The International Open Chess Tournament dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the legendary chess champion Nona Gaprindashvili is scheduled to take place from 21-30th April, 2016, at the Chess Palace in Tbilis, Georgia.
The tournament is organzied by the Ministry of Sport and Youth of Georgia, Tbilisi city Hall and Georgian Chess Federation.
Sections:
– A Open tournament for any player (FIDE rating 2001 and more, Fide titled players)
– B Open tournament for any player (FIDE rating 2000 and under and without rating)
Playing format:
– 9 rounds, Swiss system, FIDE rules are applied.
– The time control is: A Open tournament – 40 moves in 90 minutes, then 30 minutes for the rest of the game. An increment of 30 seconds per move, starting from 1 move will be added after each move. B Open tournament – 90 minutes, for the rest of the game. An increment of 30 seconds per move, starting from 1 move will be added after each move.
The total prize fund is 45,000 lari (approx 16100 EUR)
Contact information: Salome Siradze
Email-salosiradze@hotmail.com, mоbile: ( +995) 5 55 54 09 91
