Rules and
regulations of Baltic Open Championship "Jõgeva
2023" in draughts-64 (Estonia)
1. General
information
The purpose of the
traditional tournament is to determine the champion of the Baltic states, to promote
draughts-64, to intensify the competitive relations of draughts between
different countries.
2.
Organization and management
The competitions
are organized and conducted by the Jõgeva Kabeklubi in cooperation with the Estonian Draughts
Federation.
3. Place and
time of competitions
The competitions
will be held at Kuremaa Castle (Lossi
1, Kuremaa, Jõgeva parish),
from 24 June (day of arrival) to 01 July 2023 (day of departure).
The mandate
committee will work at Kuremaa Castle on June 24 from
16:00-20:00.
The opening of the
competition will be on June 25 at 11:00.
4.
Participants and terms of participation
The players from
all countries who have applied to participate in a timely manner, registered in
accordance with these rules and regulations and paid the participation fee can
participate in the tournament except Russian and Belarusian players who are not
allowed to play.
The deadline to
register is 31 May 2023.
All costs related
to the tournament, accommodation and meals of the competition shall be paid by
the participant or the sending organisation.
The participation
fee is 40 euros, for Estonian players 30 euros, for seniors (60+) and young
people (19-) 20 euros.
Participants who
pay the entry fee can take part in all the programs.
The participation
fee must be paid by 31 May 2023 by bank transfer to the current account of Jõgeva Kabeklubi.
Bank details
Beneficiary: Jõgeva Kabeklubi MTÜ
Bank: SEB Pank
Bank`s address: Tornimäe 2, 15010 Tallinn, Estonia
Swift code:
EEUHEE2X
IBAN account No:
EE191010220122665012
or by prior
agreement, before the start of the tournament, in cash on the spot.
Registration:
Ülar Poom e-mail: ylar@orthez.ee; phone: +372 505 8239
5.
Competition system
The competitions
consist of three programs:
Classics – Russian
draughts, with time control of 30 min + 30 sec per move, separate tournaments
are held for men and women (if there are fewer than 7 women, then women play
with men), 7 rounds of games in the Swiss system. If there are 7-8 participants
in the women's tournament, then in the round-robin system.
Rapid tournament –
Russian draughts with time control of 10 min + 2 sec to per move, in the Swiss
system, men and women play in a joint tournament.
Blitz tournament -
Brazilian draughts with time control of 3 min + 3 sec per move, in the Swiss
system, men and women play in a joint tournament.
IDF competition
regulations are used in competitions. In all tournaments micro-matches will be
played with a table of draw of opening variants and standings according to the
official tables of the IDF.
6. The awards
ceremony in the
Baltic Open
Championship program will determine the winners in the men's and women’s
categories.
The three best men
and women in the tournament will be awarded a cup, a medal
and a diploma.
The best senior
(60+) and young (19-) player will be awarded a medal and a diploma.
The prize pool is
3000 euros.
7. Accommodation,
transport
Accommodation is
in Kuremaa Guest House, if desired, also elsewhere.
The price of
accommodation per day with a breakfast meal is 35 € per person.
Double room 70 €
(35 € per person).
Please notify of
the need for accommodation and transport from Jõgeva
to Kuremaa together with registration by 31 May 2023.
Information and
booking: Ülar Poom ylar@orthez.ee
8. Shedule
24.06. 15:00 –
21:00 Arrival of participants, registration
25.06. 9:30 – 10:30
Registration of participants
25.06. 11:00
Opening of the competition
25.06. 12.00 Rapid
tournament
26.06. 10:00 Round
1
26.06. 14:30 Round
2
27.06. 10:00 Round
3
27.06. 14:30 Round
4
28.06. 10.00 Blitz
tournament
29.06. 10:00 Round
5
29.06. 14:30 Round
6
30.06. 10.00 Round
7
30.06. 15.00
Closing ceremony
01.07. Departure
of participants
9. Generally
All questions not
specified in these rules and regulations will be defined by the IDF competition
rules or resolved by the tournament's main referee and the Jõgeva
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