The
City Government of Tanauan, Batangas
cordially invites non-master and kiddies chess players to join the
1st MAYOR THONY HALILI CHESS CUP
RAPID CHESS TOURNAMENT
on November 10, 2013 (Sunday); 9:00 a.m.
to be held at the air-conditioned venue of
Tanauan Gymnasium 1, Tanauan City, Batangas
Affiliated and sanctioned by the:
NATIONAL CHESS FEDERATION
OF THE PHILIPPINES (NCFP)
Officiated by:
FIDE National Arbiters who are
licensed/accredited by the
CHESS ARBITERS UNION
OF THE PHILIPPINES (CAUP)
In partnership with:
J'ADOUBE CHESS ASSOCIATION
Tournament Rules and Regulations:
a) Non-Master Division - This is open to all non-titled, unrated or rated chess players who are in good standing with the National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP), regardless of age, gender and nationality. Women titled chess players can also join this division.
b) Kiddies Division (14 years old and below) - Boys and girls who were born in the year 1999 and onwards are allowed to play in this division. NSO-certified birth certificates are required for verification of age.
• Rate of play:
a) 2100 & Below Division - 20 minutes with three seconds increment (Bronstein Time Delay) per player using the digital clocks and 25 minutes per player using the analog or mechanical clocks.
b) Kiddies Division - 25 minutes per player using the digital (no increment), analog or mechanical clocks.
• Mode of play: Swiss system, minimum of seven rounds. Additional rounds if needed depending on the number of participants.(Please refer to the ground rules)
• The FIDE Laws of Chess, particularly the Laws on Rapid Chess, shall govern the tournament. (Ground rules will be posted on-site)
Guaranteed Prizes and Awards: 
a) NON-MASTER DIVISION:
Champion = P10,000.00 + trophy
2nd place = P7,000.00 + trophy
3rd place = P5,000.00 + trophy
4th place = P3,000.00
5th place = P1,500.00
6th to 10th place = P1,000.00 each
Note: Pooling of prizes in the 2100 & Below Division shall be applied from 1st to 5th placers only. No pooling of prizes from 6th to 10th placers.
b) KIDDIES DIVISION:
Champion = P2,000.00 + trophy
2nd place = P1,000.00 + trophy
3rd place = P700.00 + trophy
4th place = P500.00
5th to 10th place = P300.00 each
Note: No pooling of prizes in the Kiddies Division
Registration Fee: a) Non-Master = P300.00
b) Kiddies = P150.00
• Participants must bring any document/I.D. showing proof of age (e.g. birth certificate or government-issued I.D.)
For inquiries, you may call the following organizers and arbiters:
Barangay 7 Chairman Panny Yson - 0939-1758199 Efren Arguelles - 0932-7116429 Rodolfo Panopio - 0923-3055424 FIDE National Arbiter Alex Dinoy - 0922-8288510 FIDE National Arbiter Alfredo Chay - 0908-7540888• On-site registration starts at 8:00 a.m.
• Maximum of 240 participants on a first-come, first- served basis only.
The 1st Round for both divisions shall be played and concluded before lunch break.
