April 24, 2017

Faroes Open 2018

From:

July 07th – July 14th

 

Welcome to the Faroe Islands. An isolated place in the North Atlantic, famous for it’s beautiful nature, friendly people and special summers. Come experience this wonderful country and mentality, while you participate in a international chess tournament.

Venue: Á Giljanesi 2, 360 Sandavágur

Schedule: The tournament is taking place from July 07th-14th

9 rounds swiss system open international chess tournament

Time control: is 90 min for 40 moves + 15 minutes after move 40. Increment of 30 sec. for every move starting from move one.

Registration: GM/WGM/IM/WIM play for free.

Registration here: http://www.faroesopen.com/join/

Entry fee is 600 DKK for all other players over the age of 18. If registration and payment done prior to June 1st 350 DKK

Juniors (born 1999 or later) 400 DKK. If registration and payment done prior to June 1st 250 DKK

Prizes in DKK:  15.000 – 7.500 – 5.000 – 3.000 – 2.000

Rating prizes in DKK: 1.500 pr rating group.

Rating groups: 0 -1500 ELO, 1501-2000 ELO, 2001-2200 ELO, 2201-2400 ELO, Best performance according to own rating, Best women.

Side events: There will be a possibility of a blitz chess tournament, indoor football games, excursions, mountain hiking.

 

Faroes Open 2018 More than just a chess tournament

Contact us:

E-mail: [email protected]

Web page: www.faroesopen.com