Regulation & Entry Fees

Participants & Registration:

• Open to all FIDE-rated players with a Standard (std.) rating of 1500 and above (as of 1^st February 2017).
• Last day of registration & payment is 10^th March 2017.
• Registration is only accepted online via the following link www.dubaichess.ae/do17-form/
• All participating players accept to fully comply with the regulations of the tournament and the organizer.
• All participating players and accompany persons accept to fully comply with the rules and regulations of the United Arab Emirates.

Number of Rounds & Time Control:

• 9 Rounds Swiss System.
• Time Control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move for the whole game.
• Delay Time: 30-minute delay will apply.

 Entry & Related Fees:

A) Participation Fees:

• Based on standard (std.) rating & title as of 1^st February 2017

• Entry fee is inclusive of tournament participation only.
• Additional fee is required for arranging an entry visa requested via Dubai Chess Club.

B) Visa Charges:

• Entry fee and related payments have to be paid in FULL prior to the deadline (10^th March, 2017) either in cash at Dubai Chess & Culture club or through Bank Transfer/ Deposit to the following Address:

• Kindly mention your FIDE Name & FIDE ID in your transfer and update the payment section in the online registration form.
• Kindly note that Dubai Chess Club’s Bank Account Number and IBAN have been updated As of 1st January 2017.

Tie Break

1. Direct encounter
2. Buchholz (lowest)
3. Buchholz (highest + lowest)
4. Great Number of victories