Original source from gilachess.com
The 6th Dato’ Arthur Tan Malaysian Open (DATMO) is on. The major difference with the previous serious is that it is now 9 rounds.
Details as follows:-
Tournament Regulations:
1. This 9 Round, individual tournament is open to all players.
2. FIDE (World Chess Federation) rules and regulations will apply. The tournament will be FIDE rated.
3. The Swiss Manager Program will be used for pairings.
4. The games will be played according to the schedule below. Time Control is 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1.
5. All mobile phones & electronic devices are banned in the tournament hall.
6. All officials & players should be smartly attired in the playing hall.
7. The Malaysian Chess Federation reserves the right to reject entries.
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21 Aug (Fri) |
Players Meeting |
2100 |
Bintang Ballroom, CitiTel Mid Valley |
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22 Aug (Sat) |
Registration |
0730 - 0830 |
Bintang Ballroom, CitiTel Mid Valley |
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22 Aug (Sat) |
Round 1 |
0900 - 1300 |
Bintang Ballroom, CitiTel Mid Valley |
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23 Aug (Sun) |
Round 2 |
0900 - 1300 |
Bintang Ballroom, CitiTel Mid Valley |
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23 Aug (Sun) |
Round 3 |
1500 - 1900 |
Bintang Ballroom, CitiTel Mid Valley |
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24 Aug (Mon) |
Round 4 |
0900 - 1300 |
Bintang Ballroom, CitiTel Mid Valley |
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25 Aug (Tue) |
Round 5 |
0900 – 1300 |
Bintang Ballroom, CitiTel Mid Valley |
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25 Aug (Tue) |
Round 6 |
1500 – 1900 |
Bintang Ballroom, CitiTel Mid Valley |
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26 Aug (Wed) |
Free Day |
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27 Aug (Thu) |
Round 7 |
0900 – 1300 |
Bintang Ballroom, CitiTel Mid Valley |
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27 Aug (Thu) |
Round 8 |
1500 – 1900 |
Bintang Ballroom, CitiTel Mid Valley |
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28 Aug (Fri) |
Round 9 |
0900 – 1300 |
Bintang Ballroom, CitiTel Mid Valley |
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28 Aug (Fri) |
Malaysian Blitz Open |
1500 |
Bintang Ballroom, CitiTel Mid Valley |
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28 Aug (Fri) |
Prize Giving / Buka Puasa |
1900 |
Bintang Ballroom, CitiTel Mid Valley |
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29 – 31 Aug |
Merdeka Team Rapid Chess Championship |
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Bintang Ballroom, CitiTel Mid Valley |
Prizes in US$
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Open Section |
Malaysians |
Special Prizes |
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1 |
4000 |
6 |
700 |
11 |
250 |
1 |
800 |
Best Female |
500 |
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2 |
3000 |
7 |
600 |
12 |
250 |
2 |
500 |
2nd Best Female |
250 |
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3 |
2000 |
8 |
500 |
13 |
250 |
3 |
300 |
Best U 16 |
200 |
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4 |
1000 |
9 |
400 |
14 |
250 |
4 |
200 |
Best U 12 |
150 |
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5 |
800 |
10 |
300 |
15 |
250 |
5 |
100 |
Best Veteran ( > 55) |
250 |
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Incentive Prizes |
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To encourage decisive results there is a prize fund (maximum US$ 2,000) to be distributed at the end of the tournament among players of any rank defeating Grandmasters. The maximum prize per win is US$ 100 and if the number of wins exceeds 20, then those defeating GMs will receive a pro-rated share of the prize fund. Another US$ 200 will be given as the Best Game Prize. |
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Medals & certificates will be given to prize winners. The champion’s name will be engraved on the Dato’ Arthur Tan Challenge Trophy. |
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Participants are entitled to only one prize (the larger). Where prizes are the same value, the Open Section Prizes will take precedence over the Malaysian/Special Prizes. |
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Venue: Ballroom, 5th Floor, CitiTel Mid Valley Hotel, Mid Valley Megamall, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 KL.
Accommodations: All players are required to budget for their own board and lodging as well as transportation needs. The official hotel is CitiTel Mid Valley Hotel. First 20 GMs to register will be provided accommodations on a twin-sharing basis. Conditions for Titled Players: No tournament entry fee for Gms, Ims, WGms, WIms and players rated above 2500 on the July 2009 FIDE Rating List. Room rates are US$ 70 on a twin-sharing basis with breakfast.
Tournament Entry Fees: In US$
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2400 - 2499 |
50 |
2200 – 2299 |
100 |
1600 - 1999 |
150 |
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2300 - 2399 |
75 |
2000 - 2199 |
125 |
unrated |
200 |
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Bank Account:: DAT Chess Centre - Maybank Current Account: 5145 9822 0369 |
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Jalan Bunus, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - SWIFT : MBBEMYKL |
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Tournament Entry Fees must be paid before the start of the first round. For further details call Abd Hamid Majid
Closing Date for entries: 10 August 2009. Entries after this date will be charged double.
Tournament entry fees must be paid before the closing date. For further details call Abd Hamid Majid - Tel: (60) 3 40219576
Mobile: (60) 19 3158098 - Gregory - 012 9020123 - Fax: (60) 3 40244337 Email: aham@pc.jaring.my