woensdag 13 juli 2011

World Youth Chess Championship 2011, Brasil

17 - 27 nov 2011


During these championships there will be also held a Fide Trainers Seminar, Fide Arbiters seminar and a National Congress of Chess in School

De officiele website van de WYCC 2011
www.wycc2011.com

1. INVITATION

The Brazilian Chess Federation (CBX) , the WYCC 2011 Organising Comimitee and companies participating, have the honour to invite all the FIDE member Chess Federations around the world to participate in the World Youth Chess Championship 2011 (under 8, under 10, under 12, under 14, under 16 and under 18 years old - open and girls) which will take place in Caldas Novas-Goiás, Brazil, between November the 17th, 2011 (arrival) and November the 27th, 2011 (departure).


2. PARTICIPATION

•2.1 All participants including parents, coaches, observers and relatives are obliged to stay in official hotels. Access to playing areas, venues and the hotels will be allowed only to accredited people by the organisation. No participant will be allowed to book directly in the official hotels. All bookings must be through the organisers.


•2.2 Every Federation can register one invited player in each category (under 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 years old, open and girls), that is a maximum total of twelve (12) guest players that will be hosted by the Organizers, plus one trainer for each Federation participating.


•2.3 The players placed 1-3 in a previous World Youth Championship, and the champions of Continental Open (Girls) Under 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 championships, shall have the personal right to participate in the World Youth Championship.


•2.4 Any Federation can register additional players as well.


•2.5 In order to provide appropriate tournament conditions, the Federations must complete carefully the official registration form (attached to this file) and send it back to the organizing committee by 25th August 2011 (Due to Continental tournaments this deadline was extended till 25 of September). Any other form will not be accepted.

3. FIDE ENTRANCE FEES

3.1 In accordance with the FIDE regulations, an entrance fee of 70 € (Euros) is asked for every guest player (mentioned in 2.2 and 2.3 above) and must be sent directly to FIDE by the national Federation before the event.

3.2 In accordance with the FIDE regulations, an entrance fee of 140 € (Euros) is asked for every additional player and must be sent directly to FIDE by the national Federation before the event.

4. REGISTRATION AND TRAVEL

4.1 The deadline for registration is 25 August 2011(Due to Continental tournaments this deadline was extended till 25 of September). After this date a penalty of 100 € (Euros) for each late registration will be charged to participants till 1st November 2011 latest. After this date, organisers reserve the right to refuse or decline late registrations or charge higher hotel costs for participants.

4.2 All guest players should make their application by the above deadline (25 August 2011)(Due to Continental tournaments this deadline was extended till 25 of September). After this date no guest player application will be accepted and their application will be treated as if they were an additional player.

4.3 The registration form must include the Federation, FIDE ID, surname, first name, international rating and FIDE title and the passport details of every player and every accompanying person. It must also include the name, details and phone number/ address/ fax/ email of the head of the delegation. An identity photo (2x3 cm) must also be sent for each player (guest, additional or qualified) and each accompanying person by 1st November 2011. The photo can also be taken on arrival at the Hotel at the cost of 3 € (Euros).

4.4 All the travel expenses must be paid by the participants or their Federation. Only member Federations of FIDE are entitled to submit registration forms. Individual applications will not be accepted if the national Federation does not confirm such registration.

4.5 Each player (guest, additional or qualified) and each accompanying person must pay to the organizing committee the amount of 100 € (Euros) at the moment of their registration (before 25th August 2011)(Due to Continental tournaments this deadline was extended till 25 of September). This payment is compulsory and represents a confirmation of participation. This payment includes transportation from and to Goiania Airport, accreditation, identification badges and organisation cost.The city of Caldas Novas has one airpot but only for charters and might have Charters at reasenable cost from São Paulo and/or Rio the Janeiro (the main International air Hubs) if there is enough people who wish this. You can find more information at menu at the main page.

4.6 Personal rights players, guest players and one coach for each Federation should be advised to the organisers by 25th August 2011(Due to Continental tournaments this deadline was extended till 25 of September). If a person pays a deposit and does not participate, then the amount is not refundable. After this date a penalty of 100 € (Euros) for each late registration will be charged to participants. However, organisers reserve the right to refuse or decline late registrations.

