Thaipusam Rapid Chess (10.20.30) 2010, 30-31 January 2010

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THAIPUSAM RAPID CHESS( 10.20.30. ) 2010
(Reposting an old post made in late December 2009. The event takes place tomorrow, 30th January 2010. Those who are free and available, can join this rapid chess tournament.)

A new rapid chess tournament is being organised by the Excel Chess Academy in conjunction with Thaipusam. The Thaipusam Rapid Chess will be organised on the 30-31 January 2010. Please mark your calendar to participate in this chess rapid event.

VENUE: EXCEL CHESS ACADEMY, 26A. JALAN HUJAN EMAS 4, OUG. JALAN KELANG LAMA .POSKOD 58200 KUALA LUMPUR.
DATES:
ROUND 1 : SATURDAY JANUARY 30, 2010( 9.30 am to 11.00 pm )
ROUND 2 : SATURDAY JANUARY 30 ( 11.15am to 12.45 pm )
ROUND 3 : SATURDAY JANUARY 30 ( 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm )
ROUND 4 : SATURDAY JANUARY 30 ( 3.15 pm to 4.45 pm )
ROUND 5 : SATURDAY JANUARY 30 ( 5.00 pm to 6.30 pm )
ROUND 6 : SUNDAY JANUARY 31, 2010 ( 9.30 am to 11.00 am )
ROUND 7 : SUNDAY JANUARY 31 ( 11.15am to 12.45 pm )
ROUND 8 : SUNDAY JANUARY 31 ( 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm )
ROUND 9 : SUNDAY JANUARY 31 ( 3.15 pm to 4.45 pm )
ROUND 10: SUNDAY JANUARY 31 ( 5.00 pm to 6.30 pm )

FORMAT : 10 ROUNDS OF 20 MINUTES PLUS 30 SECOND INCREMENT EACH MOVE
ENTRY FEE : RM 35.00 ( DISCOUNT GIVEN FOR MORE THAN ONE PLAYER. )
MAIN PRIZES :
1^st PRIZE : RM 180.00 + CRYSTAL TROPHY
2^nd PRIZE : RM 120.00 + CRYSTAL TROPHY
3^rd PRIZE : RM 80.00 + CRYSTAL TROPHY
4^th PRIZE : RM 60.00 + CRYSTAL TROPHY
5^th PRIZE : RM 40.00 + CRYSTAL TROPHY
6^th to 8^th PRIZE : CRYSTAL TROPHY
SPECIAL PRIZES : ( MINIMUM 3 PLAYERS IN AGE-GROUP )
BEST UNDER- 16 ( BOY AND GIRL ) CRYSTAL TROPHY
BEST UNDER- 14 ( BOY AND GIRL ) CRYSTAL TROPHY
BEST UNDER- 12 ( BOY AND GIRL ) CRYSTAL TROPHY
BEST UNDER- 10 ( BOY AND GIRL ) CRYSTAL TROPHY
BEST UNDER- 8 ( BOY AND GIRL ) CRYSTAL TROPHY
REGISTRATION by HP SMS 013-3232280 ( JAX ) OR EMAIL jaxtham@hotmail.com or visit Excel Chess Academy's blog here.
CLOSING DATE 29 JANUARY 2010 (FRIDAY )
ENTRY FORM : NAME: __________________________________
TEL: _________________
D.O.B./ I.C.NO __________________________
SCHOOL : ____________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS : _____________________________________
(N.B.THIS EVENT WILL BE NATIONAL RATED. LODGING CAN BE ARRANGE)

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