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INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL "KARKONOSZE 2008"

KARPACZ, 27.06. - 03.07.2008.

I. Aim.

  • popularization chess among children, young people and adults
  • promotion of Karpacz city

II. Date & place

  • Competitions will take place in Mieszko Hotel 2 Mickiewicza Street. From 27th June 2008 to 3th July 2008.
  • Arrival on the 27th June 2008 till 8 p.m., technical check-in at 8 p.m.
  • The official web side of tournament: www.agencja64.xon.pl or www.caissa.pl; www.caissa.com.pl

III. The organizers

  • 64 Plus Agency
with cooperation:
  • the Mayor of Karpacz
  • Mieszko Hotel
  • The Lubuska Chess Federation
  • The Chess Club Stilon
  • UKS EL-TUR SP3 Bogatynia

The management of festiwal:

  • Aleksander Czerwoński - phone 0607806152 e-mail: agencja64@gmail.com
  • Andrzej Modzelan - phone (+48) (095) 7370003, or 0606921188, e-mail: anmodz@gmail.com
  • Waldemar Gałażewski - phone: (+48) (075) 7738114, or 0600952587, e-mail: w.galazewski@gmail.com

IV. The system of contests

Competitions will take place in two ranking groups:

  • Group A - from ranking >1800 and possess ELO- tournament submit to FIDE.
  • Group B - to ranking < 1800
  • Group C - "THE FIRST STEP" (those who were born in 1994 and younger)

Groups play at 9 rounds distance, in arrangement: 2,1,2,1,2,1 (the last on 3th july, at 9 a.m.).
The ending of tournament is predicted at 2 p.m.
The pace of game : 90 minutes + 30 seconds for each movement.

V. The finance

  • The cost of stay with full board - 360 PLN per person (6 days x 60 PLN)
  • 510 PLN per person (6 days x 85 PLN) - single room.
  • All rooms are with toilets and TV.

The tournament registration fee:

  • Group A - 120 PLN (GM - free, IM - 50% decrease)
  • Group B - 80 PLN
  • Group C - 60 PLN

In the tournament ranking fees are required. (20 PLN - the competitors with FIDE ranking, 10 PLN - the rest).
Payment on account: AGENCJA 64 PLUS Bank PKO BP II O/Gorzów Wlkp.
nr 96 10201967 0000 8202 0004 0444 or in cash at the organizer.

VI. Gifts and awards

Group A:

  • I place - the cup + 2000 PLN, 10% of competitors get awards.

Group B:

  • I place - the cup + 1000 PLN, 10% of competitors get awards.

Group C:

  • The cup + degree certificates and material gifts. 10% of competitors get awards.

Festivals takes place in the cicle of CAISSA POL TOUR 2008 and it is counted to the general classification which is comprise with additional fund of gifts - consistent with cycle statute.

VII. Applications

Applications for participation in competitions should be sent by e-mail:

  • Aleksander Czerwoński: agencja64@gmail.com or phone: +48-607-806-152
  • Andrzej Modzelan: anmodz@gmail.com or phone: +48-606-921-188

The application deadline -15th June 2008.

After this deadline the registration fee will increase (25%).

VIII. Different matters

  • Minor person is obligated to stay under adults care.
  • The competitors should insurance on their own.

IX. The honourable patronage

  • The president of Karpacz

X. The media patronage

  • the Local Television TVP3.
  • Local radio
  • Local press

The organizer reserves a right to the final interpretation and the possibility of changes in the announcement communiqué.