REGULATIONS OF
7th WORLD SCHOOL INDIVIDUAL
CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
Krakow, Poland
29 April - 9 May, 2011
7th WORLD SCHOOL INDIVIDUAL
CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
Krakow, Poland
29 April - 9 May, 2011
1. INVITATION
The Malopolska Chess Association, the Polish Chess Federation, the Community of Krakow and the International School Chess Union have the honour to invite all the FIDE Member Chess Federations around the world, and eligible players to take part in the World School Individual Chess Championship 2011 (open and girls under 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 and 17 years old) organized in Krakow, Poland from 29th April (Arrival) to 9th of May (Departure) 2011.
2. PARTICIPATION
2.1. Every National Federation, School Association, School may enter an unlimited number of players in each of the 12 age groups. In case that one girl group is less than 10 participants then it will be merged with the same age open group category.
2.2. Entitled to participate are players (Boys & Girls) who shall not have reached the age:
of 7, by 1st January 2011 (date of birth – January 1st, 2004 and after) – Tournament Under 7,
of 9, by 1st January 2011 (date of birth – January 1st, 2002 and after) – Tournament Under 9,
of 11, by 1st January 2011 (date of birth – January 1st, 2000 and after) – Tournament Under 11,
of 13, by 1st January 2011 (date of birth – January 1st, 1998 and after) – Tournament Under 13,
of 15, by 1st January 2011 (date of birth – January 1st, 1996 and after) – Tournament Under 15,
of 17, by 1st January 2011 (date of birth – January 1st, 1994 and after) – Tournament Under 17,
Upon arrival chief of delegation, coach or players may be requested to present the passports of their
players for the verification of the age eligibility.
2.3. All participants, including parents, coaches, observers and relatives are obliged to stay in official hotels. The access to the playing areas, venues will be allowed only to the organizer accredited people. The booking in the hotels must be done through the organizer.
2.4. Accommodation and travel expenses are covered by the participants, federations, schools or their Sponsors. The players delegations must be accompanied at least by one adult (chief, coach or parent), who is responsible for the players.
2.2. Entitled to participate are players (Boys & Girls) who shall not have reached the age:
of 7, by 1st January 2011 (date of birth – January 1st, 2004 and after) – Tournament Under 7,
of 9, by 1st January 2011 (date of birth – January 1st, 2002 and after) – Tournament Under 9,
of 11, by 1st January 2011 (date of birth – January 1st, 2000 and after) – Tournament Under 11,
of 13, by 1st January 2011 (date of birth – January 1st, 1998 and after) – Tournament Under 13,
of 15, by 1st January 2011 (date of birth – January 1st, 1996 and after) – Tournament Under 15,
of 17, by 1st January 2011 (date of birth – January 1st, 1994 and after) – Tournament Under 17,
Upon arrival chief of delegation, coach or players may be requested to present the passports of their
players for the verification of the age eligibility.
2.3. All participants, including parents, coaches, observers and relatives are obliged to stay in official hotels. The access to the playing areas, venues will be allowed only to the organizer accredited people. The booking in the hotels must be done through the organizer.
2.4. Accommodation and travel expenses are covered by the participants, federations, schools or their Sponsors. The players delegations must be accompanied at least by one adult (chief, coach or parent), who is responsible for the players.
3. CONDITIONS OF ENTRY - FEES
3.1. FIDE fee. In accordance with the FIDE regulations an entrance FIDE fee of 40 EUR is required for each player. Their National Federations must send this amount directly to the FIDE account. For participants who registered through their School, the FIDE entry fee must be paid before the start of the first round either to their National Federation (proved by a receipt document) or to the organizer in Krakow.
3.2. Registration fee. Every participant, coach and accompanying person shall pay 80 EUR to the organizer in Krakow as the registration fee. This payment includes accreditation, badge, excursions and bulletin.
3.3. That payments are compulsory and represent the confirmation of the participation. The hotel bookings are made only for people who confirm those payments.
3.2. Registration fee. Every participant, coach and accompanying person shall pay 80 EUR to the organizer in Krakow as the registration fee. This payment includes accreditation, badge, excursions and bulletin.
3.3. That payments are compulsory and represent the confirmation of the participation. The hotel bookings are made only for people who confirm those payments.
4. REGISTRATION – deadline 15 MARCH 2011
4.1 Chess players can participate in the championships provided an official application is made by his/her National Federation, the School Association, the School on the registration forms.
4.2. The registration must include the Country/Federation, FIDE ID number, surname, first name/s, international rating and FIDE title, the passport details of every player, every coach and every accompanying person. It must also include the name, phone, email of the Delegation Chief.
4.3. The registration forms and the confirmations of both FIDE fee and Registration fee payment must be sent to the organizer by the fax +48-12-411-48-01 or by the e-mail:jkusina@mzszach.l.pl before March 15, 2011.
