Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Malta Team League 2012 chess tournament

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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