The 5th Johor International Chess Open 2018 was won by Vietnamese FIDE master, Dang Hoang Son. Only seeded 5th Dang finished clear first out of a total 70 players taking part in this annual championship. An impressive feat considering there are 4 higher ranked Grandmasters taking part. For his effort he takes home the grand prize of RM 8000 and a challenge trophy.
This event is part of the Johor Chess Festival from 10th to the 16th of December. The other events that is part of the festival is the Rapid, Challenger and Blitz event.
This is the 4th time FM Dang Hoang Son has taken part in the Open event but is the first time he is champion. Also, he has already obtained 7 International Master norm and because of his good results here in Johor, his new chess rating will propel him to get the International Master title!
Players from 14 countries took part in the Open section. These countries include Iran, Hungary, Uzbekistan, Russia, Vietnam, Philippines, China, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Lithuania, Singapore and Chinese Taipei.
The other event held in parallel with the Open is the Challenger section for lower rated players. A total of 98 players took part in this event and like the Open section are from many various countries. This event was won by Indonesian Roy Marpaung.
Also, a short blitz event was held and won by Grandmaster Alexei Barsov of Uzbekistan who takes home the grand prize of RM 500. A total of 62 players took part in the blitz.
The final event is the Johor Causeway Rapid tournament held on 16th December 2018 (Sunday). This event has 135 participants taking part. The Johor Open champion and 2 Grandmasters are taking part in this event.
Note: if you register online, payment must be made at tournament hall before Saturday to get early bird discount (RM 30). Otherwise the entrance fee is RM 40.
There are two separate tournaments. The Open category for all players and the second tournament which is the Challenger category for players rated below 2000 (FIDE ratings) or 1850 (national ratings).
FIDE (International Chess Federation) rules and regulations apply. Results will be sent for FIDE rating calculations.
Both categories will be played using the Swiss System, with 9 rounds for both the Open and Challenger categories. For the pairings, a Swiss Manager program will be used.
The rounds shall be conducted according to the attached schedule.
Each player is accorded a time control of 90 minutes plus 30 seconds increment per move.
Five minutes before each round starts, the Chief Arbiter shall make the relevant announcements. If any player is not present within an hour after the round is started, he shall lose by default.
FIDE regulations apply for mobile devices apply – a player is forbidden to have a mobile phone and /or other electronic means of communication in the playing venue.
Officials and players should be smartly attired at all times while in the playing hall.
PLAYERS WITHOUT A FIDE ID. NO WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Programme / Schedule
Day 1 (Monday, 10 December 2018)
1430 Final Registration
1500 Players’ Briefing
1530-1930 Round 1
Day 2 (Tuesday, 11 December 2018)
0900-1300 Round 2 1530-1930 Round 3
Day 3 (Wednesday, 12 December 2018)
0900-1300 Round 4 1530-1930 Round 5
Day 4 (Thursday, 13 December 2018)
0900-1300 Round 6
Day 5 (Friday, 14 December 2018)
0900-1300 Round 7 1530-1930 Round 8
Day 6 (Saturday, 15 December 2018)
0900-1300 Round 9 1430 Closing Ceremony
Prizes （RM）
Prize Money
Open
Challenger
1st
8000
1000
2nd
5000
800
3rd
3000
600
4th
2000
500
5th
1000
400
6th
800
400
7th
700
300
8th
650
300
9th
600
300
10th
550
300
11th – 12th each
500
300
13th – 15th each
500
16th – 20th each
300
Best Lady*
300
200
Best Veteran (>60) *
300
200
Best JCA1
300
200
Best JCA2
250
200
Best JCA3
200
200
Best JCA4
200
200
Best JCA5
200
200
U12B/ U12G/U10B/ U10G/U8B/ U8G
Age Group medals are for the Challenger only.1st – 5th for each age-group.
Contact Person:
Mr Steven Tel: +60167202272 Mr Dinesh Tel:+6014 6115256
Players are required to budget for their own board and lodgings, as well as transportation needs. However Hotel rooms at package rate can be arranged through us . You may send your queries to johorchess@gmail.com .
JB Central Hotel: Chris Kua +607-2222833 or email Kua5285@gmail.com
Conditions (Provisions) for titled player (GM, IM):
Hotel rooms (check In 9 Dec; Check Out : 15 Dec)are provided on a twin-sharing basis for the first 20 GMs with rating above 2,400/ IMs with rating above 2,300 that registered online and show confirmed flight details. In addition the first 5 GMs(rating>2400) with confirmed flight details will be given RM500 food allowance .
Category Prizes are given if there are at least 2 participants
The organizers reserve the right to change the rules and regulations without prior notice.
