International competition “Jogeva-2017”

Regulations of the International competition in draughts-64 “Jogeva-2017” 

1.Goals and objectives

Competition is held for promotion and development of draughts-64, implementation of IDF international titles, strengthening the friendly relations between draughts players of the countries – member of IDF.

2.Organization and leadership of the tournament

Tournament is organized and conducted Jogeva Draughts Club.
Main Arbiter is Ülar Poom (Jogeva), arbiter Villem Lyuis (Tallinn)

3.Time and place

Tournament is held from 1^st August to 6^th August 2017 in Jogeva, Estonia.
Venue: Jõgeva Sport Center “Vitrus” (Aya str. 40, Jogeva, Estonia).
Rapid is held 1^st August, opening at 11.00.
Main tournament is held from 2 to 6 August. Opening is 2^nd August at 10.00, closing 6^th August at 14.00.

4.Participants, conditions and tournament regulations

Players, who declared until 9^th July, are allowed participate.

Tournament fees:
For declared players: Rapid – 5 EUR, main tournament – 10 EUR. Grandmasters play without entry fee.
For not declared players: Rapid – 10 EUR, main tournament – 15 EUR

Tournament fee can be transferred to the bank account of Jõgeva Draughts Club:
Beneficiary:
Jõgeva Kabeklubi MTÜ; Address: Tähe 4-52, 48307 Jõgeva, Estonia
Bank: SEB Bank Address: Tornimäe 2, 15010 Tallinn, Estonia; Swift code: EEUHEE2X
IBAN account no: EE191010220122665012
Or, by agreement, may be paid to the credentials committee.

Applications must be sent until 9^th July 2017 to email: [email protected]; [email protected], tel. +372 5058239 (Ülar Poom), or by post: Pargi str. 18-2, 48303 Yogeva, Republic of Estonia, Uno Plakk.

All expenses for travel, meals and accommodation are paid by participants or sending organizations.
For accommodation and visa support you need address to: [email protected]

There are held two overall tournaments in draughts-64 for men and women: Rapid and main tournament.

Rapid is held by Swiss system in 7 rounds with the draw of the initial moves and positions.
Competitions are held on the system of micro-matches from two games. The time control is 10’ to the end of the game + 2” per move for each participant in both games of micro-match.

Main tournament is held by Swiss system in 8 rounds with the draw of the initial moves and positions.
Competitions are held on the system of micro-matches from two games. The time control is 45’ to the end of the game + 30” per move for each participant in both games of micro-match.

Places of participants are determined in the overall standings, among women, players with rating below 2350 (EDF) or 2100 (IDF) and among veterans (60+).

5.Determination of the places

Determination of places and technical issues of the tournament will be fixed in the regulations before the start of the tournament on the spot.

6.Prizes

The prize fund of Rapid is 250 EUR,
The prize fund of main tournament is 1250 EUR.

Prizes in overall standing:
1^st place – 400 EUR
2^nd place – 200 EUR
3^rd place – 150 EUR
4^th place – 100 EUR
5^th place –  60 EUR

Prizes for players with rating below 2350 (ESF) or 2100 (FMJD):
1^st place – 50 EUR
2^nd place – 30 EUR
3^rd place – 20 EUR

Prizes for women:
1^st place – 100 EUR
2^nd place –  60 EUR

Prizes for veterans (60 years and older):
1^st place –  50 EUR

Prizes for youth (up to 18 years):
1^st place –  30 EUR

Winners awarded also diplomas and non-cash prizes.

7.In total

All not specified in these rules and regulations of the tournament positions provides by main arbiter and the Board of Jogeva Draughts Club.

Detailed information about the tournament you can see on the website of Jõgeva Draughts Club www.jogevakabeklubi.ee   

Ülar Poom

President of the Board
of Jõgeva Draughts Club