PSC CUP International Chess Championship

The National Chess Federation of the Philippines is pleased to invite you to participate in the Philippine Sports Commission Cup International Chess Championship to be held at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, Philippines on January 13 – 21, 2013.

ENTRY FEE:
	Entry fee is free for Grandmasters and players with a FIDE Rating of 2500 and above.
	For all other players based on the January 2013 FIDE Ratings list, the entry fee is as follows:
	2450 – 2499: US$  25 or P 1,100 2400 - 2449: US$  50 or P 2,200 2300 - 2399: US$  75 or P 3,300 2200 - 2299: US$100 or P 4,400 2199 below US$150 or P 6,600
	The deadline for registration is January 12, 2013.  Late entries will be accepted with a late fee of $50.
	REGISTRATION FEE:
	All players and accompanying persons must pay a registration fee of $ 100.00 (for foreigners only).
	TOURNAMENT VENUE:
	Games will be played at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, Philippines.
	SYSTEM OF PLAY:
	1. The Philippine Sports Commission Cup International Chess Championship will be played over 9 rounds using the Swiss System. 2. The time control shall be 90 minutes for the whole game with an increment of 30 seconds per move starting from move 1. 3. The FIDE Laws of Chess shall apply, the tournament will be FIDE rated, and the Swiss Manager program shall be used for pairings. 4. Draws are not allowed before the completion of Black’s 30th move unless by the repetition of position rule.
	TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:
	Jan 13 After 1200 : Arrival Jan 14 1100 : Players Meeting 1400 : Opening Ceremony 1500 : Round 1 Jan 15 0930 : Round 2 1600 : Round 3 Jan 16 1500 : Round 4 Jan 17 0930 : Round 5 1600 : Round 6 Jan 18 1500 : Round 7 Jan 19 1500 : Round 8 Jan 20 0930 : Round 9 1600 : Closing Ceremony Jan 21 Before 1200 : Departure
	PRIZES:
	Thirty Thousand U.S. Dollars (US$30,000) in cash prizes shall be awarded:
	1st US$ 6,000 2nd US$ 4,000 3rd US$ 3,000 4th US$ 2,000 5th US$ 1,500 6th-13th US$ 1,000 14th US$    900 15th US$    800 16th US$    700 17th US$    600 18th-20th US$    500 21st-22th US$    300 23rd-24th US$    200
	Cash prizes shall be shared equally among players with the same score. For trophies, ties will be decided by calculating the average rating of the 8 strongest opponents, then if still tied, the 7 strongest, and so on.
	HOTEL ACCOMMODATION:
	The organizer shall provide free full board and lodging during the tournament for the first 15 GMs>2500 on the December 2012 FIDE Rating List.
	The official hotel will be the Manila Pavilion and City State Hotel. Triple room sharing = $55/day with meal Twin room sharing = $70/day with meal
	Other Grandmasters, International Masters and other titled players may be given free accommodation subject to availability.
	VISAS:
	For those who need visas, the Organizing Committee shall issue invitations for them to facilitate applications at the Philippine consulate in their respective countries.
	PAYMENTS:
	All payments due on account of registration fee must be paid in advance with proof thereof (bank transfer certificate) must be sent along with the registration forms. Only players who have paid before the Players Meeting shall be paired for round 1.
	Fees can be paid thru the NCFP bank accounts below.
	Peso Account
	Bank/Address: Banco De Oro-Harison Plaza Branch SM Hypermarket, Adriatico St., Malate, Manila
	Name: National Chess Federation of the Philippines SA#: 4470036237
	Dollar Account
	Bank/Address: Banco De Oro-Harison Plaza Branch SM Hypermarket, Adriatico St., Malate, Manila, Philippines
	Name: National Chess Federation of the Philippines
	Account #: 4470128662
	Swift Code: BNORPHMM
	CONTACT PERSONS
	NCFP SECRETARIAT Email : ncfpsecretariat2012@gmail.com
	GM Jayson Gonzales, Executive Director Email: jayson_1gonzales@yahoo.com Mobile: +639228523089
	Mr. Casto Abundo, FIDE Representative Email: casto.abundo@gmail.com UAE: +971503544938 Manla: +639054069957

	Download:
	Rules, schedule, prizes and registration form.doc

Source : http://ncf-phil.org