4.7 TRAVEL DETAILS. The venue is the Convention Center of the Thermas Caldas Novas in Caldas Novas, Goiás. The venue is 160 km west of Goiania Airport. Goiania is the capital of the province of Goiás and has a large number of flights from main points of Brazil. Another way to come to Caldas Novas is by Charters Flight. The city of Caldas Novas has one airpot but only for charters and might have Charters at reasenable cost from São Paulo and/or Rio the Janeiro (the main International air Hubs) if there is enough people who wish this. You can find more information at menu at the main page.

There are daily 40-45 flights connecting São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro Airport to Goiania Airport on a daily basis. On the following web sites you may get more information for domestic flights in Brazil and you may make online registrations.

http://www.voeazul.com.br
http://www.voegol.com.br
http://www.tam.com.br/

Also you may chose to arrive in Brasilia airport (260 KM from Caldas Novas) and then go from there to Caldas Novas, this will be on your own. Brasilia is also an International Airport.

4.8 A player registered in a lower category of age due to a mistake in specifying his / her birthday will have his / her registration suspended until rectification.

5. PAYMENT

5.1 BANK TRANSFERS. When registering for any category, the above mentioned amount of 100 € (Euros) must be transferred to the following account:

Bank Name: Banco do Brasil

Branch Name: Jardim Botanico -RJ

Branch Number: 1572-5

Account Number: 13707-3

Address: Rua Jardim Botanico 74
Rio de Janeiro RJ Brasil

Account Holder: Stiu Projects C e E LTDA

IBAN Euro: 001157250000137073

SWIFT CODE: BRASBRRJRJO

OR To this account

Bank Name: Itau

Branch Name: Gavea -RJ

Branch Number: 0272

Account Number: 74777-5

Address: Rua Marques de São Vicente 52D Rio de Janeiro RJ

Account Holder: Stiu Projects C e E LTDA

SWIFT CODE: ITAUBRSP

All bank commissions should be paid by sender, .

5.2 CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS. All payments may also be made by credit card. With this form of payment, the sender does not need to pay any transfer fee. We propose that individuals visit our web site for more details.

5.3 As soon as the payment transfer is confirmed, the organizing committee will send to the respective chess Federation the confirmation of the hotel reservations. Also all confirmed registrations will be declared on the official web site, where Federations may check their participants' situation on a daily basis.

5.4 Players will not be paired until all the payments are effected to the organisers.

6. ACCOMMODATION

6.1 Accommodation will be offered in the hotels in Caldas Novas booked by the organizing committee. In the hotel there will be free wireless connection in the lobby to all participants and in most of the rooms.


6.2 We offer full pension accommodation to the guest players and to one (1) trainer for each Federation from November the 17th (including dinner) to November the 27th (including breakfast) in double and triple rooms.

6.3 The accommodation charges must be paid in advance. The payment will be done in Euros, U$ Dolars or Real (Brazilian Currency).

6.4 If a participating Federation does not send a player in any age category, they may not substitute this for another age category.

6.5 Accommodation prices. the deadline for registration is 25 August 2011(Due to Continental tournaments this deadline was extended till 25 of September) we strongly recomend they fulfill this date or there will be a surgarge of 5% .

6.6 All accommodation cost will be paid for 10 nights as a total package plus registration cost for whoever will be coming on the 17th November and leaving on the 27 November. If someone, comes later or leaves earlier, they will pay also this cost as a total cost. If any participants will be arriving earlier or leaving later they will pay the difference of the nights mentioned below.

