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Marienbad Open 2024

22nd International Chess Festival

part of CZECH TOUR 2024 Series

13th — 20th January 2024 Marianske Lazne, Czech Republic

Place: the Continental hotel, Hlavni trida 230/88, Marianske Lazne
Organizer: AVE CHESS z. s.
Festival director: Petr Lausman
Chief arbiter: IA Martin Dobrotka (SVK)

Announced tournaments

A) 13th — 20th January 2024: round-robin GM tournament

  • GM norm, rating for ELO FIDE
  • 10 players in the group, average rating >= 2400
  • participation of players with ELO FIDE >= 2350 (the organizer reserves the right to accept a player whose ELO does not meet requirements of the tournament, starting fee is marked with *)
  • round system of 9 rounds, 2x 1,5 h/40 + 30 min + 30 s/move
  • waiting time 1 h in case of late arrival
  • financial prizes in CZK: 5 000, 3 000, 2 000
  • starting fee in EUR:
players accommodated through the organizer other players
ELO FIDE >= 2500 217.5 239
ELO FIDE >= 2450 261 282.5
ELO FIDE >= 2400 304.5 326
ELO FIDE >= 2350 348 369.5
ELO FIDE < 2350 478.5 500
  • IM discount of 10%
  • A discount for previous participation in Czech Tour series cannot be applied to the tournament

B) 13th — 20th January 2024: round-robin IM tournaments

  • IM norm, rating for ELO FIDE
  • 10 players in the group, average rating >= 2250
  • participation of players with ELO FIDE >= 2200 (the organizer reserves the right to accept a player whose ELO does not meet requirements of the tournament, starting fee is marked with *)
  • round system of 9 rounds, 2x 1,5 h/40 + 30 min + 30 s/move
  • waiting time 1 h in case of late arrival
  • financial prizes in CZK: 3 000, 2 000, 1 000
  • starting fee in EUR:
players accommodated through the organizer other players
ELO FIDE >= 2350 130.5 152
ELO FIDE >= 2300 174 195.5
ELO FIDE >= 2250 217.5 239
ELO FIDE >= 2200 261 282.5
ELO FIDE < 2200 391.5 413
  • FM, WFM and WIM discount of 10%
  • A discount for previous participation in Czech Tour series cannot be applied to the tournament

C) 13th — 20th January 2024: MARIENBAD OPEN

  • rating tournament with rating for ELO FIDE
  • participation of players without age and performance limitations
  • swiss system of 9 rounds, 2x 1,5 h/40 + 30 min + 30 s/move
  • waiting time 1 h in case of late arrival
  • starting fee in EUR:
players accommodated through the organizer other players
GM, IM, WGM and WIM 0 0
ELO FIDE >= 2200 43.5 65
ELO FIDE >= 2000 52 74
ELO FIDE >= 1800 61 82.5
ELO FIDE >= 1500 69.5 91.5
ELO FIDE < 1500 and without ELO FIDE 78.5 100
  • discounts on starting fee: 25 % for FM, youth players up to 18 years of age, players over 65 years of age and women
  • fees for rating of the tournament results for ELO in the amount of 2.5 EUR per player charged according to the economic directive of the Chess Federation of the Czech Republic are not included in the starting fee and will be paid by participants during the registration. The organizer pays these fees for players with GM, IM, WGM and WIM titles
  • players registered after 31st December 2023 pay extra 13 EUR
  • financial prizes in CZK: 8 000, 6 000, 4 000, 2 000, 1 000, 1 000, best woman 1 000, best youngster up to 12 years of age 1 000, best player with ELO FIDE 1950–2099, 1800–1949, 1650–1799, 1500–1649, 1350–1499, and < 1350 1 000 (30 000 altogether, fusion of prizes is possible)
  • material prizes for other players

D) 13th — 20th January 2024: Open Seniors Tournament 50+

  • rating for ELO FIDE
  • participation of players born in 1973 and older
  • swiss system of 9 rounds, 2x 1,5 h/40 + 30 min + 30 s/move
  • starting fee in EUR:
players accommodated through the organizer other players
56.5 78.5
  • discounts on starting fee: 25 % for FM, players over 65 years of age and women
  • fees for rating of the tournament results for ELO in the amount of 2.5 EUR per player charged according to the economic directive of the Chess Federation of the Czech Republic are not included in the starting fee and will be paid by participants during the registration.
  • players registered after 31st December 2023 pay extra 13 EUR
  • financial prizes in CZK: 5 000, 3 000, 2 000 and 1 000, best players born in 1959 and older 1 500, 1 000 and 500, best woman 1 000 (15 000 altogether)
  • material prizes for other players

E) 14th January 2024: open tournament in rapid chess

  • participation of players without age and performance limitations
  • rating for rapid ELO FIDE
  • Swiss system of 7 rounds, 2 x 10 min + 5s/move
  • starting fee: youngsters up to 18 years of age, players over 65 and women 6.5 EUR, other players 8.5 EUR
  • fees for rating of the tournament results for ELO in the amount of 0.5 EUR per player charged according to the economic directive of the Chess Federation of the Czech Republic are not included in the starting fee and will be paid by participants during the registration
  • financial prizes in CZK: 1 500, 1 000, 500
  • material prizes for other players
  • applications for this tournament are not registered and it is possible to register for it only on the day of launching of the tournament

F) 18th January 2024: open blitz tournament

  • participation of players without age and performance limitations
  • rating for rapid ELO FIDE
  • Swiss system of 11 rounds, 2 x 3 min. + 2s/move
  • starting fee 6.5 EUR
  • fees for rating of the tournament results for ELO in the amount of 0.5 EUR per player charged according to the economic directive of the Chess Federation of the Czech Republic are not included in the starting fee and will be paid by participants during the registration.
  • financial prizes in CZK: 1 000, 700, 500
  • material prizes for other players
  • applications for this tournament are not registered and it is possible to register for it only on the day of launching of the tournament

