Prospectus - India Chess Federation

2015
Asian
Championship -
Youth
Chess
Suwon Korea
3rd August to 11th August 2015
Categories for Open and Girls under 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18
Organizer: Korea Chess Federation
1. Invitation
Korea Chess Federation under the auspice of Asian Chess Federation have the
honour of inviting all FIDE affiliated Asian National Chess Federations to
participate in 2015 Asian Youth Chess Championship (U8, U10, U12, U14, U16
& U18 Open and Girls) in Suwon Korea from 3rd August (arrival) to 11th August
(departure) 2015.
2. Participation
2.1 Invited (official) players: Every Asian National Chess Federation can register
one official player in each category (under 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 & 18 years old,
Open and
Girls) totaling a maximum of 12 invited players. Also the players
placed 1-3 in the 2014 Asian Youth (and Cadet) Chess Championship shall have
the personal right to participate. No replacement from other categories can be
made in case there is no official player in one category.
2.2 Additional (extra) players: Up to 5 additional (extra) players can also be
registered in each category by each National Federation. Extra players are
responsible for their own costs.
2.3 The players must be below the respective age on or before 1st January 2015.
3. Registration and Entry Fees
3.1 The registration form must be completed for all players, accompanying
persons and the head of the delegation.
3.2 The registration form must be filled and returned to the Organizers by the
National Federations no later than 9th June 2015 . A copy of passport and an ID
photo (in JPG/JPEG format) must also be sent to the organizers by the date.
3.3 An entry fee of 75USD is required for all official players and 150 USD for all
extra players. The entry fee includes participation in “World Youth Mind Sports
Games” chess events 8th~9th August. The entry fee is not refundable.
3.4 A registration fee of 100USD must be paid by all players (official and extra),
every accompanying person and all other members of delegation including the
head of the delegation.
3.5 The registration fee includes Accreditation Badge and transportation from
the airport to the official hotel (3rd August) with return on the departure day
(11th August).
3.6 Late entries after 9th June will be subject to availability and at the discretion
of the organizers. Late entries after 9th June, if accepted by the organizers, have
to pay extra registration fee of 50USD.
3.7 The National Federation of the respective participants must send the
amount to Korea Chess Federation’s bank account, which is stated at the end
of this regulation.
3.8 Players will not be paired until all payments have been settled.
3.9 All travel expenses must be paid by the participants or their National
federations.
3.10 Players may not be paired if they do not arrive at the official venue before
the scheduled start of the technical meeting.
4. Venue and Accommodation
4.1 The championship will be played in Kyung Hee University. Accommodation
and full board will be provided by the organizers at Kyung Hee University
Youth Hostel in Suwon (30km South from Seoul).
4.2 All participants and all accompanying persons are obliged to lodge at the
official accommodation. Bookings of the official accommodation for the event
must be done through the organizers only.
4.3 All official players, 1 player per country in each category, the players placed
1-3 in the 2014 Asian Youth (and Cadet) Chess Championship and 1 head of
delegation per country are entitled to free full board and lodging for 8 nights
starting from 3rd August to 11th August at the official hostel.
4.4 All extra players and all accompanying persons must pay the cost for full
board and lodging 80USD per person per day.
4.5 4 or 5 star hotels will be available at the cost of 150~200USD per person per
day in a twin room and full board bases. This price includes daily transportation
cost of to/from the hotel and the playing venue. Even the invited players and
the head of delegations will have to pay the full price. Exact price and details
will be announced later.
5 Tournament regulations
5.1 The championship will be 9 round Swiss. Sections with 11 ~ 16 players will
be 7 round Swiss. Sections with 10 or fewer players will be played Round-Robin
or merged with other sections.
5.2 Rate of play will be 90 minutes for the whole game plus 30 seconds
increments for every move.
5.3 The Championship will be FIDE rated and shall follow the FIDE Law of Chess.
5.4 FIDE Tie-Break system will be used.
5.5 All Players are obliged to wear uniforms that represent their national
federation and/or the national flag.
6. Schedule
3rd August - Arrival
4th August 10:00 – Technical meeting
4th August 14:30 – Opening ceremony
4th August 15:00 – R1
5th August 09:00 – R2
5th August 15:00 – R3
6th August 09:00 – R4
6th August 15:00 – R5
7th August 09:00 – R6
7th August 15:00 – R7
8th August 09:00 – World Youth Mind Sports Games Rapid Chess
9th August 09:00 – R8
9th August 15:00 – World Youth Mind Sports Games Blitz Chess
10th August 09:00 – R9
10th August 16:00 – Closing Ceremony
11th August – Departure
7. Prizes
7.1 Trophies and medals will be given to top 3 players in each category.
7.2 All players will receive a certificate of participation.
8. Appeals and Appeal Committee
8.1 The organizing committee will nominate candidates for appeal committee
members at the technical meeting. Appeal Committee members will be
appointed with the approval of the heads of the delegations at the technical
meeting.
8.2 The appeal committee will be formed with 3 members and 2 reserves, all of
whom must have different nationalities.
8.3 Players or the head of delegation on behalf of the player may lodge an
appeal against the decision of the chief arbiter. Only the player him/herself and
the head of the delegation may lodge an appeal. The appeal must be made in
writing and presented to the member of the appeal committee within 30
minutes from the end of the game. A deposit of 100USD must be accompanied
with the written appeal. If the appeal is successful the deposit shall be returned.
If the appeal is turned down the deposit shall be retained by Asian Chess
Federation Treasury unless the appeal members decide otherwise.
9. Visas Information
9.1 Invitation letters for visas will only be provided to those who have sent
Passport Copy, ID photo, completed registration form and all payments of
registration, entry fee and accommodation costs to Korea Chess Federation by
the deadline of 9th June 2015.
10. Contact Details
All registration forms, passport copies and ID photos must be sent to
[email protected]
11. Banking details
All payments must be made to the following account free of all charges.
Acc. Name: Korea Chess Federation
Address: 5F Namsin B. 62gil1, Singil-ro, Yeoungdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea
Bank: Korea Exchange Bank
Branch: Naejadong Branch
Swift Code: KOEXKRSE
Acc. NO.: 650 009887 283
12. Kyung Hee University Global Campus Map
1. Main Gate
2. Shops
3. Renaissance Park
4. Old Dormitory
5. Hockey Field / Car Park
6. Engineering Faculty
7. Nuclear Faculty
8. Experiment Plant
9. Physical Education Faculty
10. Foreign Languages Faculty
11. Kyung Hee Park
12. Multi Media Global Complex
13. New Dormitory
(Main Accommodation)
14. Track and Field
15. Ceramics Faculty
16. Horticulture Faculty
17. Bioscience Faculty
18. Plantation Area
19. R & D Plant
20. Art and Design Faculty
(Opening/Closing Ceremony)
21. Management Faculty
22. Student Union
23. Central Library
(Playing Hall / Tournament Office)
24. Plaza of Contemplation
25. Car Park / Bus Terminus
26. Baseball Stadium
27. Main Stadium
28. Peace Open Theater
29. Pond
30. IT / Applied Science Faculty
31. International Studies Faculty
32. Observatory