1st President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Cup

International Chess Tournament

November 17-23, 2006 * Manila, Philippines

PARTICIPATION:

Participation in the 1st President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Cup International Chess Tournament is open to all.

REGISTRATION FEE:

Registration is free for GMs, IMs, FMs, WGMs, WIMs, WFMs and players FIDE rated 2500 and above. Other players with October 2006 FIDE Ratings of:

2400 to 2499 US$50 or P2,500

2300 to 2399 US$75 or P3,750

2200 to 2299 US$100 or P5,000

2000 to 2199 US$125 or P6,250

1400 to 1999 US$150 or P7,500

Unrated (FIDE): US$200 or P10,000

Deadline for Registration is October 31, 2006. Entries after the deadline shall pay double the registration fee. Registration fee of foreign players may be sent by bank transfer to: National Chess Federation of the Philippines.

TOURNAMENT VENUE:

Games will be played at Duty Free, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), Manila, Philippines.

TOURNAMENT SYSTEM

1. The 1st President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Cup International Chess Tournament will be played in 9 rounds using the Swiss System.

2. The time control shall be 90 minutes for the whole game with an increment of 30 seconds per move starting from move 1.

3. The FIDE Laws of Chess shall apply. All mobile phones should be closed. The tournament will be FIDE rated.

4. The Swiss Manager program shall be used for pairings.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:

Thursday Nov. 16 Arrival

Friday Nov. 17 Players Meeting 11:00 at official hotel

Opening and Rd 1 15:00-19:00

Saturday Nov. 18 Rd 2 09:00-13:00

Rd 3 15:00-19:00

Sunday Nov. 19 Rd 4 15:00-19:00

Monday Nov. 20 Rd 5 09:00-13:00

Rd 6 15:00-19:00

Tuesday Nov. 21 Rd. 7 15:00-19:00

Wednesday Nov. 22 Rd. 8 15:00-19:00

Thursday Nov. 23 Rd. 9 15:00-19:00

Closing 21:00

PRIZES:

The following cash prizes shall be awarded:

1st place US$ 6,000

2nd place US$ 4,000

3rd place US$ 3,000

4th place US$ 2,500

5th place US$ 2,000

6th place US$ 1,500

7th place US$ 1,000

8th place US$ 800

9th place US$ 700

10th place US$ 600

11th place US$ 500

12th place US$ 500

13th place US$ 500

14th place US$ 500

15th place US$ 500

Top 3 Filipinos US$ 500 (250,150,100)

Top 3 Women US$ 500 (250,150,100)

Top 3 Juniors US$ 500 (250,150,100)

Cash prizes shall be shared equally among tied players. Ties for Cups and trophies shall be broken by average rating of the 8 strongest opponents, then if still tied, 7 strongest, etc. Players who win two prizes shall receive only the larger one.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION:

1. The official hotel is the Heritage Hotel Manila. The first 20 GMs to register shall be provided accommodation on a twin sharing basis, one day prior to the opening and one day after the closing ceremony of the tournament.

INVITATIONS FOR VISAS:

For those who need visas, the Organizing Committee shall issue invitations for them to apply at the Philippine consulate in their countries.

REGISTRATION FORM:

All participating players are kindly requested to fill in the attached registration form, which should include passport copy, passport particulars of participants, and return the same to the Organizing Committee not later than October 31, 2006 to the NCFP Secretary General Abaraham Tolentino <>

We look forward to welcoming you to Manila!

Prospero Pichay

President

National Chess Federation of the Philippines

1st President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Cup

International Chess Tournament

November 17-23, 2006 * Manila, Philippines

Registration Form

Country:
Address :
Telephone : Mobile Tel:
E-mail : Fax:
Family Name: First Name: / Male
Female
Title
ID Number Passport No. Validity / FIDE Rating /

FIDE ID Number

/ Passport No. / Expiry
Nationality /

Place & Date of Birth

/ Name ( as shown in passport )

Flight Details

Arrival Date : / Arrival Time:
Arriving From :
/ Flight No. :
Please return this entry form before October 31, 2006, with passport copy, to :
NCFP Secretary General Abaraham Tolentino <>