4.4. An identity photo (2x3 cm) should be send for the badge of the players, coaches and accompanying persons by March 15, 2011 by the mail. The photo can be taken on arrival – cost 5 EUR.
4.2. The registration must include the Country/Federation, FIDE ID number, surname, first name/s, international rating and FIDE title, the passport details of every player, every coach and every accompanying person. It must also include the name, phone, email of the Delegation Chief.
4.3. The registration forms and the confirmations of both FIDE fee and Registration fee payment must be sent to the organizer by the fax +48-12-411-48-01 or by the e-mail:jkusina@mzszach.l.pl before March 15, 2011.
4.4. An identity photo (2x3 cm) should be send for the badge of the players, coaches and accompanying persons by March 15, 2011 by the mail. The photo can be taken on arrival – cost 5 EUR.
5. PAYMENTS
5.1 All payments (hotel, registration fee) made in EUR shall be transferred to the bank account of the organizer. The account information:
| Name | Malopolski Związek Szachowy | ||
| Adress | 31-549 Krakow, Aleja Powstania Warszawskiego 6/65, Polska | ||
| Bank | Powszechna Kasa Oszczędnosci, Bank Polski SA, Oddzial 1 w Krakowie | ||
| Bank adress | 30-942 Krakow, ul. Wielopole 19/21 | ||
| SWIFT CODE | BPKOPLPW | ||
| Account number | 61 1020 2892 0000 5002 0429 6554 |
5.2. The foreign bank commissions must be paid by the sender. The players will not be paired until all the payments are effected to the organizer.
5.3. The deadline of all payments is April 15, 2011.
5.3. The deadline of all payments is April 15, 2011.
6. ACCOMMODATION & FULL BOARD
6.1. The participants will stay in 4* stars hotels: Galaxy (8 Gesia st.) and Cubus (6 Nadwislanska st.).
The playing hall is in the Galaxy hotel.
6.2. In the hotel there is a free wireless connection in the rooms and in the lobby for all participants.
6.3. The accommodation charges must be paid in advance. The payment must be done in EUR.
6.4. All accommodation cost will be paid for 10 nights as a total package plus registration cost for
whoever will be coming on the 29th April and leaving on the 9th May. More nights at the same prices are
possible on request.
Every person shall pay:
The playing hall is in the Galaxy hotel.
6.2. In the hotel there is a free wireless connection in the rooms and in the lobby for all participants.
6.3. The accommodation charges must be paid in advance. The payment must be done in EUR.
6.4. All accommodation cost will be paid for 10 nights as a total package plus registration cost for
whoever will be coming on the 29th April and leaving on the 9th May. More nights at the same prices are
possible on request.
Every person shall pay:
| 90 EUR per day in a single room | 900 EUR for all days | ||
| 60 EUR per day in a double room | 600 EUR for all days | ||
| 55 EUR per day in a triple room | 550 EUR for all days |
The price includes an accommodation plus three meals per day starting on April 29 (dinner) till May 9 (breakfast), 2011.
7. VISAS
All participants applying for a visa must sent the copy of the passport (the pages with the photograph and main data) before February 15, 2011 to the Organizer. The Organizer will give full support to assist participants to receive entry visas and to speed up the procedure in Embassies and Consulates of Poland.
8. TECHNICAL REGULATIONS
8.1. Thechampionships will be played according to the Swiss System in 9 rounds. The national ratings will not be taken into consideration for the pairings. Rate of play will be according to FIDE regulations 90 minutes for 40 moves plus 30 minutes for the rest of the game with an increment of 30 seconds per move starting from move 1.
8.2. Any player who arrives at the chessboard after the start of the session shall lose the game. Thus the default time is 0 minutes - vide art. 6.6a of the FIDE Laws of Chess.
9. TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE8.2. Any player who arrives at the chessboard after the start of the session shall lose the game. Thus the default time is 0 minutes - vide art. 6.6a of the FIDE Laws of Chess.
| 29th April | Friday | Arrival of Participants | |
| 29th April | Friday | 20.00 | Technical Meeting - Pairings |
| 30th April | Saturday | 11.00 | Opening Ceremony |
| 30th April | Saturday | 15.30 | 1st Round |
| 1st May | Sunday | 15.30 | 2nd Round |
| 2nd May | Monday | 9.30 | Sightseeing tour of Krakow |
| 2nd May | Monday | 15.30 | 3rd Round |
| 3rd May | Tuesday | 9.30 | 4th Round |
| 3rd May | Tuesday | 17.00 | Blitz tournament |
| 4th May | Wednesday | Free Day | Excursion |
| 5th May | Thursday | 15.30 | 5th Round |
| 6th May | Friday | 9.30 | 6th Round |
| 6th May | Friday | 16.30 | 7th Round |
| 7th May | Saturday | 15.30 | 8th Round |
| 8th May | Sunday | 9.30 | 9th Round |
| 8th May | Sunday | 16.00 | Closing Ceremony |
| 9th May | Monday | Departure of Participants |
10. PRIZES
10.1. Indyvidual Prizes
10.1.1. The first winner in each open age category is the FIDE World School Champion for 2011 and the first girl in each girl age category is the FIDE World Girl School Champion for 2011. According to the regulations they are awarded with the FIDE Candidate Master title.
