EMERALD SEDIBENG OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2006

7 Round Swiss 65/65 (Rated tournament)

(Prizes to the value of R15000)

DATE: 24, 25 MARCH 2006     VENUE: Emerald on the Vaal Vanderbijlpark

            www.emeraldcasino.co.za                                        Emerald Resort Sports & Event Centre


Sections
Description

Costs

Prizes

A Open

All adult players as well as high school players, with a rating 1250 and higher.

R50

Total R4600

B Section

High school players with a rating below 1250, as well as primary school players, with a rating 1100 and higher.

R40

Total R3000

C Section

Primary school players with a rating below 1100.

R30

Total R1900

Enquiries:       Gawie le Roux 082 568 7151               Annemarie Zuidersma 082 896 8040
                        glrskaak@hotmail.com             zuid@lantic.net

R1  24Mar

R2  24Mar

R3  25Mar

R4  25Mar

R5  25Mar

R6  25Mar

R7  25Mar

18h00-20h10

20h20-22h30

8h00-10h10

10h20-12h30

13h30-15h40

15h50-18h00

18h10-20h20

Management have the right to change the times depending on the finishing of the rounds and the right to merge sections if needed.
PRIZE GIVING:                    After the completion of the last round.
EMERALD RESORT sponsored lucky draws (2 night’s accommodation - one per section) based on player number during prize giving. (Lucky draws can only be claimed if player is present at prize giving) 
EMERALD Resort Accommodation: For bookings: Call 016 982 8372 and quote “chess” to qualify for special discount regarding accommodation 24-26 March 2006.
Friday 24/03   Pre-Entries close at 10h00.
Late entries 14h00-16h00 with a penalty payment of R10 per category. (Management have the right to restrict late entries to a max of 400 players for the tournament.)
Entries after 16h00 will not be allowed to play the 1st round.
Pre-entries which have not reported by 17h15 will be excluded from the 1st round draw.
Players lists will be ready by 17h30. Players to be seated by 17h50.
Beginners session 16h00 to 17h00 (Free of charge)       
Players must be registered at CHESSA; this can be done at the tournament. If already paid, proof must be made available. (2006 CHESSA registration: Seniors 21+ R100, Juniors R50)
Players to supply own CLOCK and CHESS set. Chessboards will be available.
Own notation paper and pen are required.
Cell phones must be switched off during rounds. FIDE rules will apply.
Bank details: Sedibeng Chess ABSA acc no 4051726790 Branch Code 632005
Please pay money into the bank or at the venue no later than 16h00 on 24 March 06.
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Fax entry form and proof of payment to 016 362 0147 not later than 10h00 on 24/03

EMERALD SEDIBENG CHESS OPEN 2006                     ENTRY FORM

NAME and SURNAME: ___________________________________________
ID Number: _____________________________SECTION: ______________
Tel no: __________________________ Cell no: ________________________
E-MAIL: ________________________________________________________

PROVINCE: ______________________RATING: ______________________