Science Park Amsterdam Chess Tournament

Science Park Amsterdam Chess Tournament

The new Amsterdam international summer chess tournament will be held from 9 to 17 July. The playing conditions will be perfect in a high-tech, sportive and inspiring environment.
Chess and Science at Science Park AmsterdamAt Science Park Amsterdam you are surrounded by renowned scientists, researchers, high-tech companies, an impressive beta faculty and ambitious students. The playing venue is the brand new sports centre Universum.

Science Park Amsterdam offers several cozy bars and restaurants and it has excellent access by bicycle, public transport and car. Amsterdam is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe and two thirds of the hotels are located in the city's centre.
There are four different groups:

	Admission	First prize
Group A	Rated more than 2050	€ 3000
Group B	1800 – 2100	€ 800
Group C	1550 – 1850	€ 500
Group D	Lower than 1600	€ 250

Schedule: 9 - 17 July 2011
Mode: 9 rounds, Swiss system.
Rate of play: 90 minutes for 40 moves + 30 minutes for the rest of the game; with an increment of 30 seconds per move from the start.
Start of the games: Rounds 1 - 8 will start at 13.00 hrs. The 9th round will start at 12.00 hrs.
Registration: Inscription form.
List of Participants: Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D