Matale District Youth Chess Championship - 2019/2020

Organized By Chess Federation of Sri Lanka

The Chess Federation of Sri Lanka, organizing the National Youth Chess Championships cycle for the year of 2019/ 2020. This is the most prestigious Chess event for the youth chess players in the Matale District and winners will be eligible to play the National Youth Chess Championships 2019/2020

 

AGE CATEGORIES

The event will be held as Under 07. 09. 11. 13. 15 and 17 years. Open and Cirls separately.

REGULATIONS

The events will be held according to the Swiss System over 5 rounds. If the number of players exceeds 200 in an event. 6 rounds will be played.

VENUE & SCHEDULE

On 2nd and 3rd of November at Sujatha Balika Maha Vidyalaya - Kmbiyangoda

Under 09 11 13 15 & 17 - First Round Will Be Start at 8.30am on 2nd of November

Under 07 - First Round Will Be Start at 9.30 am on the 2nd of November

ENTREE FEE

An entry fee of Rs. 750/= will be charged for all age groups. The CFSL registration for the year 2020 will be given free of charge. The life members will get a discount of Rs. 250.00

AWARDS

Winners will be awarded Gold. Silver and Bronze medals and certificates and a number of players to be qualified will be announced before the 1st round.

ELIGIBILITY

Those who are below the respective age group before the 1st of January 2019 are eligible to participate in the event Either players should permanently reside in the Matale District or they should school in the Matale District to participate in this event All champions of National Youth chess Championships last year, if they are playing in the same age category, qualify to play the National Youth Chess Championships 2018/19 directly. All players who played in the Sri Lanka National/ women's National ’A' or 'B' 2019 will receive direct entry to the Sri Lanka National Youth Chess Championships. All rated players get direct Entry in the age groups of under 7. 9 and 11. Under 13. 15 and 17 age groups, only the players having more than 1200 rating are eligible for direct entry to finals. The players less than 1200 rating in Under 13. 15 and 17 age groups should play in district event to qualify for National Youth championships 2019/20.

TIE BREAKS

1.Direct encounter

2.Buchholz Cut 01

3.Buchholz

4.Greater number of Victories

5 Most Carnes as Black

REGISTRATION

For Registration Contact Mr. L V Mudalige

Organizer - Matale District Youth Chess Championship

0713696780

lalantha.mudalige@gmail.com