VIII. Árpád Csaba Memorial Tournament

Also constituting
The Hungarian Open Rapid Chess Championship of 2023.
And Open Rapid Chess Championships of the city of Ajka,
moreover the
Centenary celebration of Bányász Sportkör (Miners’ Sports Club) (1923-2023)

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Time and venue of tournament:

21-23. July 2023.
Ajka Basketball court, Mikes Kelemen u. 6, Ajka 8400

Breakdown of the tournament:

Swiss-system tournament of 13 rounds, 2×15 min + 10 sec bonus time per move. The rules of FIDE RAPID A.4. will be applied.

Ranking: based on points scored

Tiebreaker rules:

  • Buchholz,
  • Cumulative,
  • Result between tied players,
  • Most wins
  • Highest score with black pieces
  • Drawing of lots

Participants of tournament:

The Main Tournament may be attended by anyone on the current FIDE list. The maximum number of participants is 280, places will be filled in order of registration!

The tournament will be organized under current health regulations, MANDATORY for all participants to adhere to!
Non-compliance with rules and regulations will result in a warning, then the automatic (without deliberation) EXCLUSION of offending participants.

Prize fund: 20.500,- EUR

Prizes

I. place: 3.000,- EUR + medal
II. place: 2.300,- EUR + medal
III. place: 1.700,- EUR + medal
IV. place: 1.400,- EUR
V. place: 1.100,- EUR
VI. place: 900,- EUR
VII. place: 800,- EUR
VIII. place: 700,- EUR
IX. place: 600,- EUR
X. place: 500,- EUR
XI. place: 450,- EUR
XII. place: 400,- EUR
XIII. place: 350,- EUR
XIV. place: 300,- EUR
XV. place: 300,- EUR

Most successful Woman: 1.000 EUR

FIDE RAPID Rating between 2300-2450:
I. place: 500,- EUR II. place: 350,- EUR III. place: 200,- EUR

FIDE RAPID Rating between 2000-2299:
I. place: 500,- EUR II. place: 350,- EUR III. place: 200,- EUR

FIDE RAPID Rating between 1700-1999:
I. place: 300,- EUR II. place: 200,- EUR III. place: 150,- EUR

FIDE RAPID Rating under 1699:
I. place: 300,- EUR II. place: 200,- EUR III. place: 150,- EUR

Player born after 01.01.2005:
I. place: 300,- EUR II. place: 200,- EUR III. place: 150,- EUR

Player born before 01.01.1963:
I. place: 300,- EUR II. place: 200,- EUR III. place: 150,- EUR

Prizes are guaranteed only in case of participation of a minimum of 200 contestants!
Prizes will not be subject to sharing. Each participant is eligible for only one prize – of the higher value, in case of an equal amount the category prize – of the Main Tournament.
A prizes are only subject to a 15% PIT (personal income tax).

Program of tournament

Tournament opening: 21.07.2023 14:00

I. round: 21.07.2023 14:40
II. round: 21.07.2023 15:50
III. round: 21.07.2023 17:00
IV. round: 21.07.2023 18:10

V. round: 22.07.2023 13:30
VI. round: 22.07.2023 14:40
VII. round: 22.07.2023 15:50
VIII. round: 22.07.2023 17:00
IX. round: 22.07.2023 18:10

X. round: 23.07.2023 9:00
XI. round: 23.07.2023 10:10
XII. round: 23.07.2023 11:20
XIII. round: 23.07.2023 12:30

Award ceremony: 23.07.2023 14:15

Registration and accomodation

Entry fee: 15.000,- HUF

Special entry fees:

  • Participants above GM, WGM and FIDE Standard 2500 Rating: no entry fee
  • Accommodation in 2-bed rooms and 3 meals/day will be provided by Organizers for participants above FIDE Standard 2550 Rating

Accommodation prices:

  • Kristály Hotel Ajka**** 2-bed rooms including breakfast: 65,- EUR/person/night; single bed extra charge 100,- EUR/person/night
  • 2-bed bungalow with AC and all amenities (breakfast not included): 35,- EUR/person/night; single bed extra charge 50,- EUR/person/night

Dining (lunch/dinner) prices:
Lunch/dinner: 14,- EUR/person/meal (hot meal)

APPLICATION

registration.r23@sakkbajnoksag.hu

via the email address registration.r23@sakkbajnoksag.hu Participants shall include in their application their names, FIDE IDs, and request for accommodation/meals, if applicable. The Organizing Committee can only process applications including all relevant data!

Final deadline of application: 30.06.2023 with the limitation, that if maximum number of participants is filled before the deadline, the Organizers will be unable to register more participants.

Arrival and registration will take place between 10:00-13:00 on 21.07.2023.

Best regards,
On behalf of Organizers
Dr. Árpád Csaba
Director of Tournament