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Time and venue.
Festival will be held in 5 star Radisson Blu Daugava Hotel, 24 Kugu street, Riga, Latvia, from August 27 (day of arrival) until September 1 (day of departure) 2012. Opening ceremony takes place on the August 28th at 14.00, followed by round 1 at 14.30. The last round 7 will be on the September 1st at 10.00.
Participants.Each team shall consist of 4 participants: 3 boys and 1 girl, born in 1995 or younger. All participants must have category 1 or higher.
Tournament.
The tournament will be played according to the Swiss System in 7 rounds. Only FIDE ratings will be used for the pairings.
Prizes and awards.
The teams which take 1-3 places will be awarded with cups, diplomas and special prizes. Individual prizes will be awarded to players who take 1- 3 places on each board. Fund of individual prizes is 800 USD (1st place - 100 USD, 2nd place - 60 USD, 3rd place - 40 USD).
Conditions.
Teams are responsible for their transportation cost, accommodation and lodging. All chess players and coaches will be accommodated in the 5 star Radisson Blu Daugava which is only 25 euro per day in a “triple” room per person, breakfast is included. Accommodation for parents is 27 euro (“triple” room). It is possible to upgrade to: „double” room - 65euro; „single” room - 55 euro. The entry fee is 50 EUR/team. |