Tournament-proven Veranstaltungszentrum Z2000 - Bräuhaus, Sparkassaplatz 2, 2000 Stockerau, Austria (photo)

Only 7 minutes walk to the Stockerau railway station.

Parking spaces around the Z2000. Cheap exit tickets for the Z2000 parking garage can be bought at the concession stand. Barrier-free access from the parking garage by lift!

Stockerau is close to Vienna (only 18km to the Vienna city boundaries).

Extra Fees:
Tournament A:
< 1900 Elo: + 10 € (U18: no extra fee)
< 1800 Elo: + 20 € (U18: + 10 €)
< 1700 Elo: + 30 € (U18: + 20 €)

Tournament B:
< 1600 Elo: + 10 € (U18: no extra fee)
< 1500 Elo: + 20 € (U18: + 10 €)
< 1400 Elo: + 30 € (U18: + 20 €)

Payment on site before the tournament opening.

Dieter Amberger
email: dieter.amberger@gmx.at
phone: +43 (0)681 1023 1477

The organiser reserves the right to reject registrations.

In tournament A and B only players with a valid FIDE-ID can participate. In tournament C only players with a valid Austrian P-number or valid FIDE-ID can participate. You can apply for a FIDE-ID at the chess federation in your country. To apply for a P-number at the Austrian Chess Federation visit http://chess-results.com/AnAbMeldungen.aspx in advance.

Information about publication

Tournament A: 400 € / 250 € / 150 € / 100 € / 70 € / 50 €

Tournament B: 220 € / 150 € / 110 € / 80 € / 60 € / 40 €

Tournament C: 150 € / 120 € / 90 € / 70 € / 50 € / 35 €

Category prizes in tournament A, B and C:
best woman / best senior S50 / best youth U18: 35 € each

The following applies to all cash prizes:
The prizes will not be split (ranking according to tie-break system)

No double prizes: The higher prize will be paid. Any remaining prize will be given to the next player in the same category.

Prizes are paid only to players present at the award ceremony.

Category prizes are paid, if there are at least 3 players in a category.

5 rounds Swiss System (pairing program: Swiss-Manager)

Tie-Breaks: BH, median BH, SB, greater number of wins

Time control: 90 min for 40 moves + 30 min rest + 30 sec/move increment from move 1

FIDE regulations, ÖSB- and NÖSV-TUWO apply.

Additional provisions: The default time is 30 minutes. A draw can be offered anytime during the game.

The tournaments A and B will be registered for FIDE rating and Austrian Elo rating. Tournament C will be registered for the Austrian Elo rating.

Provision to FIDE § 11.3: Electronic devices can be taken along to the playing venue, provided they are completely switched off.