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Rapidplay Rules and Conditions

Details

Playing schedule

Session 1 (3 games)  commencing 10am
Lunch
Session 2 (3 games) commencing 2pm
Prizegiving

Rate of play: 20 minutes each with 10 second increment per move.

RULES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

  • You must have ECF GOLD or PLATINUM membership to play in the competition. Non-members or BRONZE members will need to pay a fee to upgrade their membership to GOLD during the registration process.
  • Note that Juniors and Students who have not been members of the ECF before can register with the ECF for free for the first year.
  • The current ECF Rapidplay ratings will be used to determine seeding.
  • In lieu of a Rapidplay rating, the organisers will determine a player’s rating based on other available information (eg. Standard play rating, online etc)
  • Seeded Swiss pairings will be made by controllers using a computer program based on ECF or comparable rules. Pairings between members of the same family or club etc. will be avoided, if possible, at the sole discretion of the controller.
  • The current FIDE Laws of Chess will apply. Particular attention is drawn to the following:
    • you must press the clock with the same hand that you moved your piece
    • castling is performed with one hand and you must touch the king first before the rook
  • A 1 minute time penalty (added to your opponent's clock) will apply for the 1st completed illegal move. The 2nd illegal move forfeits the game.
  • All fees must be paid before play starts. Late entries at the venue are at the discretion of the organisers; please phone first to check availability of places.
  • All prizes are subject to the number of entries.
  • If a player qualifies for more than one prize, the higher valued prize shall be awarded as determined by the Controller.
  • Smoking is not permitted on the premises.
  • Mobile Phones must be switched off or on silent.
  • Tournament equipment may not be removed from the playing area.
  • Photos and video of the event will be taken and used for publicity, please inform the organisers if you do not want you or your dependent's image to be published.
  • Players agree to abide by the decisions of the controllers and accept that in all matters relating to the tournament the decisions of the organisers are final.