Pirgos Chess Academy in collaboration with the club of Hotel owners of Ancient Olympia and the Greek Chess Federation organize the 1st Open Greek Blitz-Rapid championship. The chess tournament will take place in Ancient Olympia, the birth place of Olympic Games and athletic spirit, for the very first time.
It is a unique chance to visit the museum as well as the ancient ruins and the Olympic stadium, while staying at the historical Olympic village and participating in a rapid and blitz tournament.
The events will take place 29th August – 1st September. The time control is 5 mins + 3 sec for blitz and 20 mins + sec for rapid. Both tournaments are 9 rounds Swiss events.
A total prize fund of 3000 eur is dedicated for the Ancient Olympia events.
Download full information and regulations at the official website www.pirgoschess.gr
| Thursday | 29thΑug 2013 | Confirmation of Entrants Blitz | 16.00 – 17.00 pm |
| Thursday | 29thΑug 2013 | Opening Ceremony | 17.15 pm |
| Thursday | 29thΑug 2013 | 1 – 9 rounds | 18.00 – 21.00 pm |
| Thursday | 29th Αug 2013 | Closing Ceremony – Awards | 21.10pm |
| Friday | 30thAug 2013 | Confirmation of Entrants Rapid | 15.30 – 16.30 pm |
| Friday | 30th Αug2013 | 1 – 3 rounds | 17.00 – 21.00 pm |
| Saturday | 31st Αug 2013 | 4 – 6 rounds | 17.00 – 21.00 pm |
| Sunday | 1stSep 2013 | 7 – 9 rounds | 10.00 – 14.00 pm |
| Sunday | 1stSep 2013 | Closing Ceremony – Awards | 14.10 pm |
