National Blitz Chess Championships 2016

As part of the National Day Chess Festival 2016

1.

Organizers:

The event is organized by the Singapore Chess Federation, and Bukit Merah Community
Centre. Played under the FIDE Laws of Chess. FIDE Rated Event.

2.

Venue:

Bukit Merah Community Club, 4000 Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 159465
(Non Air-Conditioned)

3.

Schedule:

06 Aug 2016 (Sat):

4.

Entry Fees:

$30 (Public) ; $20 (Current National Junior Squad Members)

5.

Categories & Format:

OPEN CATEGORY - 11 rounds using Swiss System Pairings.

Each players shall be given 3 minutes with 2 seconds increment from Move 1.

1600 to 2000 hours

Round 1 to 11

The Championship is open to all players with FIDE IDs. Only Singaporeans and
Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR) will be eligible to be National Champion.
Singaporeans / SPRs without a FIDE ID can register for an ID with the Singapore
Chess Federation. A one-time admin fee shall be charged for new FIDE IDs
(Juniors ages below 20 - $30 ; Adults ages 20 & above - $60).
Please check correctness of entry on www.singaporechess.org.sg as we may not
make changes on the day of the tournament.
6.

1st - $200 ; 2nd - $150 ; 3rd - $100 ; 4th to 6th - $50 each
Trophies for Top 10, and Top 3 ladies.

Prizes:

Cash prizes shall be shared, in the event of tie on points.

7.

Closing Date:

Sun, 31 Jul 2016 by 6 pm, or first 200 entries.

Entries without payment will not be accepted. Late entries will not be entertained.
In the event of a withdrawal, entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.

8.

In the event of any disputes (outside the FIDE Laws of Chess), the Organizers decision shall be final, and no further
correspondence shall be entertained. FIDE ZERO START rule shall apply. Please check website regularly for
updates. All participating NJS members are to be in their red SCF training shirt.

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National Blitz Chess Championships 2016

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
Full Name:

Gender: Male / Female

NRIC No:

Date of Birth:

Nationality: Singaporean / Singapore PR / _______________________

FIDE ID:
(Compulsory for all)

Email Address:

Contact No:

Residential Address:

Postal Code:

Declaration:
By entering for this event, I hereby certify that the organizer(s) and their staff are not responsible for any damages, loss,
or injury which may be sustained by the player during the activity or arise from any cause in connection with the activity. I
have read through the Rules & Regulations set upon the international chess tournament and will abide by the Rules &
Regulations set by the management committee, and respect their final decisions made during the event.
The SCF may from time to time use the information provided above to inform you or chess related products of services
(e.g. courses, chess competitions, etc) which may be of interest to you or your child.

I DO NOT wish to be contacted by SCF for the above.

Signature: _______________ Date: ___________

For Official Use Only:

Amount: $30 / $20

Payment: Cash / Cheque ___________

Receipt No: ___________