NederlandsThe Groninger Student Chess Championship is meant for pub, home and internet chess players whom aren't subscribed at an official chess club. First prize of €150 is guaranteed and entry is free.
Above the organizers Arjan and Koen and last years deserved winner Arno Holtrop with his price, worth 75 beers. The battle between associations was won by FMF and HCSA. Who'll beat them this year? All information can be viewed via 'Student Chess.'
Sportcentrum RUG & Hanze
Blauwborgje 16, 9747 AC Groningen
There is no official tournament hotel. Of course the organizers are more than willing to give advice or answer questions about accommodation. Our sponsor has varying offers and actions and can be found via www.hotels.nl.
Opens on September 1st.
Download the Tournament Regulations.
Bankwire the entry fee, including name(s) of participant(s) to:
NL26 INGB 0007 1113 01 attn. Stichting Schaakfestival Groningen.
BIC: INGBNL2A.
Address:
ING Bank N.V.
Foreign Operations
PO Box 1800
1000 BV Amsterdam
Tournament director: Koen Lambrechts
Tel: +31 (0)6 17650767
Questions about the pairings? Email: arbiter.chessfestival@gmail.com
| Chess Festival Groningen 2019 | |||||||||
| Date | Open Tournament A, B, C | 4-person Tounament | Compact | Student Tournament | Youth Grand Prix | University Challenge | Commentary | After Chess | |
| 21-12-2019 | Round 1 | ||||||||
| 22-12-2019 | Round 2 | Round 1 | |||||||
| 23-12-2019 | Round 3 | Round 2 | Will follow | ||||||
| 24-12-2019 | Round 4 | Round 3 | |||||||
| 25-12-2019 | Merry Christmas! | ||||||||
| 26-12-2019 | Round 5 | Round 1 | |||||||
| 27-12-2019 | Round 6 | Round 2 | |||||||
| 28-12-2019 | Round 7 | Round 3 | Will follow | ||||||
| 29-12-2019 | Round 8 | Round 4 | |||||||
| 30-12-2019 | Round 9 | Round 5 | |||||||
Prize fund: > € 6000,-
First prize: € 1800,-
First prize women: € 400,-
Entry fee before 15th of December: € 64,-
Entry fee after 15th of December (Only in cash on registration): €70,-
GM's, IM's and WGM's free.
Prize fund: € 1500,-
Entry fee before 15th of December: € 64,-
Entry fee after 15th of December (Only in cash on registration): €70,-
Prize fund: € 750,-
Entry fee before 15th of December: € 64,-
Entry fee after 15th of December (Only in cash on registration): €70,-
The Open A, B and C will play a 9 round Swiss tournament.
In case of insufficient participation we reserve the right to merge groups B and C.
In Open A a bye (half a point) is possible in one of the rounds 1, 2, 3. In Open B and Open C a bye (half a point) is possible in one of the rounds 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5. Please request this bye on your entry form under 'Questions'. Absence in a later round scores 0 points, but is allowed if noted before the pairing.
| 21 December | 11.00 – 12.00 hrs | Registration |
| 21 December | 13.00 – 19.00 hrs | Round 1 |
| 22 December | 13.00 – 19.00 hrs | Round 2 |
| 23 December | 13.00 – 19.00 hrs | Round 3 |
| 24 December | 13.00 – 19.00 hrs | Round 4 |
| 25 December | Rest day | |
| 26 December | 13.00 – 19.00 hrs | Round 5 |
| 27 December | 13.00 – 19.00 hrs | Round 6 |
| 28 December | 13.00 – 19.00 hrs | Round 7 |
| 29 December | 13.00 – 19.00 hrs | Round 8 |
| 30 December | 11.00 – 17.00 hrs | Round 9 |
| 30 December | ± 18.00 hrs | Prizegiving ceremony |
Time control: 40 moves in 90 minutes + 30 minutes for the remainder of the game + an increment of 30 seconds per move from move 1.
Groups of 4, based on rating. Requests not to be play in the same group can be send to info@chessfestival.nl
Prize fund each group: € 45,-
Entry fee: € 15,-
| 22 December | 11.00 – 12.00 hrs | Registration |
| 22 December | 13.00 – 19.00 hrs | Round 1 |
| 23 December | 13.00 – 19.00 hrs | Round 2 |
| 24 December | 13.00 – 19.00 hrs | Round 3 |
| Followed by | prizegiving ceremony |
Time control: 40 moves in 90 minutes + 30 minutes for the remainder of the game + an increment of 30 seconds per move from move 1.
A five round Swiss tournament in groups of about 40 players, split up according to playing strength.
First prize in each group: € 200,-
prize fund per group: € 600,-.
Entry fee before 15th of December: € 35,-
Entry fee after 15th of December (Only in cash on registration): €40,-
A bye (half a point) is possible only in round 1 and must be requested as well as confirmed by e-mail before December 24th.
| 26 December | 11.00 – 12.00 hrs | Registration |
| 26 December | 13.00 – 19.00 hrs | Ronde 1 |
| 27 December | 13.00 – 19.00 hrs | Ronde 2 |
| 28 December | 13.00 – 19.00 hrs | Ronde 3 |
| 29 December | 13.00 – 19.00 hrs | Ronde 4 |
| 30 December | 11.00 – 17.00 hrs | Ronde 5 |
| 30 December | ± 18.00 hrs | Prizegiving ceremony |
Time control: 40 moves in 90 minutes + 30 minutes for the remainder of the game + an increment of 30 seconds per move from move 1.
In the North of the Netherlands each year a Grand Prix cyclus is organized for younger youth players.
One of these tournaments will take place during the Chess Festival Groningen. More information: here
Like previous editions there will be After Chess during the tournament, organized in chess cafe Proeflokaal Hooghoudt. The address: Gedempte Zuiderdiep 61, 9711 HC Groningen. You can find the program in the Tournament Schedule. For more information, go to the Facebook page of the cafe: Proeflokaal Hooghoudt.
Our Chess Festival is situated in the student sports complex. This offers a perfect opportunity to exercise both mind and body. During the Chess Festival there will be opportunity to play squash or football.
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