Hotels

(FP) Full Pension (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) , (HP) Half Pension (Breakfast and Lunch) (OB) Only Breakfast

If there is an overflow of people other hotels will be available

Thermas Di Roma
Hotel Thermas diRoma 4 stars (FP
)

four p/r room 73€/ day per person 730€ total minimum (10 nights)

triple room 75 €/ day per person 750€ total minimum (10 nights)

double room 77 €/ day per person, 770€ total minimum (10 nights)

single room 130 €/ day per person, 1300€ total minimum (10 nights)


Villas diRoma
Hotel Villas diRoma 4 stars


Hotel Villas diRoma 4 stars (FP)

four p/r room 67 €/ day per person 670€ total minimum (10 nights)

triple room 69 €/ day per person 690€ total minimum (10 nights)

double room 71 €/ day per person, 710€ total minimum (10 nights)

single room 120 €/ day per person, 1200€ total minimum (10 nights)

diRoma International Resort
Hotel diRoma International Resort 4 stars


triple room 69 €/ day per person 690€ total minimum (10 nights)

double room 70 €/ day per person, 700€ total minimum (10 nights)

single room 125€/ day per person, 1250€ total minimum (10 nights)


Hotel diRoma International Resort 4 stars (HP)

triple room 60 €/ day per person 600€ total minimum (10 nights)

double room 61 €/ day per person, 610€ total minimum (10 nights)

single room 120 €/ day per person, 1200€ total minimum (10 nights)

Di Fiori
Hotel Di Fiori 4 stars


Hotel DI Fiori 4 stars (FP)

triple room 69 €/ day per person 690€ total minimum (10 nights)

double room 70 €/ day per person, 700€ total minimum (10 nights)

single room 125€/ day per person, 1250€ total minimum (10 nights)

Hotel Di Fiori 4 stars (HP)

triple room 60 €/ day per person 600€ total minimum (10 nights)

double room 61 €/ day per person, 610€ total minimum (10 nights)

single room 120 €/ day per person, 1200€ total minimum (10 nights)


Hotel Império Romano 3 stars

Hotel Império Romano 3 stars (FP)


four p/r room 62 €/ day per person xxx€ total minimum (10 nights)

triple room 69 €/ day per person 690€ total minimum (10 nights)

double room 70 €/ day per person, 700€ total minimum (10 nights)

single room 125€/ day per person, 1250€ total minimum (10 nights)

Hotel Império Romano 3 stars (HP)
four p/r room 53 €/ day per person 530€ total minimum (10 nights)

triple room 60 €/ day per person 600€ total minimum (10 nights)

double room 61 €/ day per person, 610€ total minimum (10 nights)

single room 120 €/ day per person, 1200€ total minimum (10 nights)

Hotel Roma 3 stars

Hotel Roma 3 stars (FP)


triple room 69 €/ day per person 690€ total minimum (10 nights)

double room 70 €/ day per person, 700€ total minimum (10 nights)

single room 125€/ day per person, 1250€ total minimum (10 nights)

Hotel Roma 3 stars (HP)

triple room 60 €/ day per person 600€ total minimum (10 nights)

double room 61 €/ day per person, 610€ total minimum (10 nights)

single room 120 €/ day per person, 1200€ total minimum (10 nights)

Hotel Bica Pau Economy Hotel
Hotel Bica Pau Economy Hotel (OB)


four p/r room 24 €/ day per person 240€ total minimum (10 nights)

triple room 26€/ day per person 260€ total minimum (10 nights)

double room 29 €/ day per person, 290€ total minimum (10 nights)

single room 50 €/ day per person, 500€ total minimum (10 nights)

Rooms will be booked on the principle of FCFS (First Come First Served). Early bookings will be given priority with bookings in Thermas Caldas Novasl Hotel and Vilas di Roma International Hotel. The longest distance from the hotels to the Torunament Hall is 900 metres.

6.7 IMPORTANT NOTICE!

Deadline for Hotels and registration will be 25th August 2011.

7. TECHNICAL REGULATIONS

The tournament will be played using the Swiss system with 11 rounds. The national rankings will not be taken into account for pairings. The rate of play will be in accordance with the FIDE rules: 90 minutes for the first 40 moves followed by 30 minutes for the rest of the game with an addition of 30 seconds per move starting from move one. Official tie-break rules of FIDE will be accepted.

8. TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Thrusday 17November 20h – Arrival of Delegations

Thrusday 17November 22h – Technical Meeting

Friday 18 November 15h30 – Opening Ceremony

Friday 18 November 16h – 1st round

Saturday 19 November 15h – 2nd round

Sunday 20 November 15h – 3rd round

Monday 21 November 15h – 4th round

Tuesday 22 November 10h – 5th round

Tuesday 22 November 15h – 6th round

Wednesday 23 November 15h – 7th round

Thursday 24 November 10h – 8th round

Thursday 24 November 17h – 9th round

Friday 25 November 15h – 10th round

Saturday 26 November 10h – 11th round

Saturday 26 November 20h – Closing Ceremony

Sunday 27 November – Departure of Delegations

9. APPEALS COMMITTEE

An Appeals Committee of 3 members and 2 reserves will be appointed at the Technical Meeting. All other regulations apply as per FIDE Handbook.

10. ARBITERS
Travel costs are not the responsibility of organisers. There will be other arbiters invited by the organisation. The Organisation will provide Full Pension concept hospitality to all nominated arbiters.

11. JOURNALISTS

All journalists who wish to participate in the event may contact the organisers and should be accredited.

12. STANDS

Anyone who wishes to rent a promotional stand on location should contact the organisers for rental conditions. No one will be allowed any promotional space (except FIDE and FIDE Americas) or to have a stand for merchandise or other services, without approval of the Organising Commitee.

13. TOURNAMENT BULLETIN

We offer a free bulletin each round to each national delegation in CD. Additional bulletins will be sold in CD.

14. INFORMATION ABOUT VISAS

14.1 The Federations or players who need assistance with their visas are asked to contact the Organizing Committee before 15th September 2011.

14.2 The Tournament Director will supply official letters of invitation only after all the payments are effected (registration and accommodation fees for every member of the delegation).

15. WEATHER CONDITIONS

In November, the weather of Caldas Novas is warm and around 30º C, however there may be rain showers during this time. We propose to all participants to have a rain coat and some protective / warm clothing.

16. ELECTRICITY
The standard voltage in Brazil is 110 Volts but may have some 220 Volts plugs.

17. CURRENCY & EXCHANGE
The local currency is the Brazilian Real . At the time of publication exchange rates are :


1€ (Euro) = 2.3 Brazilian Real (R$ ) (1/2/2011)

1USD (American Dollar) = 1.7 Brazilian Real (R$) (1/2/2011)

18. PRIZE FUND

18.1 The best Federation, by ranking of medals collected in all categories, will receive a trophy. For first place the number of gold medals will be taken under consideration, if there is a tie, then the number of silver medals, if there is still a tie, then the number of bronze medals. If finally this is still equal, then the total points of medallists will be taken for tie-break.

18.2 Top three places in each tournament will be awarded also with trophies and medals.

18.3 Medals will be given to the 4th, 5th, 6th places.

18.4 Prize Giving Ceremony will be only for the top 6 players of each category, plus the youngest boy and the youngest girl in the tournament.

18.5 All players and arbiters will be given diplomas for participation.

18.6 There will be special gifts for the players.

19. CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone : (+55) (21) 22225278

Fax : (+55) (21) 32586760

Mobile phone : (+55) (24) 81345642


19.1 General Information:

email: secretary.wycc2011@gmail.com and wycc2011@gmail.com

19.2 Accommodation:

email: accommodation.wycc2011@gmail.com

19.3 Transportation:

email: transportation.wycc2011@gmail.com

dinsdag 12 juli 2011

Love: Distraction in Chess

Girls (and especially attractive girls) have ruined many games of male chess players. In one of his most famous stories GM Gufeld tells about a game that could have been the best game of his life: "I was playing for the Ukrainian team in the Soviet Junior Team Championships. I was also... in love. Her name was Bellochka... She ignored me and refused all my offers to help her in chess..." Then in his next game Gufeld brilliantly sacrificed a Rook. That's how Gufeld himself describes the shocking end of the game: "It was really fantastic and I felt inspired by my love for Bellochka. I was filled with emotion. By now, many of the tournament participants had rushed to my table to see the combination. I was hoping to see Bellochka but she did not come. She remained in her seat playing for the Russian team. I ran over to her table and with my eyes and heart I said to her, “See my combination.This sacrifice that I have made– it’s for you.” Suddenly she looked up and pierced me with her beautiful big blue eyes. Surely she knew that I was not interested in her game. And I even thought that she had heard what my heart had said to her and maybe, just maybe, she understood my feelings. It was as if time stood still in that moment when we gazed into each other’s eyes. Her eyes then turned away from me as she looked back at her game. She then quickly made her move and . . . blundered her Queen !! It was a tragedy and immediately she resigned her game. A steady stream of tears began to flow from those beautiful blue eyes. I was stunned by her grief and blamed myself for what had befallen her. But being a great fan of Indian movies, I knew what had to be done– I had to share in her tragedy, just like the hero! But I couldn't resign my game, as I was playing for my team. So I offered my opponent a draw, which he quickly accepted. The spectators were shocked by the draw, but they didn't understand the love I had for Bellochka."

