PAN AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP

SUB 20 - 2024
INVITATION

The Chilean Chess Federation and the Chess Confederation of the Americas (CCA) are
pleased to invite all the Federations of America to the Pan American Sub 20, which will be
held in the city of Santiago de Chile from June 23 to 30 of 2024.

Santiago is the capital of Chile and is the largest city. It is located in a valley surrounded by
snow-capped peaks of the Andes and the Chilean Coastal Mountains.

The city of Santiago is considered the nerve center of the country and where the greatest
economic, administrative, cultural, commercial, industrial and political activity in Chile has
historically been concentrated.

It has diverse and multiple alternatives to ensure a good stay, high-class hotels, restaurants
with all types of food, shopping centers, among others.

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VENUE : National Stadium Sports Center located at Av. Pedro de Valdivia Nº 4801 , Ñuñoa,
Santiago. National Stadium Metro Station. Line 6.

General Rules
The Pan American Under 20 Championship will be held in accordance with the FIDE Chess
Laws and the Chess Confederation of the Americas Regulations for Regional Youth Events.
You will also have the following general conditions:

Absolute and Female Categories

SUB 20 ABSOLUTE AND FEMALE: BORN FROM JANUARY 1, 2004.

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STANDARD

Two tournaments will be played, one absolute and one female. If there are not enough
participants in any of the tournaments, the organization may merge the tournaments to
meet matchmaking requirements.

Only Federations affiliated with FIDE-CCA can participate. All participants must be
registered by their respective Federation.

Each National Chess Federation may register any number of players, upon payment of the
registration fee, accommodation, food and transportation, which are its responsibility or
that of its Federation.

BLITZ

The BLITZ tournament is open to all players who meet the age requirements. So it is not
exclusive to tournament participants at standard pace.

Game System
STANDARD

It will be played by the Swiss System in nine (9) rounds or Round Robin, depending on the
number of players and at the discretion of the Main Referee.

The pace of play will be ninety (90) minutes for the entire game with an increment of
thirty (30) seconds per move from the initial move. The tournaments are valid for
International Titles and FIDE rating, in accordance with the provisions of the FIDE
regulations.

BLITZ

It will be played by the Swiss System in nine (9) rounds or Round Robin, depending on the
number of players and at the discretion of the Chief Arbiter.

The pace of play will be three 3+2 three minutes for the entire game, plus an increment of
two (2) seconds per move, starting from the initial move.

The rating used in the competition is the FIDE BLITZ. If there is no rating, the FIDE
STANDARD is considered.
Participation cost: US$20
The tournament will be valid for FIDE Rating Blitz, in accordance with FIDE regulations.

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TIEBREAKERS
STANDARD, BLITZ

The final classification will be decided by the points obtained by each player. The player
with the most points will be declared champion. In the event of a tie, the winners will be
decided by applying the following tie-breaking systems in the order mentioned:

Swiss System Tournament:

1. Results of the direct match between tied players (applies only if all tied players have
played against each other)

2. Bucholz with cut 1 (without the minor)

3. Rating Performance

4. Total Bucholz

5. Koya System

Round Robin Tournament :

1. Results of the direct match between tied players (applies only if all tied players have
played against each other)

2. Sonneborn-Berger

3. Rating Performance

4. Koya System .

5. Arranz System

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Pairings and Results
Before the start of the first round of the Tournament, a list with all the names of the
participants will be published in the Game Room. Pairings will be published at least one
hour after the last game of each round on the chess page results of the tournament
and/or at www.chess-results.com and the Game Room.

STANDARD CHESS-RESULTS CHESS-RESULTS BLITZ

Fair Play, Communication Devices Electronics and Time Tolerance

Fair Play measures will be applied in accordance with FIDE anti-cheating rules.

It is not allowed to carry electronic and communication devices within the playing area
(for example, Smartwatch, Tablet, Mobile phone).

It is not allowed to bring bags, purses, backpacks, briefcases to the playing area.

Failure to comply with these measures will be punished with the loss of the game.

The tolerance time will be 30 (thirty) minutes for Standard, and 3 (three) minutes for Blitz.

AWARDS
ABSOLUTE STANDARD: FEMALE STANDARD:

First Place: Trophy and medal First Place: Trophy and medal
Second Place: Trophy and medal Second Place: Trophy and medal
Third Place: Trophy and medal Third Place: Trophy and medal

Distinctions will be awarded to the best in each category below the U20. (Medals for first
place in category and digital Diplomas).

