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THOMSON CHESS FIESTA 2018

     5th  THOMSON CHESS FIESTA
June 2 – 3  2018
Thomson Community Club Hall,
194 Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 574339

Organised by Thomson Chess Club with support from Thomson CCMC, YEC  and SCF




A026614373   THOMSON SENIORS (NOT FIDE RATED)

ROUND 1 June  2
ROUND 2
ROUND 3
ROUND 4

14:00
15:30
16:45
18:00

ROUND 5 June  3
ROUND 6
ROUND 7


14:00
15:30
16:45



Who can enter? : Open to players aged 45 and above based on year of birth.
PRIZES (NTUC VOUCHERS)

1st  $300 2nd $180   3rd $120
4th $100   5th $80



Time Control : 25 minutes per side with a 10  second increment per move starting at move 1.


ENTRY FEE  : $30 for all players.  TIE BREAKS will resolve placing.

A026614379   THOMSON CUP RAPID  (FIDE RATED)

ROUND 1 June  2
ROUND 2
ROUND 3
ROUND 4

14:00
15:00
16:00
17:00

ROUND 5 June  3
ROUND 6
ROUND 7
ROUND 8
ROUND 9
13:00
14:00
15:00
16:00
17:00






Who can enter? : Open to all players rated up to latest
                          FIDE rating  up to 2000. All players need to have a FIDE ID to play.

PRIZES (NTUC VOUCHERS)

1st $300   2nd $200   3rd $150
4th $100   5th $80   6th $60
7th $40   8th – 10th $20

Trophies for 11th to 20th placing



Time Control    : 15 minutes per side, with 10 increment from move 1


Entry fee          : $ 30  
  TIE BREAKS will resolve placing.

A026614393    THOMSON CUP  BLITZ  JUNE 3   SUNDAY (NOT FIDE RATED)


Who can enter? : Open to all players

PRIZES (NTUC VOUCHERS)

1st $200   2nd $100   3rd $80
4th $60   5th $40    


Time Control    :  Swiss system of 9 rounds, time control 3 minutes with 2 second increment from move 1.


Entry fee          :  $ 20.

                           Round 1 starts 9.00 am sharp. Players must report by  8.45 am failing     which they will not be paired for the first round.  TIE BREAKS will resolve placing.

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