The Egyptian Chess Federation is organizing the Golden Cleopatra Open, which will be held in Cairo, Egypt – Mondial Hall at Eastern Company Club from 12th to 22nd December 2016, under patronage of Mr. Mohamed Osman Haroon, the Chairman of Egyptian Eastern Company.
The tournament is open to all Fide-rated players with a standard rating of 1000 and above (as of 1st December 2016) – Online ratings & titles are not accepted. Last day for registration & payment is Tuesday 6th December 2016.
The tournament format is 10-rounds Swiss system, with the time control 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move from move 1.
The total prize fund of the tournament is 85,000 L.E. = US $ 6,000.
Full Regulations (PDF)
