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Details
Introduction
All proceeds to charity. Free parking. Luas = Cowper stop. Hot food, tuck shop.
| Section | Rating band | Time control |
|---|---|---|
| Masters | 1900+ | 90 mins + 30 sec/move |
| Championship | 1650 - 1950 | 75 mins + 30 sec/move |
| Major | 1400 - 1700 | 75 mins + 30 sec/move |
| Challengers | Under 1450 | 75 mins + 30 sec/move |
All FIDE and ICU rated.
Default time all sections 30 mins.
Round times for different sections
| Day | Time | Champ/Major/Chall. | Time | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 19:00 | Round 1 | 19:00 | Round 1 |
| Sat | 10:00 | Round 2 | ||
| Sat | 11:00 | Round 2 | ||
| Sat | 14:30 | Round 3 | ||
| Sat | 16:00 | Round 3 | ||
| Sat | 19:00 | Round 4 | ||
| Sun | 10:00 | Round 5 | 10:00 | Round 4 |
| Sun | 14:30 | Round 5 | ||
| Sun | 15:00 | Round 3 |
Entries
Early entry
€50 in Masters by Wed 14 Jan,
€45 for adults / €40 for U18s in Championship, Major and Challengers by Wed 14 Jan,
€30 for Gonzaga Students by Fri 9 Jan
All entry fees above rise by €10 after the dates above, or €20 extra on the day.
Entries may close early if we reach capacity.
All players must be registered with the ICU.
Entry is only available via the event page linked above, which requires registration first, not via the school.
Pairings
Pairings for round 1 will be published on or soon after Thu 15 Jan.
Rules and Playing Conditions
Free parking in the college. There is a Tuck Shop serving hot and cold drinks and snacks at the back of the large hall. Hot food is available from the school canteen at certain times. Shops and restaurants are a short walk outside the campus.
While quiet is expected in the playing area, players and parents will be allowed to spectate quietly after they finish playing. Spectators including parents should not communicate with players during games.
Electronic devices are not permitted in the playing area, corridor, toilets or outdoor smoking area. An exception is if they are left near the controller's desk, switched off, not on silent. Electronic devices include anything that may make a noise or vibrate including watches, alarms.
If you request a bye you must do so before pairings are done, to receive a half point, except in the last round.
Players are required to record their moves to the end of their game, and keep their scoresheet up to date.
At the end of your game please fill in your result on the pairings sheet on the wall. You may analyse in the analysis room, not in the playing area. If your opponent fails to show 30 mins after the round started call the assistant arbiter to claim a win by default, or to be paired with another opponent if you prefer, if one is available.
All players without a FIDE ID who play in this FIDE rated tournament will be registered with the IRL federation.
Arbiters
Chief Organiser: Mr. Daniel Lynch,
Chief Arbiter: John Loughran,
Arbiters: Ivan Baburin, Henry Williams.