3rd International Chess Festival Sport Summer 2010
July 9-16th in Hotel Petrus in Paraćin, Serbia
The 3rd International Chess Festival “Sport Summer 2010” is scheduled to take place on July 9-16th in Hotel “Petrus” in Paraćin, Serbia. The main event is 9-round Swiss tournament with FIDE time control which will be valid for FIDE rating and GM/IM norms. In addition, the 6th “Uroš Dinić” Memorial will commence as 15-minute per player rapid tournament on the main event’s rest day – Sunday, July 11th.
“Extraordinary location, near highway E-75 and cross-road which connects east and west Serbia, will attract many chess players and visitors to participate in this event. Possibility to obtain norms for international chess titles, to stay in a solid hotel with an unusual architectural design, on more then affordable rates, will encourage professional and amateur chess players to participate and accomplish their goals.” – the chief organizer Saša Jevtić stated for Chessdom.
Basic Tournament Data
OPEN tournament, FIDE Swiss, 9 rounds.Tournament is valid for FIDE rating and GM/IM norms.Time control is 90 minutes for 40 moves plus 30 minutes with 30 seconds cumulative increment for each move starting from the first move. Top 6 boards will be broadcasted online.
Official website is www.paracinchess.rs
This is exciting. My friend is playing in this.