MMU Melaka Open Chess 2009

MMU Melaka Open Chess Tournament

Date : 28^th of February 2009 to 1^st of March 2009

Venue : Exam Hall, MMU Melaka Campus

Campus address : Multimedia University (Melaka Campus),

Bukit Beruang, 75400,

Ayer Keroh, Melaka.

Registration fee

Individual Registration : RM 20 per person.*

(Excluding food and accommodation)

Prizes

1st Place	Trophy + RM 1000
2nd	Trophy + RM 600
3rd	Trophy + RM 300
4th	Medal + RM 200
5th-10th.	Medal + RM 100

Special Awards Best Institution: Trophy Best Ladies: Medal Best Under-18: Medal

Itinerary Saturday- 28^th February Sunday – 1^st. March

9.00-12.00am	Registration	9.00-10.30am	Round 4
1.00-2.30pm	Round 1	11.00-12.30pm	Round 5
3.00-4.30pm	Round 2	1.30- 3.00pm	Round 6
5.00-6.30pm	Round 3	3.00-5.00pm	Round 7
7.30pm onward	Check-in into hotel	5.30 pm	Closing /Prize

Rules and Regulations

1. FIDE 7 Round Swiss System.
2. The maximum of participants 120 players.
3. A team of 4 players for institution, school or a public group.
4. Age is taken as of 1^st of January 2009.
5. Each game will have a time control of 45 minutes per side.
6. A walkover/win to opponent after 30 minutes.
   
7. Players that are absent without a valid reason will be removed in the next round.
8. Players are to record their moves.
9. The arbiter’s decision is final. However, participants may appeal within 15 minutes of the subjected game. A fee of RM 50 will be charged. This fee will not be returned if the appeal fails. An appeal committee will be formed.
10. The organizing committee reserves the right to make amendments or any changes to the rules and regulation if the need arises.
11. To register, send an email to mmu.chessclub@gmail.com and cc it to leanjee@gmail.com/ladyfinger87@yahoo.com . State your name, identity card no, contact number, and institution (or group name). FIDE rating / National Rating be stated..
12. Payment latest by 12pm on the 28^th of February 2009. Late registration pay a penalty of RM 5.
13. Payment can be made to Ms Lee Pei Swan through Maybank Account Number 104068129647
14. Accommodation can be arranged for at hotels.
15. Arrangements for transportation from Melaka Sentral Bus terminal. State your time of arrival.

Enquiries: Ngow Lean Jee 017 - 3997450 Yong Gwo-Liang 016 - 2086504

MMU Melaka Open Chess Tournament

Personal Detail

NAME : ________________________________________________________

RATING : ______________________

IC（NEW） : ______________________ SEX : F/M

ADDRESS : _________________________________________________________

SCHOOL/IPTA/IPTS :________________________

TELEPHONE： (HP) ___________________ E-MAIL：___________________

Letter of Agreement

I am _________________I.C. Number _______________ would like to participate the MMU Melaka Open Chess Tournament 2009. I agree that all the information stated above is true. I hereby attached the registration fee (RM 20) to the organizing committee.

Signature __________________ Date ________________

For office used only.

Date of submission:____________________ Participating number: __________________ Accepted by: _________________________

Chop:

FIDE ZERO START

WHAT IS ZERO START ?

FIDE (World Chess Federation) new regulation stipulates that
the beginning of the playing session/s (respective rounds)
shall be announced by the Chief Arbiter or by a single acoustic signal.

At this instant, any Player who is not seated at his/her Match (board
shall be defaulted immediately.

Where both Players are absent at the beginning of the
playing session, both Players shall lose the game by default.

With immediate effect the Malaysian Chess Federation should implement the
‘Zero Start’ ruling to help our players adjust to this new ruling to be
made mandatory for all FIDE events by July 2009. All organisers should make
it mandatory to be zero start without fail, its all about discipline.

in addition, Organisers should make rulings that prohibit the use of slippers
& short pants as a matter of discipline and the non use age of mobile phones and
electronic devices. A pleasant and non provocative attire is prefered. 
Chess are meant for the royalty.