WELCOME to UiT Arctic University Challenge
11th - 13th of August
In collaboration with the northernmost University in Norway and Tromsø Sjakklubb, the CHESS OLYMPIAD 2014 invites you to UiT Arctic University Challenge 11-13.8
Prizes
23 prizes in seven groups, total prize fund 40.000 NOK
Elite 2350-3000 1,2,3,4,5 7 100 2 500 2 400 2 300 2 200
Master 2000-2350 1,2,3 2 100 2 000 1 900
1 1750-1999 1,2,3 1 800 1 700 1 600
2 1500-1749 1,2,3 1 500 1 400 1 300
3 1250-1499 1,2,3 1 200 1 100 1 050
4 1000-1249 1,2,3 1 000 900 850
5 0000-0999 1,2,3 800 700 600
One player can only win one prize. In case of one from a lower rated group wins a prize in a higher group, another player from the lower group is taking over the prize in this group.
System
7 rounds Norwegian Monrad System, All players in one group
Round 1-2: Rapid games 15 10 Round 3-7: Classical games 90 30
Time schedule
Monday 11.8: 15:00 Registration 16:00 Rapid 17:30 Rapid 19:00 Classical
Tuesday 12.8: 10:00 Classical 16:00 Classical
Wednesday 13.8: 10:00 Classical 15:00 Classical
Venue
Uit – Kunstfakultetet (Situated opposite of the playing arena of the Olympiad)
NGP
The tournament will be rated, and is a part of Norges Grand Prix.
Starting fee
Payment at registration: 700 NOK Discount foreigners/children 350 NOK
Payment in advance to Tromsø Sjakklubb: 4750 2731048: 600/300 NOK
Chief Organizer: Jan S. Berglund +47 992 79 489 |