The 5th “Boyi Cup” China Youth Chess International Open Tournament

Chess and Card sports Management Center of General Administration of Sports of China and China Chess Association shall stage the 5th “Boyi Cup” China Youth Chess International Open Tournament 12-17 August 2023 in Heilongjiang, China.

1. ORGANIZER

Chess and Card sports Management Center of General Administration of Sports of China

China Chess Association

1. CO-ORGANIZER

Heilongjiang Chess and Card Sports Management Center

Heilongjiang Chess and Card Association

Harbin Xiangfang Chess Association

Heilongjiang BOYI Chess Club

Ⅲ. DATE AND LOCATION

China, Heilongjiang, Daqing

Registration date: 2023.08.12

Competition date: 2023.08.12-2023.08.17

1. PARTICIPANTS

(1) Chess players under the age of 25 (inclusive) from all member countries of the World Chess Federation (FIDE), sex not limited;

(2) Arbitrators are designated by China Chess Association; volunteers are selected by the organizer based on competition needs.

1. COMPETITION METHOD
2. This competition adopts the latest rules of the World Chess Federation (FIDE) and calculates international rating points(Elo).
3. Rules: Both Group A and B shall be conducted as a Swiss System of 9 rounds. The time control is 90 minutes with an addition of 30 seconds per move starting from move one for Group A; 60 minutes with an addition of 30 seconds per move starting from move one for Group B.
4. Competition grouping:

(1) Group A: Chess players from all member countries of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) who are under 25 years old (including 25 years old) and have an international rating of more than 1800 points, regardless of gender.

(2) Group B: Chess players from all member countries of the International Chess Federation who are under 25 years old (including 25 years old) and have an international rating of less than or equal to 1800 points, regardless of gender.

1. AWARDS

The total prize money for this competition is CNY 105,700 (pre-tax). 20% of the individual prize money will be deducted for tax, and the prize money will be shared equally among players with the same points.

1. Group A:

1^st     ¥20,000                        5^th   ¥4,000

2^nd     ¥15,000                        6^th   ¥3,000

3^rd     ¥8,000                         7^th   ¥2,000

4^th     ¥5,000                         8^th   ¥1,500,

9^th –16^th   ¥1,000 each                  17^th -24^th   ¥800 each

If there are fewer than 20 participants, the top 4 will receive prize money; if there are fewer than 50 participants, the top 8 will receive prize money.

2. Open Group B:

1^st     ¥8,000                         5^th    ¥1,500

2^nd     ¥5,000                         6^th    ¥1,000

3^rd     ¥3,000                         7^th    ¥800

4^th     ¥2,000                         8^th    ¥700

9^th —16^th   ¥500 each                  17^th—24^th   ¥400 each

25^th—36^th   ¥300 each

If there are fewer than 80 participants, the top 24 will receive prize money; if there are fewer than 60 participants, the top 18 will receive prize money; if there are fewer than 40 participants, the top 12 will receive prize money.

Champion of Group A and B will be awarded a trophy. The top three players of Group B will be eligible to participate in Group A competition of the 6th “Boyi Cup” China Youth Chess International Open in 2024.

Ⅶ. REGISTRATION

1. Deadline: 2023.07.12
2. For players without an international chess federation ID, please download the attached ID application form, fill it out as required, and send it along with the registration form to the registration email.

Registration email: chessby@163.com

Contact number:  +86(0)451-51019777      +86-15045108111

Contact person: Mr. CUI Xin, Mr. YANG Baosen

The committee will arrange personal accident insurance for all participating players during the competition. Please make sure to fill in all the information on the registration form in detail.

Ⅷ. EXPENSES

1. Fees

Insurance: 10 CNY per player

Players with Elo rating over 2400: exempt

Players with Elo rating of 2400-1800: 50 USD/350 CNY

Players without Elo rating: 80USD/560CNY

Accommodation and meals for participating players will be arranged by the organizing committee, and the expenses will be borne by the participants themselves.

Lodging:   double room per person: 2200CNY

single room per person:3200CNY

Attention: Travel expenses for participating players are at their own expense.

2. Payment method:

Account: Bank of China Dongli Sub-branch 6217865300000487662

BANK OF CHINA HEILONGJIANG BRANCH DONGLI SUB-BRANCH,

remittance address: No.162-1 Zhongshan Road, Xiangfang District, Harbin.

Bank Code: BKCHCNBJ860

Consultation Phone: +86(0)451-82647754