Sepang Chess Carnival 2013 slated for 21-22nd December 2013

GREETINGS FROM SEPANG

Do mark your calendar this December for the Sepang Chess Carnival 2013 to be held in the Desa Putra, Kajang. This national chess event is jointly Persatuan Catur Daerah Sepang (PROTEM) in collaboration with JPP Zon Desa Putra (MPSepang) and Pejabat Ahli Parlimen Sepang.                                                                                                                                                                                  .

The carnival is scheduled from 20^th December to 21^st December 2013 and it offers 3 major events – Sepang Rapid Chess Open Championship, Sepang Rapid Chess Close Championship (Unrated for Sepang   Residents Only) and Sepang Rapid Chess Open Blindfold Championship with a total prize fund of around RM5000.00.

If you are interested to play in this event, or would like to know more information on the event details i.e. entry fees, hotels or accommodation, please reply to this email or direct your clarification and questions to either Catur Sepang Admins Email at catursepang@gmail.com or event Secretary, Mr Khairi Jansar at kj_melaka@yahoo.com. Also you may refer to fb CaturSepang.

Karnival Catur Sepang 2013 (Sepang Chess Carnival 2013)

^{Organised by} Persatuan Catur Daerah Sepang (PROTEM In collaboration with JPP Zon Desa Putra (MPSepang) and Pejabat Ahli Parlimen Sepang

Date : 21^st & 22^nd December 2013

Tournament : a. Sepang Rapid Chess Open Championship

b. Sepang Rapid Chess Close Championship (Unrated for Sepang Residents Only)

c. Sepang Rapid Chess Open Blindfold Championship

Venue : Dewan Serbaguna
Sekolah Rendah Agama Desa Putra
43000 Kajang
Selangor Darul Ehsan

Time Control : 25 minutes played to the finish with no incremental time added.

Registration fee (Non-Refundable):

a. Sepang Rapid Chess Open Championship

i. RM 30.00 per person for early birds.

ii. RM 25.00 per person under 18 years old.

(Additional RM10.00 after 18^th December 2013)

b. Sepang Rapid Chess Close Championship (Unrated for Sepang Residents Only)

i. RM 10.00 per person for early birds.

(Additional RM5.00 after 18^th December 2013)

c. Sepang Rapid Chess Open Blindfold Championship

i. RM 20.00 per person for early birds.

(Additional RM5.00 after 18^th December 2013)

# Participants are required to bring along their Identification Card, Birth Certificate (for contestants under 12 years of age) and Passport (non-Malaysian players) for verification purposes.
# The Organizers has the rights to reject late registration. Contestants will be refunded.

To register:

1. Bank-in to 12070005537711 (Bank Muamalat) under the name Aviqa Resources.

2. The registration form and a scan-copy of the bank-in slip MUST be emailed to catursepang@gmail.com before 18^th December 2013.

3. Player who failed to submit BOTH the bank-in slip and the completed registration form before 12.00pm, 20^th December 2013 aren’t allowed to participate.

# The organizer reserve all rights to make amendments except the results of the competition.

# For further enquiries, please refer to the contact number provided below.

Further enquiries:

1. Khairy Jansar - 019-3914349

Accommodation:

Information about hotels and homestays, any enquiries please call:

1. Mohamad Jamalullail Hamzah - 0133738842

2. Amir Nushi Ibrahim - 014-7343451

Prizes:

Sepang Rapid Chess Open Championship
	Champion	700.00
	2nd prize	500.00
	3rd prize	300.00
	4th prize	150.00
	5th prize	100.00
	6th prize – 10th prizes	Hamper equals to RM30.00
	Under 12	Hamper equals to RM30.00
	Under 18	Hamper equals to RM30.00
	Best IPT Student	Hamper equals to RM30.00
	Best Woman	Hamper equals to RM30.00
	Best Veteran	Hampers equals to RM30.00
	Best Sepang	Hampers equals to RM30.00
	TOTAL	RM 2080

Prizes:

Sepang Rapid Chess Close Championship
	Champion	300.00
	2nd prize	250.00
	3rd prize	150.00
	4th prize	50.00
	5th prize	50.00
	6th prize – 10th prizes	Hamper equals to RM30.00
	Under 12	Hamper equals to RM30.00
	Under 18	Hamper equals to RM30.00
	Best IPT Student	Hamper equals to RM30.00
	Best Woman	Hamper equals to RM30.00
	Best Veteran	Hampers equals to RM30.00
	Best Sepang	Hampers equals to RM30.00
	TOTAL	RM 1130

Sepang Rapid Chess Open Blindfold Rapid Championship
	Champion	300.00
	2nd prize	250.00
	3rd prize	150.00
	4th prize	50.00
	5th prize	50.00
	6th prize – 10th prizes	Hamper equals to RM30.00
	Under 12	Hamper equals to RM30.00
	Under 18	Hamper equals to RM30.00
	Best IPT Student	Hamper equals to RM30.00
	Best Woman	Hamper equals to RM30.00
	Best Veteran	Hampers equals to RM30.00
	Best Sepang	Hampers equals to RM30.00
	TOTAL	RM 1130

* All participants will be given a certificate of participation and certificate of achievement for best players.

