Curaçao, state capital of the Netherlands Antilles (Dutch Caribbean) with about 135.000 inhabitants, is one of the richest cities in the world in terms of culture and diversity and is popularly known for its historic capital Willemstad, a world heritage city of UNESCO. The Curaçao Chess Festival is a great opportunity to combine chess with a vacation in a world of: exquisite beaches and spectacular diving, stunning architecture, activities and adventures for every interest, plus a multi-cultural diversity, intriguing music, art and cuisine. For more information about Curaçao visit: www.curacao.com....

Curaçao, state capital of the Netherlands Antilles (Dutch Caribbean) with about 135.000 inhabitants, is one of the richest cities in the world in terms of culture and diversity and is popularly known for its historic capital Willemstad, a world heritage city of UNESCO. The Curaçao Chess Festival is a great opportunity to combine chess with a vacation in a world of: exquisite beaches and spectacular diving, stunning architecture, activities and adventures for every interest, plus a multi-cultural diversity, intriguing music, art and cuisine. For more information about Curaçao visit: www.curacao.com. Curaçao Chess Festival 2010 will be held from 23 July to 1 August 2010 at Veneto Casino Holiday Beach Resort where the games will take place in the meeting & banquet rooms Giorgio and Mini Giorgio and accommodation will be available to players and accompanying persons. IGM/WGM FREE!
General $100
FM/WFM $75
IM/WIM $50
Youth section $30 Prizes Open section

1st $ 1500 Best under 2400 $ 200
2nd $ 1000 Best under 2200 $ 200
3rd $ 800 Best under 2000 $ 200
4th $ 500 Best non-rated $ 200
5th $ 400 Best female $ 200
6th $ 300 Best local $ 200
7th $ 200
8th $ 100

Prizes Youth section

1st Trophy & gift
2nd Trophy & gift
3rd Trophy & gift

Special stimul medal prizes for top 3 players of the ages 6 to 9, 10 to 12 and 13 to 18. Official FIDE International Arbiter for Curacao Chess Festival 2010 will be:

Mr. Trevor Griffith
Barbados

The tournament consists of a Open and Youth (under 19) section. The event will be a 9 rounds Swiss System run under the FIDE rules of chess. Players will be paired accordingly to the FIDE regulations using the Swiss Master program.

The time control is 1 hour 30 minutes for the whole game with incremental time of 30 seconds per move from move 1.

All players are requested to be present for their games in the tournament hall within the 1st hour in order to commence game. Late arrival will result in loss of game.

The money prizes will be divided equally among the players if there is a tie for the 1st place or any subsequent position.

Players are requested to pay registration fees on July 23 at the tournament hall from 9:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m in order to commence their game. Click here to use our registration form or contact us via e-mail at curacaochessfestival@gmail.com.
Fuente: www.curacaochess.net
23 de Julio de 2010