A fascinating story and also a good example of how two chess players ruined their games by being distracted!

maandag 11 juli 2011

Interclubcompetitie 2011: Top -en Eerste Klasse

INTERCLUB 2011
Afgelopen zondag 3 juli 2011 is de Interclubcompetitie gestart voor de Top -en Eerste Klasse. In de Topklasse zullen 6 teams een dubbele round-robin spelen terwijl in de Eerste klasse 8 teams een enkele ronde round-robin competitie tegen elkaar spelen.
Verdedigend Interclubkampioen is Het Jonge Paard.


3 juli 2011: Opening Interclubcompetitie door SSB voorzitter Carlos dos Ramos
Openigszet door James Rasam op bord 1 van de match Caissa - CSV
Is het niet gebruikelijk dat de openingszet wordt gedaan bij de match van de verdedigend Interclubkampioen??
In de eerste ronde kwamen in de topklasse HJP 1 tegen HJP 2 uit. 
HJP 1 won met 41/2 - 1/2.
WCM Reyna Frijde (HJP 2) deed alle moeite om in de langste partij van die ronde, haar iets betere eindspelpositie te winnen van Satish Lautan (HJP 1). Satish wist de partij op remise te houden.
HJP A1 tegen HJP A2 in de Topklasse
In de Topklasse won Rukmania 1 van Rukhmania 2 met 4-1, en Caissa won in een spannende match van CSV met 3-2.  Beslissende punt van Caissa kwam vanuit bord 3 waar Carlos dos Ramos vrij comfortabel wist te winnen van Jeugdkampioen Romario Sanches.


Topklasse : CSV - Caissa. Op bord 1 wist Landskampioen CM Roger Matoewi
te winnen van Etienne Koenders.




In de Eerste klasse kwamen HJP B1 uit tegen HJP B2. Het gelukte HJP B1, ondanks felle tegenstand van HJP B2 te winnen met 7-0. 
HJP B1 - HJP B2
In de Eerste klasse wist Moengo te winnen van CSV B3, CSV B1 won van CSV B2.
De ervaren Regillio Karyodrono (Moengo) op bord 1 tegen Atisha Malgie  (CSV B3)
Grote zus Wasudha Malgie op bord 1 bij CSV B1 tegen CSV B2
In een heel spannende match wist Caissa, ondanks een 3-0 voorsprong, niet voorkomen dat  Rukhmania gelijk speelde.
Opvallend bij Rukmania B1 is het meedoen van de vaders Tjong Tjin Joe en Chang, die beiden succesvol waren en een grote bijdrage leverden in het gelijkspel tegen Caissa.

De vaders Tjong Tjin Joe en Chang sportief en niet onverdienstelijk in actie voor Rukm B1 in de Eerste klasse.
Rudie TTJ in diep gepeins : Achter het bord ziet alles anders uit dan langs het bord.
In de Interclubcompetitie spelen heel wat schaakfamilies mee
De partij die Rukm B1 een gelijkspel bezorgde tegen Caissa.
Earl Frijmersum (Caissa B1) maakte een verkeerde manoeuvre in een zeer
gunstige eindspelpositie en gaf Salik de kans om de partij alsnog te winnen.
2e Ronde
Op vrijdag 8 juli werd in de Topklasse de 2e ronde gespeeld in de Mantel. Vanwege het niet beschikbaar zijn van de zaal van de Vereniging van Medici, vond de wedstrijden van de Eerste klasse geen voortgang.