Event Schedule – Date, Time and Playing Rounds

The Festival will be held from 21^st December to 22^nd December 2013 based on the following playing schedule:

Date	Day	Time	Event	Remarks
21 – Dec -2013	Saturday	8.30 am	Players meeting	Sepang Rapid Chess Open Championship (National Rated and unrated)
		9.00 am	Round 1
		10.15 am	Round 2
		11.30 am	Round 3
		2.00 pm	Round 4
		3.15 pm	Round 5
		4.30 pm	Round 6
		6.00 pm	Closing Ceremony
22 – Dec -2013	Sunday	8.30 am	Players meeting	Sepang Rapid Chess Close Championship (Unrated for Sepang Residents Only) and Sepang Rapid Chess Open Blindfold Championship
		9.00 am	Round 1
		10.15 am	Round 2
		11.30 am	Round 3
		2.00 pm	Round 4
		3.15 pm	Round 5
		4.30 pm	Round 6
		6.00 pm	Closing Ceremony

Tournament Format

1. The Swiss Manager pairing program shall be used to assist the Chief Arbiter and the Pairing Arbiter to execute the pairing

2. The event is open to all players and the ranking and seeding for all the players will follow the following:

Sepang Rapid Chess Open Championship and Sepang Rapid Chess Open Blindfold Championship

· Latest published National rating prior to the start of the event (October 2013)

· In the absence of National rating, players shall be ranked as Unrated.

Sepang Rapid Chess Close Championship

· Unrated for Sepang Residents Only

Appeals Committee

The appeals Committee for each event will be appointed separately during the respective players’ meeting session and shall consist of 5 members and 2 reserves. Where possible, no two members of the appeals Committee shall come from a single state or association.

Dress Code

All players must wear smart casual or formal when entering the tournament hall. Players not adhering to the dress code shall not be allowed to enter the tournament hall.

Rules and Regulations

1. This chess tournament is open all age. For the blindfold rapid chess tournament only for 50 players.
2. FIDE Chess rules and regulations are applied. Chief Arbiter will conduct briefing if have enquiries.
3. The organizing committee reserves the rights to accept or reject any entry without explanation. First-come-first-serve basis applies with a limited number of registrations for participation. Refunds will be provided to rejected entrant(s).
4. Six rounds FIDE Swiss System will be played by all participants regardless of their results from earlier encounters and the one with the most accumulated points will be declared as the winner.

5. All participants are required to report 40 minutes before the start of the first round unless prior notification is given to the Chief Arbiter. There will be no refund under such circumstances.

6. The organizer reserves the rights to remove any individuals deemed interfering or acting in an undesirable manner. All participants are therefore expected to conduct themselves appropriately during the event.

7. The decision of the Director and Chief Arbiter with regards to the tournament is FINAL.

8. No smoking at the tournament area. No provocations during the event.

*Subject to change

Karnival Catur Sepang 2013 (Sepang Chess Carnival 2013)

Official Registration Form

This is a Rapid National event offering 6 Rounds of play and is OPEN TO ALL PLAYERS. ALL FIDE rules and regulations shall apply. The Swiss Manager program will be used for pairings.

The time control is 25 minutes played to the finish with no incremental time added. The Organizer reserves the right to reject entries without assigning any reasons whatsoever.

	Sepang Rapid Chess Open Championship (RM35.00)
	Sepang Rapid Chess Close Championship (Unrated for Sepang Residents Only)
	Sepang Rapid Chess Open Blindfold Championship

*Please (√)

Name (As according to I/C):_____________________________________________

Gender: M / F Age: __________

I/C No./Passport No.: __________ Date of Birth: __________

Address: ____________________________________________________

Postcode: __________ Country: ____________ State: _____________

H/P no: ________________ Email: ___________________________________

University/School: _____________________________________________

FIDE rating (if any): _______ National rating (if any): _______

Signature: __________ Date: ________________

Receipt [FOR OFFICER USE ONLY]

Name: _______________________ Date: _____________

IC No / Passport No.: __________

Payment: __________

Received by: _________________ Signature: ___________

 

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