RIGHTS The winners of the championships have the personal right to participate in the
next Pan American U20 Championship, as long as they meet the requirements.

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BLITZ :
First Place : Trophy and medal
Second Place : Trophy and medal
Third Place : Trophy and medal

Distinctions will be awarded to the best in each category below the U20. (sub 18 to sub
08) Everyone will receive medals and digital certificate of participation.

Titles and Rules

Titles and Rules will be awarded according to the FIDE Regulations below:
https://handbook.fide.com/chapter/B01DirectTitles2024

ABSOLUTE FEMALE
First place: First place:
Rule for GM and IM Title (up to three tied players) WGM Rule and WIM Title (up to three tied players)

Second place: Second place:

IM Standard and FM Title WIM Standard and WFM Title

Third place: Third place:

IM Standard and FM Title WMI Standard and WFM Title

DATES AND TIMES

DATE ACTIVITY HOUR
Sunday June 23, 2024 Arrival of participants and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Accreditation
Sunday June 23, 2024 Technical Congress 5:00 p.m.
Monday June 24, 2024 Opening 09.15 hours
Monday June 24, 2024 Round 1 10.00 hours
Monday June 24, 2024 Round 2 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday June 25, 2024 Absolute Blitz 9 rounds 10.00 hours
Tuesday June 25, 2024 Round 3 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday June 26, 2024 Round 4 10.00 hours
Wednesday June 26, 2024 Round 5 5:00 p.m.
Thursday June 27, 2024 Round 6 5:00 p.m.
Friday June 28, 2024 Round 7 10.00 hours
Friday June 28, 2024 Round 8 5:00 p.m.
Saturday June 29, 2024 Round 9 10.00 hours
Saturday June 29, 2024 Awards and Closing 5:00 p.m.
Sunday June 30, 2024 check Out 11:00 a.m.

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Official Player Rights

The organization will cover 60% of the accommodation expenses (in a double room) and
food (Breakfast, lunch and dinner from June 23 to 29) for all official players by category
and gender of each Federation, according to the financial regulations of the CCA and must
pay their extra expenses such as: registration, transportation, accreditation, etc.

For registration purposes, these participants will be called Official Players. The other
players must be responsible for all their full registration, transportation, food,
accreditation and accommodation expenses at the official hotel and will be called Extra
Players.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
OFFICIAL PLAYERS: Official players may register until May 31, 2024 by depositing the
corresponding payment into the CHILEAN CHESS FEDERATION account.

The Federations must complete the Form for their athletes and will be responsible for the
registration of each of them.

After that date, they will be able to register with a late registration fee of US$100.00 and
subject to availability at the official hotel.

EXTRA PLAYERS AND COMPANIONS They may register until June 9, 2024 by depositing
the corresponding registration payment into the Federation account. After this period,
they will be able to register with a late registration fee of USD$100.00 and subject to
availability at the official hotel.

Each Federation must formalize the registration of its participants. They must authorize
and be responsible for the players and companions, officials and extras, in accordance
with the FIDE and CCA regulations. No person may be registered without the approval of
their own Federation.
ACCREDITATION: The credential is the document that identifies and authorizes all the
people who can have access to the gaming room.

It applies to all players and companions (parents and teachers).

TRAVEL INSURANCE: All foreign players must have travel insurance issued in their country
of origin.

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REGISTRATION: Registration of Official and Unofficial participants MUST be carried out by
their respective Federations until May 31 in the case of official participants and until June
10, 11:59 p.m. in the case of unofficial participants, through the following link:

REGISTRATION FORM LINK

https://forms.gle/7y3VPQXGZo5ij1Ns9

Registration Fees
Official and unofficial players: The registration cost for the Pan American U20 2024 will be
US$ 160.00.

This amount includes the CCA fee of US$75.00 for official players and extras, as well as the
accreditation of the athletes.

The bank transfer tax must be paid by the player.

Companions, coaches and delegates must pay their accreditation equivalent to USD 20 to
have access to the game venue.

