Open International Chess Tournament of Ghent

The 30th Open International Chess Tournament of Ghent

14 till 18 July 2007

In advance inscription tournament: Closed
Room reservations: Closed

The summer tournament of the Benelux!

WITH THE COOPERATION OF THE CITY OF GHENT

Venue:

In the center of the city of Ghent:

Sint-Barbaracollege humaniora - Savaanstraat 33, 9000 Ghent (Belgium)

GENERAL INFO

Round 1

Round 2

Round 3

Round 4

Round 5

Round 6

Round 7

Round 8

Round 9

Prize-giving

14.07.2007: 14:00 - 18:00

14.07.2007: 19:00 - 23:00

15.07.2007: 13:00 - 17:00

15.07.2007: 19:00 - 23:00

16.07.2007: 13:00 - 17:00

16.07.2007: 19:00 - 23:00

17.07.2007: 13:00 - 17:00

17.07.2007: 19:00 - 23:00

18.07.2007: 11:00 - 15:00

18.07.2007: 17:00

9 round Swiss tournament
two hours KO chess
Registration on 14.07.07 from 10.00 till 13.00 h
Entry fee: 40 euro (*)
Born after 01.01.1987: 25 euro (*)
(W)IGM, (W)IM, Belgische (W)FM: free (*)
(W)FM: 25 euro (*)
(*)
Arbiter:
International Arbiter: Marc Bils

Additional conditions: Only a select number of IGM's will be given free accommodation in the University Homes.

No further conditions will be granted.

PRIZE-MONEY

PRIZE-MONEY 30th OPEN INTERNATIONAL

CHESS TOURNAMENT OF GHENT

Prize-Money for a tournament with 400 participants paying entry fee: € 8000

Rating prizes only count for players in that rating category

Principal Prize-Money		Elo 2299 - 2200		Elo 2099 - 1900		Elo 1899 - 1700
1	1.750	1	270	1	175	1	175
2	1.250			2	125	2	125
3	800			3	75	3	75
4	500	Elo 2199 - 2100		4	50	4	50
5	250	1	230	5	30	5	30
6	150
7	100

Elo < 1700		Belgian players		Youth		Women
1	175	1	300	1	75	1	60
2	125	2	250	2	40	2	30
3	75	3	175
4	50	4	100
5	30	5	50

50 +				KGSRL players		KGSRL youth
1	60			1	60	1	50
2	30			2	30	2	25

The prize money will be adjusted in terms of percentage according to the number of paying participants.

Extra prizes for the 30th edition:

For the 30th edition, a minimum of 1.000 EUR extra prize money and prizes in kind will be awarded.

ACCOMMODATION

We have reserved a number of rooms at the University Homes. These are located at the Stalhof, only 1,3 km away from the tournament hall. All of the reserved rooms are located here. If more people are interested than the number of reserved rooms, these extra rooms may be located in another home. If this is the case, the player will be informed hereof during reservation. The message is clear: book your rooms in due time.

Home Fabiola Home Boudewijn

The price for a single room (without breakfast) is 23 euro/night. There will be a 2.5 euro/night discount for players who book and pay for their room BEFORE 15 June 2007. So, your stay in the homes will cost you 82 euro for the 4 nights of the tournament (Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights). Reservations and payments after 16 June will be 92 euro for 4 nights.

All reserved rooms have to be paid within 10 days of reservation.

The bank details are:

1. Payments within Belgium: account number 737-4262940-27- IN THE NAME OF CHESSCLUB KGRSL with clear mention of the name of the participant.

2. Payments from abroad: BIC KREDBEBB - IBAN BE48 7374 2629 4027 - IN THE NAME OF CHESSCLUB KGRSL with clear mention of the name of the participant.

Players who fill in the entry form on this website will receive a password. With this password they can login to the tournament website and follow the progress of their tournament inscription and room reservation. Rooms which are unpaid for can be assigned to other players.

Please consult the FAQ for further questions about the accommodation.

Breakfast can be acquired in the tournament hall daily for 5 euro.

VERY IMPORTANT: Players who book a room, have to present themselves on the first day of the tournament in both the Homes and the tournament hall BEFORE 13.00!!

