Asian Seniors Chess Championships 2024
9-19 August 2024
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
1. Invitation
The Mongolian Chess Federation in cooperation with the City of Ulaanbaatar under the auspices of the
Asian Chess Federation and International Chess Federation and Mongolian National Olympic
Committee, has the honour to invite all National Chess Federations in Asia to participate in the 2024
Asian Seniors Chess Championships for over 50 and over 65 years old (and best women), from 9-19
August 2024 at the Terelj World Resort Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
2. Participation
The Asian Seniors Championship is open for all players over 50 and 65 years old by 31st December
2024, regardless of the rating and title, who have FIDE ID and are members of National Chess
Federations in FIDE Zones 3.1 to 3.8. There is no limit in the number of participants per federation.
If there are fewer than 10 players and 5 federations in the over 65, then it shall be merged with the over50.
3. Registration
The entries must be submitted on the attached registration form, with ID photo and passport copy(colour scan) to the official email info@mcf.mn The last date for registration is 9th of June
2024.
4. Fees
Entry fees: Each player must pay 100 USD as entry fees.
Registration fees: Each player must pay 110 USD as registration fees to the event for registration andaccreditation, transport from airport to hotel (2 hours). All fees and the hotel booking must be paid
before start of tournament.
The last date for registration is 9th of June 2024. After that date, a late registration fee of 50 USD will
be charged. Players whose payment has not been received shall not be paired.
5. Accommodation
Per FIDE regulations, all players, except local players are obliged to be accommodated in the official
hotel through the organiser.
Access to playing areas, venues and the hotel will be allowed only to people accredited by theorganiser. Players who are not present at the technical meeting cannot be included in the drawing of

lots and entry fees will be forfeited.
The official hotel and venue of the event is the Terelj World Resort****Room type
SingleTwin
Family suite(limited)

No.pax12
3

Discounted rate 1 pax with 3 buffet meals
120 USD
90 USD
90 USD

6. Tournament System and Rate of PlayThe tournament will be played as a 9 round Swiss System. The FIDE Laws of Chess shall apply. Timecontrol for Standard chess is 90 minutes each for the whole game, with 30 seconds increment per movefrom the first move. Default time is 30 minutes after starting time. Time control for Blitz chess is 3
minutes each plus 2 seconds increment per move.
7. Tie-Break System
The order of the players that finish with the same number of points shall be determined by theapplication of the following tie-break procedures in sequence, proceeding from (a) to (b) to (c) to (d)and to (e).
a) Direct Encounterb) Buccholzc) Buccholz Cut 1d) Buccholz Cut 2e) Sonnenborn Berger
In case the tie is still not broken, one Armageddon blitz game between the top two shall decide.
8. Tournament schedule
The Championship will be held from 9-19 August 2024 as follows:Day
FridaySaturdayDate
9th August
10th August

TimeAfter 12pm
09:00
10:00

SundayMondayTuesday
WednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Sunday11th August
12th August
13th August
14th August
15th August
16th August
17th August
18th August

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

Monday19th August

Event
Technical Meeting
Opening Ceremony andRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4
Round 5
Round 6
Round 7
Round 8Round 9Blitz Championship
Closing ceremonyDeparture9. Chief Arbiter and Technical Delegate
The Asian Chess Federation President shall appoint the Chief Arbiter and other Arbiters, TechnicalDelegate and Appeals Committee. The Appeals Committee shall consist of three members and tworeserves 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 the end of the relevant playing session. In submitting a protest, a protest fee of USD
200.00 (Two Hundred US Dollars) shall be paid to the Appeals Committee, which is refundable if theprotest is upheld.
The Appeals Committee, however, may decide to refund the fee if it considers that the appeal was notfrivolous. The decision of the Appeals Committee shall be final and binding immediately. No Appeals
are possible in Blitz where the Chief Arbiter’s decision is final.
11. Prizes
Top three winners of each category (Standard and Blitz) will receive Gold, Silver and Bronze medals
and Certificate. A total of $6,000 USD for standard chess in this Asian Chess Federation event shall beawarded as follows:
Over 50
1st $1000
2nd $800
3rd $600
4th $400
5th $300
6th $300
Best woman $600
Total: $4000

Over 65
1st $700
2nd $400
3rd $300
4th $200
5th $200
Best woman $200
Total: $2000

Money prizes are not shared. In case of merged groups, prizes apply for the specific age
group. 10% of prize money will be deducted due to Mongolian tax law.
12. Direct Titles
Gold medallist (first after tiebreak) in Standard chess open category shall receive a GM norm.
1st equal (first three after tie break) 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 aminimum rating as follows: IM 2200; FM 2100;
13. Payments
All payments are to be done to the following Bank account and all bank commissions
must be paid by sender.
Account name: Mongolian Chess Federation
Account number: 1105043303
Name of Bank: Golomt bank of Mongolia
Address of Bank: Sukhbaatar Square 5, P.O.Box 22, Ulaanbaatar, 15160, Mongolia
SWIFT: GLMTMNUB

14. Visa
Those who need visas should apply at the Mongolian consulate nearest them. Invitation letters will beissued upon filling the registration application before the deadline. To issue an invitation for visa toenter Mongolia participants should send a clear passport copy to info@mcf.mn and provide visa form
to 9th of June 2024 is the deadline when invitation for visa could be issued. After 9th of June 2024 visa
invitations are not issued. The following countries do not need a visa to Mongolia:
Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, New
Zealand, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
15. Airport Transfers
The organiser will provide airport transfers for the participants from New Ulaanbaatar International
Airport in Ulaanbaatar to the Official Hotel and back. All participants are required to send by 20th July2024 their flight details of arrivals and departures.
16. Other Matters
Any matters not mentioned in the Regulations above will be decided upon, if necessary, afterconsultation with the Asian Chess Federation President.
17. Contact Information
WGM Enkhtuul Altan-Ulzii
FIDE Delegate of Mongolian Chess Federation
Whatsapp +976-88032888
Tel: +976-88032888
info@mcf.mn