Round 1, Sao Paulo 26/9
1 Nakamura – Ivanchuk
2 Anand – Carlsen
3 Aronian – Vallejo
First round prediction?
Tournament Rules
- This Chess Tournament is organised by the Bilbao E4 Chess Club with the official recognition of the F.I.D.E. and adherence to its valid regulations adapted accordingly.
- The tournament will be played according to round robin system for 6 players.
- The schedule for the event is as follows:
- Presentation and drawing of lots: September, 25th. Sao Paulo, Brasil.
- Calendar:
- Round 1: september 26th , Sao Paulo.
- Round 2: september 27th, Sao Paulo.
- 28th September rest day.
- Round 3: september 29th, Sao Paulo.
- Round 4: september 30th, Sao Paulo.
- Round 5 and closing ceremony: October 1st , Sao Paulo.
- October 5th presentation in Bilbao.
- Round 6: october 6th , Bilbao.
- Round 7: october 7th , Bilbao.
- Round 8: october 8th , Bilbao.
- October 9th rest day,
- Round 9: october 10th , Bilbao.
- Round 10, october 11th , Bilbao.
- Venue
- Rounds 1 to 5, Ibirapuera Park, Sao Paulo.
- Rounds 6 to 10, Alhondiga, Bilbao.
- The rate of play will be 90 minutes for the first 40 moves, 60 minutes to finish the game, with 10 extra seconds per move from move number 41.
- Double forfeit will lead to the player’s withdrawal from the tournament.
- “Sofia Rule”: Players are not allowed to agree draw without arbiter’s permission. In case both players request it to him, the arbiter will make his decision after consulting with a technical assistant.
- In case a player forfeits, he could be asked to give a written proof for it. Should he fail to do so, he will lose his right to get the agreed sum and the corresponding prize.
- Players commit themselves to participate and not to withdraw, except in case of failure to comply with the economic conditions previously agreed or proved “force majeure” on the part of the Organization. In addition, all participants commit themselves to talk to the press for a few minutes everyday, preferably at the end of each game, whatever the result should be.
- Arbiters’ decisions could be appealed to the Tournament Director.
- The appeals must be in writing and at most 1 hour later after the end of the relevant game.
- The final standings will be determined according to the following criteria:
- Players will get 3 points for winning a match, 1 point for drawing and 0 points for losing.
- If two players tie for first, they will play a blitz match immediately after the last round finishes. They will play two games at the rate of all the moves in 4 minutes add-on 3 seconds for each move from the first, alternating colors, which shall be decided for the first game by draw. If this match is tied, they shall play a one game Armageddon (sudden death), White will have 5 minutes and Black 4, in the case of a draw Black wins first place. This game’s colors shall be decided by draw. If more than two players tie for first, only the two first classified players according to the systems listed below shall play the match.
More on official website: http://www.bilbaomastersfinal.com/en
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
3 draws in round 1. It’s a feeling out process. The fireworks begin in round 2.
Hi Susan Polgar,
Well,very interesting – Its going to be a feast for all chess lovers.
Here again – “Anand” will win the tournament,but he will never underestimate his opponents at any point of time.
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Venky [ India – Chennai ]