Criteria used for ranking and prizes distribution

  • A and B tournaments: 1. number of points, 2. S.-B., 3. mutual game, 4. lot
  • C, D, E and F tournaments: 1. number of points, 2. Buchholz Cut 1, 3. Buchholz, 4. Sonnenborn-Berger, 5. the greater number of games played with black
  • prizes in tournaments A and B are divided equally among first 3 players with the same number of points; in tournaments C and D are distributed according to Hort system among such number of players which corresponds to the number of advertised prizes; prizes in tournaments E and F are not divided

Accommodation

The Continental hotel ****

(the playing hall is situated in the hotel, swimming pool and sauna for accommodated persons free of charge)
  • single rooms STANDARD with a shower and WC, price including breakfast 69.5 EUR/room and night
  • double rooms STANDARD with a shower and WC, price including breakfast 82.5 EUR/room and night
  • single rooms DELUXE with a shower and WC, price including breakfast 80.5 EUR/room and night
  • double rooms DELUXE with a shower and WC, price including breakfast 98 EUR/room and night
  • triple rooms with a shower and WC, price including breakfast 100 EUR/room and night
  • 4-bed family rooms with a shower and WC, price including breakfast 121.5 EUR/room and night

Apartments Central Park ***

(1 km from the playing hall, apartments with a kitchenette, breakfast available at the Continental hotel for a symbolic price 2 EUR)
  • single rooms with a kitchenette, shower and WC shared for 2 rooms, price without breakfast 41.5 EUR/room and night, price including breakfast 43.5 EUR/room and night
  • double rooms with a kitchenette, shower and WC shared for 2 rooms, price without breakfast 50 EUR/room and night, price including breakfast 54.5 EUR/room and night
  • 2-bed studios with a kitchenette, shower and WC, price without breakfast 56.5 EUR/room and night, price including breakfast 61 EUR/room and night
  • triple rooms with a kitchenette, shower and WC, price without breakfast 74 EUR/room and night, price including breakfast 80.5 EUR/room and night
  • 4-bed rooms with a kitchenette, shower and WC, price without breakfast 87 EUR/room and night, price including breakfast 95.5 EUR/room and night

The Devin hotel ***+

(250 m from the playing hall, full spa services under one roof)
  • single rooms STANDARD with a shower and WC, price including half board and 2 medical spa procedures daily, 69.5 EUR/room and night
  • double rooms STANDARD with a shower and WC, price including half board and 2 medical spa procedures daily, 111 EUR/room and night
  • single rooms SUPERIOR with a shower and WC, price including half board and 2 medical spa procedures daily, 80.5 EUR/room and night
  • double rooms SUPERIOR with a shower and WC, price including half board and 2 medical spa procedures daily, 130.5 EUR/room and night

Municipal fee in the amount of 50 CZK is already included in the accommodation prices.

Schedule

Fri 12/1 17.00—21.00 Registration A, B, C, D
Sat 13/1 10.00—14.00 Registration A, B, C, D
15.00 Drawing lots A, B
16.00 1st round A, B, C, D
Sun 14/1 8.30—9.15 Registration E
9.30—13.30 Tournament E
16.00 2nd round A, B, C, D
Mon 15/1 16.00 3rd round A, B, C, D
Tue 16/1 9.00 4th round A, B, C, D
16.00 5th round A, B, C, D
Wed 17/1 16.00 6th round A, B, C, D
Thu 18/1 9.15—9.45 Registration F
10.00—13.00 Tournament F
16.00 7th round A, B, C, D
Fri 19/1 16.00 8th round A, B, C, D
Sat 20/1 9.00 9th round A, B, C, D
15.30 solemn conclusion

Other information

  • Complete your obligatory applications together with accommodation orders by 31st December 2023  on http://www.czechtour.net/applications/ or by e-mail to ave-kontakt@outlook.cz

  • All foreign players must have an assigned FIDE identification number (abbreviation FIDE ID or FID) at the time of the submission of the application form. If they do not have it, they have to apply their national chess federation for it.

  • Starting fee and accommodation payments will be collected during the registration in cash in EUR (at the amount given in these regulations), CZK (in the rate 23:1 compared to prices given in these regulations) or USD or by debit and credit cards: Eurocard/Master Card, Maestro, VISA, VISA Electron, JCB or Diners Club
  • Discount on starting fee and accommodation price - 5% discount in 2nd start in the tournament held within the frame of this year CZECH TOUR Series, or 10% in 3rd start, 15% in 4th start etc. (only starts from all tournaments for individuals played with rating min. 2 x 1,5h + 30s/move are counted)
  • By participating in the tournament, the player gives the organizer the right to take photos and videos with his person and to use them.
  • Interesting things, photos: http://www.facebook.com/czechtouren

Festivals arranged within the frame of CZECH TOUR International Chess Festivals Series Autumn 2023 and Winter 2024

4–11 Nov 2023 13th HRADEC KRALOVE OPEN
11–18 Nov 2023 12th BRNO OPEN
5–12 Jan 2024 22nd PRAGUE OPEN
13–20 Jan 2024 22nd MARIENBAD OPEN
17–24 Feb 2024 12th PILSEN OPEN
28 Mar – 5 Apr 2024 3rd LANTA OPEN (Thailand)

Contact to the organizer

AVE CHESS z.s., Pricna 1892/4, 110 00 Prague, Czech Republic
tel. + 420 - 466 535 200
mobile phone + 420 - 608 203 007
e-mail: ave-kontakt@outlook.cz

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