FORMER WINNERS

Year	Participants	Winner	Nationality
1978	66	E. Van Leeuwen	Belgium
1979	85	IM R. Weemaes	Belgium
1980	103	IM R. Douven	The Netherlands
		R. Schuermans	Belgium
1981	100	FM J. Marcus	The Netherlands
1982	112	IM J. Klundt	Germany
1983	192	IM Y. Yrjöla	Finland
1984	200	IM D. Johanson	Australia
		IM L. Winants	Belgium
		IM M. Jadoul	Belgium
		IM J. Boey	Belgium
1985	225	FM W. Heemskerk	The Netherlands
1986	302	IGM F. Nijboer	The Netherlands
		FM K. Schulz	Germany
		FM H. Bartels	The Netherlands
1987	272	FM J. Van Baarle	The Netherlands
		IM J. Boey	Belgium
		T. Hommeles	The Netherlands
1988	291	IM M. Roeder	Germany
1989	349	FM J. Van Baarle	The Netherlands
1990	381	IGM G. Kaidanov	Russia
		IM H. Kärner	Estonia
		FM R. Timmer	The Netherlands
		IM K. Klundt	Germany
		IM G. Lane	UK
		IGM V. Lukov	Bulgaria
		IM M. Bezold	Germany
1991	489	IGM M. Gurevitch	Belgium
1992	521	IGM M. Gurevitch	Belgium
1993	539	IM A. Barsov	Oezbekistan
		IM M. Roeder	Germany
		IGM S. Conquest	UK
1994	421	IGM M. Gurevitch	Belgium
1995	357	IM A. Barsov	Oezbekistan
		IGM M. Gurevitch	Belgium
1996	354	IM A. Blees	The Netherlands
1997	398	IGM M. Gurevitch	Belgium
1998	379	IGM S. Iuldashev	Oezbekistan
1999	431	IGM V. Baklan	Ukrain
		IM A. Dgebuadze	Georgia
		IGM M. Gurevitch	Belgium
2000	450	IGM Chuchelov	Belgium
2001	445	IGM J.M. Degraeve	France
2002	464	IGM F. Levin	Germany
2003	438	IGM D.Fridman	Latvia
2004	413	IGM A. Shchekachev	Russia
		IGM S. Savchenko	Ukrain
		IGM N. Miezis	Latvia
		IM N. Pedersen	Denmark
		IM R. Perez Garcia	Cuba
2005	392	IGM C. Ward	UK
		IGM V. Ikkonikov	Russia
		IGM G. Bagaturov	Georgia
		IM B. Michiels	Belgium
		IM E. Van Haastert	The Netherlands
		FM R. Seger	Germany
2006	345	IGM A. Dgebuadze	Georgia

FAQ

Does the tournament count for your rating?

No, the Gent Open is not communicated for Elo-treatment. After the last round, you may however request a tournament "scorecard" from the tournament director. This form may be handed over, if required, to your own Federation.

I ordered a room in the home. What is the procedure?

Each player having ordered a room and having registered for the tournament through the website will receive a password. With this password, the player can login to the tournament website and follow the progress of his reservation. The reservation of the room is considered to be definitive when we receive the amount due for the rent of the room. This will also be announced on the protected page on the tournament website. Each player who reserves a room should present himself on the first day of the tournament in the tournament hall as well as in the homes. This is very important. Players who only register themselves in the home will not be registered for the tournament and will not be paired for the first round. Players who only show up in the tournament hall may lose their room booked after 13.00. Both registrations ought to take place before 13.00.

Can I lenghten my stay at the home?

It is possible to already check in on Friday night at the homes and to lenghten your stay if you wish. These extra nights should also be reserved and paid in advance at 23.00 euro/night. The discount for reservations BEFORE 15 June 2007 also applies here. A player who wants to check in on Friday night, reserves and pays BEFORE 15 June 2007 only has to pay 102,50 euro (5 nights x 20.50 euro). Beware: only a few rooms will be available for a longer stay. So please order your room early if you want to stay more than 4 nights.

What if I have to cancel my room for some reason and I have already booked and paid?

Paid room reservations cancelled before 15 June 2007 will be fully refunded, cancellations before 30 June will be refunded for 75%, cancellations before 10 July for 50%. After 10 July cancellations will not be refunded. Any refunds will only be paid back after the tournament. Refunds should be asked for by e-mail.

When do I have to leave my room?

Each player has to leave his room before the start of the last round. If he does not, he will be charged an extra half day.

I have paid for the room but confirmation has not yet been posted on my protected page on the website?

We will confirm your room as soon as we have received the money. Please keep in mind that international money orders can take up to a week. Please login to the website every now and then to follow the progress of your reservation. If you have not yet received confirmation on the protected page after more than 10 days, please contact us through e-mail.

May I miss a round?

Yes, however, you will get a 0 for this round.

How much will the prize money be if there are less than 400 paying participants?

The prize money will be adjusted in terms of percentage according to the number of paying participants. This applies to all prizes in all categories. An example: 380 paying participants take part. First prize in the main category will be (1750 euro x 380) / 400 or 1662.50 euro.

Will I have to play against a teammate?

Not during the first rounds, but this is possible later on.

When will the pairings for the next day be communicated?

The pairings will be pasted in the tournament hall and may be consulted on our website www.kgsrl.be every night around midnight as well.

What happens in case of disputes?

A players’ committee will be established, made up of three players/arbiters chosen randomly. This committee will settle all possible disputes in consultation with the Chief Arbiter.

I wish to stay in Ghent but not in the University Homes.

The organisation only offers accommodation in the Homes for the duration of the tournament, at affordable prices. On the website of the city of Ghent you can find all other accomodation. You will have to take care of this yourself though.

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