.
7. Accommodation and meals
7.1 Accommodation will be provided on the full board basis in tourist place
“Slovenska Plaza” (900 rooms) in Budva per person for the period 28.09-09.10 as follows: Special offers regarding accommodation for the participants will be available on the official website of the tournament.
Considering that the number of both category rooms is limited, the reservation will
be done on the 'first come, first served' basis.
7.2 Free accommodation and full board will be provided for invited players and
players with personal rights from August 28, (dinner) to October 9 (lunch).
7.3. Chiefs of delegations will have the following discount (regardless of the hotel
and room type)
- 25%, if there are at least 15 players participating from their federation
- 50%, if there are at least 25 players participating from their federation
- free accommodation with full board, if there are at least 40 players participating
from their federation.
Hotel’s website
http://www.hgbudvanskarivijera.com/index.php/en/hotel-slovenskaplaza
7.4 The organiser will accept requests for early arrival or late departure at the prices
stated above.
Additional information as well as hotel and room photos are available on the official
website of the tournament.
8. Tournament hall
Tournament hall will be ´Mediterranean Sport Center” Budva , situated 500 metres
from Slovenska Plaza.
Hotel Room Price per night
Slovenska Plaza 4* Triple 47,5 €
Double 49,5 €
Single 69 €
Slovenska Plaza 3+* Triple 46 €
Double 48 €
Single 65 €
9. Schedule
Saturday September 28
th Arrival of Delegations
Sunday 8.00 PM Opening ceremony
Sunday September at 11.00M Delegates Meeting
Sunday September 29th 3.00 PM 1st Round
Monday September 30th 3.00 PM 2nd Round
Tuesday October 1st 3.00 PM 3rd Round
Wednesday October 2nd 3.00 PM 4th Round
Thursday October 3rd PM 5th Round
Friday October 4th Free day
Saturday October 5th 3.00 PM 6th Round
Sunday October 6th 3.00 PM 7th Round
Monday October 7th 3.00 PM 8th Round
Tuesday October 8th 1.00 9th Round
Wednesday October 9th 8.00 PM Closing ceremony
Wednesday October 9th Departure
Representatives of federations who are not present at the delegates meeting will
not be paired according to the decision of the ECU Board.
10. Rules and regulations
The ECU Tournament Rules shall be followed.
The tournament will be played according to the Swiss system in 9 rounds. National ratings will not be taken into consideration for pairings. The time rate will be 90 minutes for the first 40 moves followed by 30 minutes for the rest of the game with an addition of 30 seconds per move starting from move one.
Zero-tolerance rule will be applied for each round.
Players may only agree to a draw after the 40th move has been made by Black.
Players violating this rule will be forfeited. If a player is offered a draw before the 40th
move has been made by Black, he should call an arbiter. His opponent shall be punished for distracting, according to the FIDE Laws of Chess.
11. Arbiters and Appeals committee
The names of the Chief Arbiter and members of the Appeals committee will be
published not later than May 1, 2013.
12. Information
The tournament bulletin will be available on the website for all interested persons
free of charge.
The tournament website is
http://www.budva2013.org
13. Information about visas
The federations, players and accompanying people needing visa are requested to
contact the organiser until August 1, 2013.
14. Prizes
14.1 The first three players of each group will be awarded with medals. The first five
will be awarded with trophies.
14.2 The first five players of each group will be awarded with special awards. The
list of awards will be published on the tournament website.
14.3 Each participant will receive an appropriate present.
15. Currency & exchange
The local currency is Euro (€).
16. Tournament office
Participants can get all necessary information on the official tournament website
http://www.budva2013.org
or by mail: budva2013@ecuonline.net
Contact Person:
MCF Secretary General
Mr. Dejan Milosevic
e-mail:
budva2013@ecuonline.net
phone: +382 67 546 646
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