The Malta Chess Federation is currently recruiting for the Malta Team League chess tournament, scheduled to commence on 15th. April 2012.
Recruitment is underway for 8 team captains to head the teams and recruit players - anyone interested please email Clarence Psaila on Clarence_247@yahoo.co.uk or call 79050843.
The rules will be as follows:
Teams will be composed of 3 players with the possibility of 1 reserve - NO postponements (reserve caters for that).
The total combined rating of the 3 players should not exceed 5600 (reserve excluded). (highest rating between FIDE and local is taken)
On board 2 there is a rating cap of 2000.
Reserve rating cap of 1600.
Board order is defined by rating. (highest rating between FIDE and local is taken)
Unrated players will be taken as having a rating 1600 for team rating cap purposes.
The team scores 3 points for a TEAM victory 1 point for a TEAM draw and 0 for a loss - leading to a league table similar to a football league.
Tie break will be board points.
Games played on Sundays - once a week - classic time control - 1hr 30mins + 30 secs/ move - FIDE rated
Target - 8 Teams - Duration -7 Sundays
Entry Fee - 10 Euros / player
Venue:
Stella Maris College, Gzira
Schedule:
Sunday 15th April - 10am-2pm
Sunday 22nd April - 10am-2pm
Sunday 29th April - 10am-2pm
Sunday 6th May- 10am-2pm
Sunday 13th May - 10am-2pm
Sunday 20th May - 10am-2pm
Sunday 27th May- 10am-2pm
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