Asian Seniors Chess Championships 2022
14 October – 22 October 2022, Auckland, New Zealand
1. Invitation
The New Zealand Chess Federation has the honour to invite all National Chess Federations in Asia to participate in the2022 Asian Seniors Chess Championships for over-50 and over 65-years old and for Women over- 50, from October 14(arrival) to October 22 (departure), which will be held in the Auckland Rose Park Hotel, Auckland, New Zealand.

2. Participation
The Asian Seniors Championship is open to all players, regardless of rating and title, who will have reached the age of50 or 65 by the 31st December 2022, and represent National Chess Federations (FIDE zones 3.1 to 3.7) which are
members of FIDE. There is no limit in the number of participants per Federation. In case that there are fewer than 8players from at least 5 Federations in the over-65 age group, that group will be merged with the over-50 group.

3. Registrations
The entries must be submitted by the respective National Chess Federation on the attached registration form to theChief Organizer Paul Spiller at paulsspiller@outlook.com and NZCF President Nigel Metge at nigel.metge@gmail.com
Participants should supply one ID photo together with a clear coloured scanned copy of their passport to the above
emails. Registrations close on September 30th, 2022. Players should also supply a current email address.

4. Entry fees and registration fees
Entry fee: Each player must pay 25 USD as an entry fee to the Asian Chess Federation.
Registration fee: Each player must pay 100 USD as a registration fee to the Federation Organizing Committee. It
includes registration and accreditation. Registration ends on September 30, 2022. The entry fee and registration feeshould be paid by bank transfer simultaneously at the time of registration and at the latest must be received into theNZCF bank account by September 30, 2022. As reference state name and the word “seniors’. Players whose payment
has not been received will not be paired. Players should be present at the Technical Meeting,15.00 October 15 th, inthe Parnell Conference room.
Bank details: ANZ Bank, 86-90 Lambton Quay, Wellington 6011
Account Name: New Zealand Chess Federation Inc.
Account Number: 01-0535-0073257-00
SWIFT Code: ANZBNZ22

BSB: 01-0535

5. Accommodation
Accommodation reservations and payments shall be the responsibility of each individual player. Accommodation has
been reserved at the venue, the Auckland Rose Park Hotel, 92 – 102 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland 1151. A
number of standard and superior rooms have been reserved as follows: Standard Queen room @ $110 NZD per night;
Standard Twin room @ $110 NZD per night; Superior Twin room @ $130 NZD per night; Superior King room @ $130
NZD per night. Note that these rooms should be booked well in advance directly with the Hotel, quoting group booking# 72148. You can contact the Rose Park Hotel as follows: Ph +6493773619; Fax +6493033716; Contact the Reservations
manager Rachael Bell at email: rachael.bell@aucklandroseparkhotel.co.nz
The hotel website: www.aucklandroseparkhotel.co.nz
Rooms may be released from reservation by the hotel if not booked at least one month in advance.
A full breakfast at a cost of $20 NZD is available to players in the restaurant. All meals remain the responsibility ofindividual players. The hotel restaurant menu can be viewed via the website and efforts will be made to suit individual
food requirements if required.

6. Tournament System and Rate of PlayThe tournament will be played as a 9 round Swiss System. The FIDE laws of chess shall apply. The time control forStandard chess is 90 minutes each for the whole game, with 30 seconds increment per move from the first move.
Default time is 30 minutes after starting time. Time control for Blitz chess is 3 minutes plus 2 seconds increment permove.

7. Tie-Break System
The order of the players that finish with the same number of points shall be determined by the application of thefollowing tie-break procedures in sequence, proceeding from (a) to (b) to (c) to (d) to (e).
a)b)c)d)e)

Direct Encounter
Buccholz
Buccholz Cut 1
Buccholz Cut 2
Sonnenborn Berger

In case the tie is still not broken, one Armageddon blitz game between the top two shall decide. Note: All players
having the same number of points will share their money prizes equally. The Tie-Break system will be used for ranking
and medal distribution.

