Tournament rules

Tournament Regulations :

• 9 rounds swiss system open international chess tournament
• Swiss system by Swiss Manager. http://swiss-manager.at/
• FIDE norms possible.
• Rate of play : is 90 min for 40 moves + 15 minutes after move 40. Increment of 30 sec. for every move starting from move one.
• FIDE rules apply, but article 6.6a will be enforced in following manner: Any player who arrives at the chessboard later than 30 minutes after the start of the session shall lose the game.
• The players are not allowed to offer a draw to their opponent before thirty (30) moves have been completed by both players.
• Rule regarding mobile phones 11.3.b. : During a game, a player is forbidden to have a mobile phone, electronic means of communication or any device capable of suggesting chess moves on their person in the playing venue. However, such devices can be stored in a player’s bag, as long as the device is completely switched off. A player is forbidden to carry a bag holding such a device, without permission of the arbiter. If it is evident that a player has such a device on their person in the playing venue, the player shall lose the game. The opponent shall win.