1. Participation
This International tournament will be held in 2 sections:
A Master Class and an Open Class.
Participation in the Master Class will be reserved for players with an (FIDE recognized) title and an ELO rating >2200 and players with a personal invitation from the Organizing Committee.
For Fide titleholders of GM/WGM with an ELO rating >2200, the Organizing Committee will cover the cost of an economic class air ticket and accommodation (room+breakfast).
Participation is in the Open Class is open for every player of all federations.
1.1 Schedule
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Master Class |
Open Class |
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Mon, 20 Nov 2017 |
Arrival Players |
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Tue, 21 Nov 2017 |
9.00 | Accreditation and registration of players | |
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17.30 |
Opening Ceremony |
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18.30 |
Round 1 |
Round 1 |
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Wed, 22 Nov 2017
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9.30 |
Delayed games Rd 1 |
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1800 |
Round 2 |
Round 2 |
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Thu, 23 Nov 2017 |
9.30 |
Round 3 |
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18.00 |
Round 4 |
Round 3 | |
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Fri, 24 Nov 2017 |
9.00 |
Round 5 |
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18.00 |
Round 6 | Round 4 | |
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Sat, 25 Nov 2017 |
9.30 |
Round 7 |
Round 5 |
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18.00 |
Round 8 |
Round 6 |
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Sun, 26 Nov 2017 |
9.30 |
Round 9 |
Round 7 |
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14.30 |
Open Blitz |
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18.00 |
Closing Ceremony |
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Mon, 27 Nov 2017 |
Departure of players |
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2. Format and Time Control
The Master Class will be a 9 round Swss, Fide rated tournament.
The Open Class will be a 7 round Swiss Fide rated tournament.
Rate of play: 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment starting from move1
Waiting time: Any player who arrives at the chessboard 30 minutes after the start of the session shall lose the game.
3. Prize Fund
In case of a tie, the sum of the cash prizes involved will be shared equally.
3.1 Master Class
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Place |
Price |
Best under Elo 2200 |
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1st |
U$ 2,000 |
1st |
U$ 400 |
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2nd |
U$ 1,250 |
2nd |
U$ 250 |
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3rd |
U$ 1,000 |
3rd |
U$ 150 |
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4th |
U$ 850 |
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5th |
U$ 750 |
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3.2 Open Class
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Place |
Price |
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1st |
U$ 700 |
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2nd |
U$ 550 |
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3rd |
U$ 450 |
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4th |
U$ 350 |
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5th |
U$ 250 |
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Category |
1st |
2nd |
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Best Woman |
U$ 175 |
U$ 100 |
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Best Under 1900 ELO |
U$ 175 |
U$ 100 |
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Best Under 1700 ELO (or unrated) |
U$ 175 |
U$ 100 |
Rating prizes based on rating players as per 1 November 2017(Fide Rating List).
Also prizes for the
Best youth player under 16 years: US$ 75
Best youth player under 14 years: US$ 75
Best youth player under 12 years: US$ 75
Age of youth player as per 1 January 2017
- Cash prizes will be divided if more than one (1) person ends with equal points
- Each person in the Open Class can only qualify for one category prize. For Example: You can not get a category prize in the u-1900 and u-1700/u-16/ women section.
- Individuals in the top 5 of the Open Class do not qualify for category prizes.
4. Entry Fees
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Master Class |
No entry fees for players with a GM/WGM title. |
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Open Class |
Non-Residents : Juniors under 20 years (as per 1 January 2017): U$ 30 Residents : SRD 50 |
5. Designation of the Winner and Ranking
Master Class/Open Class
If there is a tie in the final ranking the following sequence will be used:
1. Direct Encounter
2. Buchholz
3. Sonnenborn-Berger
4. Number of games won
6. Playing Venue
Centrum voor Financiele Educatie en Ontwikkeling (CFEO)
7. Lodging
Players with the right to free accommodations will be accommodated in Ramada Paramaribo Princess Hotel.
All players wishing to stay in the Ramada hotel can make their bookings via the Organizing committee, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The check-in date is Monday, November 20th , 2017 and the check-out date is Monday November 27th , 2017.
| Name | Telelphone | Comments | Website | Rate p.n. |
| Queens hotel suriname | 597 474967 |
Link | $ 85 (double) | |
| Hotel Torarica | 597 471500 |
Link | $ 130 (double) | |
| Eco Ressort Inn | 597 425522 | Very close to Torarica | Link | $ 103 (double) |
| Zeelandia Suites | 597 424631 | Link | $ 70 (double) | |
| Courtyard Marriot | 597 456000 | Riverside not far from Torarica | Link | $ 120 (double) |
Daily transportation between Ramada hotel and playing venue will be available free of cost. If players staying at another accommodation than the Ramada hotel need transportation from their accommodation to the playing venue v.v., there will be a transportation fee of minimal U$ 5 (depending on the distance) for every time transportation is needed. On request all players will be picked up at the airport (if flight details are known) and transportation from the airport to the Ramada hotel v.v. is free. If a player is staying in another accommodation than the Ramada hotel, there will be a transportation fee of U$ 25 from the airport to the player’s accommodation (or U$ 50 if the players also need transportation from their accommodation back to the airport).
8. Organizing Committee (OC)
| Name | Role | Phone | |
| Frank Lo Kim Lin | Chairman SSB & Chairman OC | 597 8834254 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| Mr Ricardo dos Ramos | Coordinator / International Organizer | 597 8803582 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| Mrs. Caroline Ramdin | Treasurer SSB & Finance | ||
| Faizal Abdoel Wahid | Tournament Technical Affairs | ||
| IA Aubrey Kappel | Chief Arbiter | ||
| FA Rudi Tjong Tjin Joe | Deputy Arbiter | ||
| Mrs. Indra Moenesar | Medical affairs |
8.1 Appeals Committee
The members of the Appeals Committee are:
Mr. Ricardo dos Ramos
Mr. Ryan Bergen
Mr. Jim Rasam
All protests must be submitted in writing to the Appeals Committee not more than two hours after the relevant playing session.The appeals process shall include written representations and a written decision. The Committee shall endeavor to find binding solutions for both sides. Each protest must be accompanied by a deposit fee of $50.00 or the equivalent in local currency. If the protest is accepted, the fee shall be returned.
8.2 Medical Team
In case of health problems or illness, the Medical team can be contacted.
Medical team:
Dr. Indra Moenesar - +597 8596056
Dr. Rudi Tjong Tjin Joe
9. Registration
Participants can submit their registration online at the official website 3rd Srefidensi Deadline for registration is : Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 at midnight.
Corresponding email address is : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.