PAY
Payment for the registration of all official and unofficial athletes must be made to the
account of the Chilean Chess Federation via transfer or deposit:

BANK NAME: BANCO DE CHILE OF. CENTRAL

TIPE ACCOUNT: CURRENT ACCOUNT
NUMBER ACCOUNT Nº : 8860111509
CODE SWIFT: BCHICLRM
BENEFICIARY NAME: FEDERACIÓN DEPORTIVA NACIONAL AJEDREZ FEDERADO DE CHILE
BENEFICIARY ADDRESS: SERRANO 14 OF. 102, SANTIAGO DE CHILE
BANK ADDRESS: AHUMADA 251, SANTIAGO DE CHILE.
RUT: 65.031.772− 6
E-MAIL: ajefech@gmail.com

There will be no exception to this provision.

TRANSFERS: TRANSFER AIRPORT – HOTEL – AIRPORT USD 80 per vehicle (UP TO THREE
PEOPLE)

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 HOTEL OFFICIAL
All players - except those from the host country - are required to stay in official hotels.

Reservations and payments equivalent to 40% of the value for this concept must be made
directly to the hotel - prior registration with the Chilean Chess FEDERATION.

Players who do not stay in an official Hotel must pay a Penalty of USD 125 to the
organization and they must indicate at the time of registration if they will stay in an official
hotel.

The organization is not responsible for the safety of players and companions who do not
stay at the official hotel.

FIRST OFFICIAL HOTEL

HOTEL FUNDADOR: Located at Serrano N. 34, Santiago. University of Chile Metro

Station. Email: sales3@hfundador.com

VALUES WITH ROOM SINGLE ROOM DOUBLE

BREAKFAST

23 TO THE 30 JUNE US$71 USD 71 THE ROOM P/P VALUE USD 36

7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS TOTAL 7 NIGHTS - US$ 497 TOTAL 7 NIGHTS P/P USD 252

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 BREAKFAST ROOM SINGLE ROOM DOUBLE + + FOOD SERVICE
LUNCH VALUES AND + FOOD SERVICE INCLUDES DINNER ON THE 23rd
DINNER INCLUDES DINNER FROM THE 23RD LUNCH AND DINNER
AND LUNCH AND DINNER UNTIL UNTIL JUNE 29
JUNE 29

23 TO THE 30 JUNE USD121.- USD86.- PER PERSON

7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS TOTAL 7 NIGHTS USD 847 .- TOTAL 7 NIGHTS USD 602.- PER PERSON

SECOND OFFICIAL HOTEL

HOTEL ELISA COLE , located at Elisa Cole N. 10, Santiago Centro, Parque Bustamante
Metro Station Line 5, Email : reserva@elisacole.cl , Watsapp+56991697832

VALUES
WITH BREAKFAST SINGLE ROOM DOUBLE ROOM TRIPLE ROOM

JUNE 23 TO 30 USD 70 * 7 USD 80 ROOM P/P VALUE USD 40 USD 120 ROOM P/P VALUE
7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS NIGHTS TOTAL 7 NIGHTS P/P 280 USD 40
TOTAL USD 490 TOTAL 7 NIGHTS P/P USD 280

VALUES
WITH BREAKFAST SINGLE ROOM DOUBLE ROOM TRIPLE ROOM
/LUNCH AND
DINNER
JUNE 23 TO 30 USD 110 * 7 USD 160 ROOM P/P VALUE USD 80 USD 240 ROOM P/P VALUE
7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS NIGHTS TOTAL 7 NIGHTS P/P 560 USD 80
TOTAL USD 770 TOTAL 7 NIGHTS P/P USD 560

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Disciplinary Authorities
Tournament Director: IA ADOLFO BARRIOS LARA / ALEJANDRA DÍAZ SEPÚLVEDA

Chief Arbiter: IA LORENGINIS BERTI CONTRERAS

Appeal Committee: It will be formed during the Technical Congress and will be composed
of a president, two regular members and two alternates. The appeal presented to the
organization will be accepted within a maximum period of 30 minutes after the end of the
last game of the round where the event occurred and after payment of the fee of US$
100.00.

TOURNAMENT AUTHORITIES:
President of Fide America: José Carrillo Pujol
AJEFECH Chairwoman: Alejandra Díaz Sepúlveda

GENERAL INFORMATION

LINK HOTEL FOUNDADOR: https://fundador.cl/

LINK HOTEL ELISA COLE: https://elisacole.cl/

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