In de 2e ronde nam HJP 1 het op tegen Caissa : HJP 1 won met 31/2 - 1 1/2
Caissa - HJP 1 in de Topklasse. Op bord 5; Carlos dos Ramos jr (Caissa) tegen routinier Robert Ramsaran (HJP 1)
bord 1: CM Roger Matoewi - Ricardo dos Ramos 1/2 - 1/2
bord 2: Sabrina dos Ramos - Gavin Ooft 0 - 1
bord 3: Alfred Ford - Joel Frijde 1 - 0
bord 4: Michael Blaaspijp - Geryen dos Ramos 0 - 1
bord 5: Carlos dos Ramos jr. - Robert Ramsaran 0 - 1



De langste partij van de 2e ronde:  Alfred Ford - Joel Frijde (tot wanhoop van de wedstrijdleiding die pas tegen 12 uu savonds huiswaarts konden gaan)
Alfred Ford wist na lang zwoegen  de eer van Caissa te redden.
HJP 2 speelde tegen Rukmania 2. De kern van HJP 2 wordt gevormd door de 3 topdames, Rosangela. Tesora en Reyna, de zusjes van de grotere broers in HJP 1.
Topklasse ronde 2: Rukm 2 - HJP 2
Vanwege afmeldingen van Alexander Kafiluddin en Christiaan Moeljoredjo
moest HJP 2 gebruikmaken van 2 invallers vanuit het HJP B1 team van de Eerste Klasse.
Vader Nico en zijn 11-jarige zoon Koen Vromant mochten invallen en hun debuut maken in de Topklasse, en het was meteen raak.
HJP 2 won verrassend groots van Rukmania 2 met 4 1/2 - 1/2
bord 1 : Vickey Ramdat Tewarie - Rosangela dos Ramos 1/2 - 1/2
bord 2 : Vishay Hardwarsingh - WCM Tesora Ooft 0 - 1
bord 3 : Renusa Gajadin - WCM Reyna Frijde 0 - 1
bord 4 : V. Sukul - Koen Vromant 0 - 1
bord 5 : D. Salik - Nico Vromant 0 - 1
In een heel lange partij wist invaller Nico Vromant te winnen van Salik van Rukm 2
en de score te brengen naar 41/2 - 1/2  in het voordeel van HJP 2
In de andere partij won Rukhmania 1 van CSV met 3 1/2 - 1 1/2


Frank Lo Kim Lin red de eer van CSV tegen Rukm speler John Ramdat Tewarie.
Op bord 4 en 5 de jonge spelers van Rukhmania Calvin en Pierre.
Opvallend is de verjonging die vrijwel bij alle teams in de Topklasse hebben plaatsgevonden.
CSV speler Frank Lo Kim Lin wist in een vreemde partij te winnen van John Ramdat Tewarie, die eeuwig schaak weigerde, en uiteindelijk in een matnet liep.
Romario Sanches (CSV) wist met heel veel moeite op bord 4 een remise uit het vuur te slepen tegen Calvin Tjing Tjin Joe (Rukm1). Voor Rukhmania 1 wonnen Suradj Hanoeman (bord 1), Viresh Giasi (bord 2)  en Pierre Chang (bord 5) van resp. Etienne Koenders, Richie Maskam en Immanuel Kromosoeto.


De volgende ronde wordt gespeeld op vrijdag 15 juli in het gebouw van de Ver. v Med.
Zowel de Top als de Eerste klasse spelen. Aanvang : 18.00u


Modernisering van de FIDE

Auteur: Pieter de Groot

http://schaaksite.nl/page.php?id=2665

Modernisering van de FIDE 

Interview met de president van de FIDE

Op www.whychess.org staat een interview met de president van de FIDE, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov. De interviewer is grootmeester Vladislav Tkachiev.
Het is een belangrijk interview. Want, nu krijgt iedereen de mogelijkheid al zijn verbeteringsvoorstellen kenbaar te maken. Doet men dat niet, moet men later niet zeuren ‘dat ze niet luisteren naar de schakers/scheidsrechters’. Men krijgt nu de kans, dus grijp die. De sluitingsdatum is 1 september, dus kort dag!