8. Tournament schedule
A half-day tour of some Auckland sights may be arranged for interested players on Monday morning. Details to beannounced during the tournament.
The tournament will be held from October 14 – 22, 2022 as follows:
Friday, October 14
Saturday, October 15

Sunday, October 16
Monday, October 17
Tuesday, October 18

Day of Arrival
Players Technical Meeting
Opening Ceremony
Round 1Round 2Round 3Round 4
Round 5
Round 6

15:00
15:30
16:00
10:00
16:00
16:00
10:00
16:00

Wednesday, October 19
Thursday, October 20
Friday, October 21
Saturday, October 22

Round 7
Blitz Championship
Round 8Round 9
Closing Ceremony
Day of Departure

10:00
17:00
10:00
10:00
16:00

9. Chief Arbiter and Appeals Committee
The Asian Chess Federation President shall appoint the Chief Arbiter and Chairman of Appeals. The Appeals Committee
shall consist of three members and two reserves representing five different Federations.

10. Appeals
A protest against a decision of an Arbiter must be submitted in writing to the Chief Arbiter within 15 minutes after theend of the relevant playing session. In submitting a protest, a protest fee of USD $200.00 (Two Hundred Dollars) shallbe paid to the Appeals Committee, which is refundable if the protest is upheld. The Appeals Committee, however, may
decide to refund the fee if it considers that the appeal was not frivolous. The decision of the Appeals Committee shallbe final and binding immediately. No appeals are possible in Blitz. The Chief Arbiter’s decision is final.

11. Prizes
Top three winners of the Standard event will receive Gold, Silver and Bronze medals and certificate. Medals may also
be awarded for the Blitz event. A total of $3,000 USD for Standard chess in this Asian Chess Federation event shall beawarded as follows:

Over 50

Over 65WomenFirst US $500

First US $350Over 50 US $300

Second US $400

Second US$200

Over 65 US $100

Third US $300

Third US $150

Fourth US $200

Fourth US $100

Fifth US $150

Fifth US $100

Sixth US $150
All players having the same number of points will share their money prizes equally, in local currency. The top threeplayers from the 2022 Asian Seniors Championship will qualify for the 2023 World Seniors Championship with personal
rights and their places will not be substituted.

12. Direct Titles
Gold medalists (first after tiebreak) in Standard chess open category shall receive a GM norm. 1 st equal (first threeafter tiebreak) will receive the IM title. Silver and Bronze medalists shall receive IM norms and FM titles. For a direct
title to be awarded immediately an applicant has to have achieved at some time or other a minimum rating as follows:
IM 2200, WIM 2000, FM 2100, WFM 1900.

13. VisaThose who need visas should apply at the New Zealand consulate nearest to them. Invitation letters will be issued bythe NZCF President upon sending the completed application form and upon payment of fees. Participants should senda clear scanned copy of their passport to paulsspiller@outlook.com and NZCF President at nigel.metge@gmail.com
It is advisable to apply for visas for New Zealand as soon as possible because of processing delays.

Players should visit the New Zealand Government website: www.immigration.govt.nz to check the current Visarequirements and application process (and countries with Visa Waiver), health requirements and other relevant
information.
Visa Waiver travels require NZ Electronic Authorisation (NZeTA) go to www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealandvisas/apply-for-a-visa/about-visa/nzeta
Please note anyone transiting through another country eg Australia will need to investigate transit visa
requirements for that country also.

14. Airport Transfers
If required, the Organizing Committee will arrange airport transport to the Rose Park Hotel. Players must notify theOrganizers at least one week in advance of their arrival. The travelling time is approximately 30 – 40 minutes dependingon traffic.

15. Covid requirements
Players are advised to check travelling requirements with their airlines, to make necessary travel and medical insurance
arrangements and also check the NZ Immigration website for updates on any entry requirements. Travel to New
Zealand without any quarantine period from most countries will be possible from July, 2022.

16. Player Health and Safety guidelines
Players are recommended to wear a facemask and sanitise frequently within the Hotel environment and tournamentroom and comply with hotel health requirements. Hand sanitiser will be available at entrances.
Players should not enter the tournament room if they are or become unwell and should inform an arbiter as soon aspractical.
Players should not enter the tournament room if awaiting results of a covid test, or have covid symptoms. A player
must follow the direction of the Chief Arbiter with regard to health guidelines.
Handshakes before and/or after the game are not required.

17. Other Matters
Any matters not mentioned in the Regulations above will be decided upon, if necessary, after consultation with theAsian Chess Federation President.

18. Contact Information
Chief Organizer: IO Paul Spiller: email: paulsspiller@outlook.com
NZCF President: Nigel Metge: email: nigel.metge@gmail.com
NZCF Treasurer: Richard Christie: email: richiechristie73@gmail.com
Chief Arbiter: IA Bob Gibbons: email: gibbons.bob@gmail.com

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