A 7 round swiss blitz
Venue: Newport Chess Club
Start Time: 7.45
Entry Fee:
£2.50 /player
£1 for Juniors
Prizes:
1st Prize: 30%
2nd Prize: 20%
Grading Bracket 1: 10%
Grading Bracket 2: 10%
Grading Bracket 3: 10%
Grading Bracket 4: 10%
Newport Chess Club: 10%
Grading bracket 1 will be up to the lowest 1/5 of participating players. Grading bracket 2 will be up to 2/5. Grading bracket 3 up to 3/5. Grading bracket 4 up to 4/5.
Time Controls:
A handicap system will be employed.
Each player will start with 10 seconds on the clock but will gain additional time for every move that they make.
220+ (3 additional seconds/move)
200-219 (4 additional seconds/move)
180-199 (5 additional seconds/move)
160-179 (6 additional seconds/move)
140-159 (7 additional seconds/move)
120-139 (8 additional seconds/move)
100-119 (9 additional seconds/move)
99 and below (10 additional seconds/move)
Grades will be determined using the August grading list and rapidplay grades will be used wherever possible.
Rules:
If one player makes an illegal move, the opponent may stop the clocks and claim 2 minutes.
In the event of a tie, the grading prize will be awarded to the lowest graded player.
As it's Christmas, mince pies will be provided!