Purpose of chess tournament: promoting chess, ensuring the opportunity of the competition for the amateur and professional players

The patron of tournament: Ferenc Novák, the mayor of the city Zalakaros

Main sponsor: Municipality of Zalakaros

Location: 8749 Szőlő street 16.,Zalakaros (Visitor Center)

Type of the tournament: 9-round Swiss system event, based on the FIDE rules. The rounds start at 15:00 CEST (3 p.m.) except of the final one, which will be started at 10:00 a.m. CEST.

Playing time: 90-90 minutes / 40 moves + 30 minutes until finishing + 30 seconds/move.

Default time: 30 minutes

Chief Arbiter: Gyula Fehér, International Arbiter

Opening ceremony: 25th May 2024, at 14:00 CEST, 8749 Szőlő street 16.,Zalakaros (Visitor Center)

Entry / Accommodation / further information: Sándor Horváth, professional director, arbiter email: karoskut@gmail.com

Entry fees: Players with more, than 2450 ELO-points and with title GM, WGM are exempt from the entry fee. Below 2000 ELO rating points: 15.000 HUF Between 2001-2300 ELO rating points: 10.000 HUF Between 2301-2449 ELO rating points: 8.000 HUF

Deadline for Entry: 24th May.2024. Entry is possible (+ 1000 HUF) after the deadline.

Tiebreak: 1. Points 2. Buchholz 3. Progressive 4. TPR

Prizes: 1. 400.000 HUF 2. 300.000 HUF 3. 200.000 HUF 4. 150.000 HUF 5. 100.000 HUF 6.-10. 50.000 HUF 11-15. 25.000 HUF

cca. 380 HUF=1 EUR

Special awards/prizes: Best senior (above 60 years) 1. 20.000 HUF; 2. 15.000 HUF; 3. 10.000 HUF Best Junior (below 18 years): 1. 20.000 HUF; 2. 15.000 HUF; 3. 10..000 HUF Best Woman: 1. 20.000 HUF; 2. 15.000 HUF; 3. 10..000 HUF

For five GMs above 2450 ELO the organizers provide accommodation in a separate apartment.

Zalakaros Thermal Bath offers the competitors 75% discount on the ticket price!