Alexei Shirov Winter Cup 2017 27 February - 3rd march 2017

Riga Federation is pleased to announce the 6th Alexei Shirov Winter Cup for children that takes place from 25th of February (arrival) till 4th of March 2017 (departure) under active guidance of Alexei Shirov. Alexei's Winter Cup has been running since 2012, please see the first edition at http://sanatorij.lv/ru/novosti/116.

2017 Winter Cup is the Round-robin tournament of six national teams in under 14 age group (born not before 2003) and a six round Swiss system team tournament in under10 age group (born not before 2007). 4 boys and at least one girl in each team. 1 reserve boy and 1 reserve girl are also allowed. Players of the same team should (with possible exception of one player) represent the same federation. Projected average level of participants is higher than in previous editions of Winter Cup. The playing venue is in the hotel Semarah Lielupe in Jurmala ()

The team tournaments in each age group are Fide rated and they run for 5 days. 1st round is on 27th of February at 15.30 Time control in under 14 group is 90 minutes+30 seconds a move per player while in under 10 group it's 60 minutes plus 30 seconds a move per player.

Playing schedule (under 14): 27th February at15.30, 28th February - 2nd March at 11.00, 3rd March at 10.30. Playing schedule (under 10): 27th February at15.30, 28th February at 11.00 and 15.00, 1-2nd March at 11.00 Entry fee is 80 EUR for team (50 EUR for Latvian teams). Winners and runner-ups in team and individual classification will be awarded with medals, diploma and value prizes. There will be the best game prize under the judgment of Alexei Shirov.

2nd of March at 15.30 there is a simultaneous exhibition by Alexei Shirov in which two players of each team plus third player from three leading teams in each group are allowed to participate.

Lecture by Alexei Shirov is planned for 28h of February evening. Visiting famous Livu aquapark will take place on 1st of March (free for Winter Cup participants and also with discounts for adults).

Players, trainers and accompanying persons have to pay their travel, hotel and meal expenses. The transfers from could be organized upon request.

The organizers recommend accommodation at the hotel Semarah Lielupe. https://www.semarahhotels.com/en/lielupe-hotel/ Room rates per day (including breakfast): Single 44 EUR Twin 56 EUR ; 44 EUR if there is a child under 12. The hotel has a large 25 meters swimming pool. Lunch and dinner can be provided for 10 EUR per meal per person. (20 EUR per day).

Contacts: Alexei Shirov ([email protected]), phone & whatsapp+37128345011 or Riga Chess federation representatives: Arthur Mikhailov ([email protected]), phone & whatsapp+37126378722 or Albert Ciminsh ([email protected]), phone&viber+37128804664

GM Alexei Shirov, Riga, 08.12.2016