10.1.2. Special offer: The 6 FIDE Champions (U7, U9, U11, U13, U15, and U17) and the 6 GIRLS FIDE Champions (U7, U9, U11, U13, U15, and U17) will play as personal right players (free stay and accommodation) in the XXII International Chess Festival “Cracovia 2011” (27.12.2011-04.01.2012) in Krakow, Poland. The invitation is a very kind offer of the Malopolska Chess Association.
10.1.3. Players placed first, second and third of each category will be awarded respectively with gold, silver and bronze medals.
10.1.4. Other special gifts will be given from the 1st to the 6th places in each group.
10.1.5. All players and arbiters will be given diplomas for participation.
10.2. Team Prizes
10.2.1. Three special trophies for country or school delegations of 5 participants, which will play at least in 2 age groups (winners will be named according to the best 5 individual results). All tie break and medal rules will be declared with technical regulations.
10.1.1. The first winner in each open age category is the FIDE World School Champion for 2011 and the first girl in each girl age category is the FIDE World Girl School Champion for 2011. According to the regulations they are awarded with the FIDE Candidate Master title.
10.1.2. Special offer: The 6 FIDE Champions (U7, U9, U11, U13, U15, and U17) and the 6 GIRLS FIDE Champions (U7, U9, U11, U13, U15, and U17) will play as personal right players (free stay and accommodation) in the XXII International Chess Festival “Cracovia 2011” (27.12.2011-04.01.2012) in Krakow, Poland. The invitation is a very kind offer of the Malopolska Chess Association.
10.1.3. Players placed first, second and third of each category will be awarded respectively with gold, silver and bronze medals.
10.1.4. Other special gifts will be given from the 1st to the 6th places in each group.
10.1.5. All players and arbiters will be given diplomas for participation.
10.2. Team Prizes
10.2.1. Three special trophies for country or school delegations of 5 participants, which will play at least in 2 age groups (winners will be named according to the best 5 individual results). All tie break and medal rules will be declared with technical regulations.
11. TRAVEL
According to FIDE regulations, the participating federations / the participating schools shall cover the travel expenses of all players, coach and accompanying persons.
All participants should confirm the date and hour of the arrival in Krakow before April 15, 2011. Krakow Airport Balice is about 10 km from the city of Krakow. The faster link between airport and the city center is by train. The travel time is 18 minutes. Infohttp://www.krakowairport.pl/en/3/176/35
All participants should confirm the date and hour of the arrival in Krakow before April 15, 2011. Krakow Airport Balice is about 10 km from the city of Krakow. The faster link between airport and the city center is by train. The travel time is 18 minutes. Infohttp://www.krakowairport.pl/en/3/176/35
12. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The end of April and the beginning of May the average air temperature in Krakow is about 150C.
The electrical voltage in Poland is 220 V.
Currency – Polish Zloty (PLN). At the end of 2010: 1 USD about 2,90 PLN, 1 EUR about 3,90 PLN.
The games will be displayed live in the internet.
The final interpretation of the Regulations is one of the Organizers.
For any other matter not mentioned in the General Regulations, the Organizing Committee may decide
after consultation with FIDE and International School Chess Union.
The electrical voltage in Poland is 220 V.
Currency – Polish Zloty (PLN). At the end of 2010: 1 USD about 2,90 PLN, 1 EUR about 3,90 PLN.
The games will be displayed live in the internet.
The final interpretation of the Regulations is one of the Organizers.
For any other matter not mentioned in the General Regulations, the Organizing Committee may decide
after consultation with FIDE and International School Chess Union.
13. CHESS PROGRAM
13.1. International Chess Championship of Malopolska (1 – 8 May, 2011), 9 rounds, Swiss system
13.2. International Open Blitz Tournament – 3 May, 2011, 11 rounds, Swiss system
13.3. School Teachers Seminar
13.4. Excursions with proffessional guides
13.5. For all the chess events and seminars there will be published a detailed schedule and regulations.
13.2. International Open Blitz Tournament – 3 May, 2011, 11 rounds, Swiss system
13.3. School Teachers Seminar
13.4. Excursions with proffessional guides
13.5. For all the chess events and seminars there will be published a detailed schedule and regulations.
13. APPLICATIONS & INFORMATION
International School Chess Union Organizing Committee
Alexander Kostyev Jan Kusina
Chairman Chairman
Chairman Chairman
