KING

FERDINAND I
CUP
ALBA IULIA

RAPID CHESS
MAY 11-12 2024

PRIZE FUND:
31000 RON
 FIDE RATED TOURNAMENT

ORGANIZERS: Alba Iulia City Hall, CSM Unirea Alba Iulia in partnership with ‘Mihnea
Costachi’ Chess Academy and Palatul Principilor, Alba Iulia

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR: Costachi Mihnea

CHIEF ARBITER: IA Dinu-Ioan Nicula

PLAYING VENUE: Palatul Principilor - Transilvania Hall, Alba Iulia, Militari street, 4

PLAYING FORMAT: Rapid Swiss system, 9 rounds, 15 min+5sec/move.

Only for FIDE rated players. Maximum number of
participants: 130

SCHEDULE:
MAY 11
10:30 Opening ceremony and technical meeting

11:00-13:00 Rounds 1-2

15:30-19:30 Rounds 3-6

MAY 12
09:30-12:30 Rounds 7-9
13:30 Closing ceremony and prize award

PLAYERS MUST CONFIRM THEIR PARTICIPATION AT THE TECHNICAL MEETING!

PRIZE FUND:
First 3 places for women - 1000, 700, 500 RON
1st place - 5000 RON
First 3 places between 1800-2100 rating -
2nd - 4000 RON
600, 400, 300 RON
3rd - 3000 RON
First 3 places under 1800 rating - 600, 400, 300 RON
4th - 2500 RON
First 3 places for juniors born between 2004-2009 -
5th - 2000 RON
600, 400, 300 RON
6th - 1500 RON
First 3 places for juniors born between 2010-2013 -
7th - 1000 RON
600, 400, 300 RON
8th - 800 RON
First 3 places for juniors born 2014 and later -
9th - 600 RON
600, 400, 300 RON
10th - 400 RON
First place in each age category (50+;60+;70+) -
500 RON
 Cups will be awarded (1st places). Dipolmas and medals will be awarded for
places 1, 2, 3.
A player can get only one prize! He will receive the higher prize.
For receiving the prizes, players must be present at the closing ceremony and
present their passports or an identity document.

TIEBREAKS:

1. Buchholz cut 1; 2. Buchholz; 3. Direct encounter;

4. Rating performance; 5. Number of victories

PARTICIPATION FEE:
Male players over 2400 rating : no entry fee
Women players over 2200 rating : no entry fee
Juniors U20 and seniors 60+: 60 RON
Seniors (open): 120 RON
Seniors with residence in Alba county: 80 RON

ACCOMMODATION:
First 5 players registered with a rating over 2500 will get free accommodation and
breakfast (from 10 to 12 May 2024)!
Other players could choose any accommodation they want.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS:

TRANSILVANIA HOTEL 4*
Phone: +40258812052
Email: rezervari@hoteltransilvania.eu

CAROLINA HERITAGE 3*
Phone: +40724637188
Email: office@carolinaheritage.ro

CETATE HOTEL 2*
Phone: +40258811780
Email: alba@imparatulromanilor.ro
 Organizers have the right to modify any information in the
present invitation, with a prior notice.
By registering to this event, players accept the publication of
images or audio/ video recordings in mass-media and on social
networks, with the purpose of promoting this event.
Registration are confirmed after the payment of the
participation fee.
Organizers have the right to refuse the participation of certain
players.
By competing in this event the players assume they have
undergone the medical examination in 2024. The responsibility
for medical issues arising during the competition solely falls on
them.

Important information!

Registrations will be made by email to asmihneacostachi@yahoo.com

together with the payment confirmation and FIDE ID. Registration
could be made until 1st of May 2024, subject to availability!

Registration can not be made at the playing hall.

For other details: +40755979832, tournament director, Costachi Mihnea

Participation fee will be paid by bank transfer to the following account:

RO29TREZ00221G365000XXXX

Beneficiary: Club Sportiv Municipal Unirea Alba Iulia

Fiscal identification code: 35378115
Bank: Trezoreria Municipiului Alba Iulia