Beirut 9th International Open Chess Championship

   9^th BEIRUT INTERNATIONAL OPEN – CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP – 2017

       The Amicale Chess Club is glad to invite you to participate in the ‘’9^th Beirut International Open- Chess Championship‘’ from 30 September till 8 October 2017.
Organizer: Mr. Halim Bounehas
Director: Mr. Elias Khairallah
Address: Sami El Solh Street – Beirut – Lebanon
Tel / Fax :  +9611 383819   / +9611 287008    Mobile : +9613 883225
Website: www.andlb.org  E- Mail: elkhairallah@yahoo.com

1. Venue & Schedule: The Championship will be held from 30 September till 8 October 2017
   

   Date			Time	Program
   Saturday	30   September			Arrival Day
   			4:00 P.M	Players Meeting
   			5:00 P.M	Round 1
   Sunday	1	October	10:30 A.M	Round 2
   			6:30 P.M	Round 3
   Monday	2	October	6:30 P.M	Round 4
   Tuesday	3	October	6:30 P.M	Round 5
   Wednesday	4	October	6:30 P.M	Round 6
   Thursday	5	October	6:30 P.M	Round 7
   Friday	6	October	6:30 P.M	Round 8
   Saturday	7	October	3:30 P.M	Round 9
   Sunday	8           October			Closing Ceremony
   				Departure day

2. System and Rate of Play:
   The Championship will be played in 9 rounds according to the Swiss System.
   Time control: 1.30 hours + 30 seconds per move from the first move.
3. Tie-Break System:A – Direct Encounter
   B – Buchholz Cut 1; Buchholz Cut 2
   C – Number of Victories
   N.B: All players having the same number of points will share their money prizes equally.
   Tie-break system will be used for ranking and trophies/medals distribution.
4. Applications & Registrations :
   The Beirut 9^th International Championship is open to all players regardless of their title or rating.
   The application should be returned not later than 15th September 2017 to Mr.Jacques Bedrossian.
   By mail: jack.bedrossian60@hotmail.com   
5. Arbiters :
   The Chief Arbiter will be the “I.A” Mr. Jacques Bedrossian   . (LBN).
   The Deputy Chief Arbiter will be the “I.A” Mr.Khusan Turdialiev (UZB).
6. Prizes: 7000 US $
   Money Prizes & 3 Trophies        

   Place	Prize US $	Special
   1	2000 US $	Under 2000 fide rating	200 US $
   2	1500 US $	Under 1900 fide rating	200 US $
   3	1000 US $	Unrated	1- 200 US $
   4	600 US $		2- 100 US $
   5	400 US $	Best Lady	250 US $
   6	200 US $	Best Youth Under 18	150 US $

7. Appeal Committee:
   The appeal Committee ( 3 members and 2 reserves) will be declared in the players meeting.
8. Tournament Bulletin:
   The bulletin will be posted Online on our website.
9. Fees :
   The entry fee for the 9^th Beirut International Open Championship is;
   • US$ 70 for Unrated players.
   • US$ 40 for players Under 18 (Birth year between 1999 and 2004)
   • US$ 30 for players Rated 1800 and above       – US$ 40 for players Rated below 1800
   • Free for the FIDE title players.

   
   

10. Accommodation:
    The accommodation will be at the following “ Hotel Tamar Lancaster “- Hadath Area – Beirut.
    Upon invitation: Free accommodation will be offered for the players holding the titles GM, WGM, IM
    Hotel fees are as One Person/ Per night (B&B) – Double Room: 80 US$  – Single Room: 100 US$
    The prices include VAT and Free Internet,
    All payments for the accommodation should be paid in advance.
11. Local Transport:
    Transportation: Airport – Hotel & Hotel – Playing hall will be arranged by the Organizer.
12. Weather Conditions:
    In October the weather is warm& mild.The temperature is usually between 22⁰ and 28⁰ Celsius.
13. Currency Exchange:
    The local currency is Lebanese Pounds. US Dollars are also widely used. US$ 1=1500 LL
14. Visas:
    Please contact the Lebanese Embassy for a visa if required. Otherwise please contact us.