NEWSLETTER 110 (March 28, 2013)

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THE PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN CHESS UNION SILVIO DANAILOV VISITED ARGENTINA AND URUGUAY From 17th to 25th March, 2013 the President of the European Chess Union Silvio Danailov visited Argentina and Uruguay together with the former World Chess Champion Veselin Topalov.

The purpose of the visit was the collaboration and common projects between the ECU and Latin America and the promotion of the ECU Chess in School program.

In Uruguay they met with the Ministers of Education and Sport, Dr. Ricardo Erlich, Mrs. Lilian Kechichian and the Governor of the city of Montevideo Ana Olivera.

In Buenos Aires, Argentina, Mr. Danailov had meetings with the Governor of Buenos Aires Ing. Mauricio Macri, Minister of Sport of Argentina Claudio Moressi, Minister of Education of the City of Buenos Aires Mr.Esteban Bullrich, Minister of Culture of Buenos Aires Mr.Hernán Lombardi, Governor of Buenos Aires state Daniel Scioli.

In Latin America, there is a big interest regarding the Written Declaration 50/2011 of the European Parliament about the ECU project “Chess in school”.

During their visit, ECU President Silvio Danailov and GM Veselin Topalov were special guests in schools where children study chess as a subject in their curriculum.

Official website: www.ecuonline.net

GM MARK TSEITLIN AND WGM MARGARITA VOISKA ARE THE NEW EUROPEAN SENIOR CHESS CHAMPIONS GM Mark Tseitlin (ISR – ELO 2380) and WGM Margarita Voiska (BUL – ELO 2289) are the new European Senior Chess Champions.

They won the 13th European Individual Senior Chess Championship which was held from 11-19 March, 2013 in Plovdiv. Photos by Svoboda Chankova In the men section the winner Mark Tseitlin finished with the final result of 7.5 points out of maximum 9. The silver medal went to GM Evgeny Sveshnikov (LAT – ELO 2534), who finished with 7 points. GM Nikolai Pushkov (RUS – ELO 2352) came third.

In the women section the winner WGM Margarita Voiska finished with the final result of 7 points out of maximum 9. WGM Galina Strutinskaya (RUS – ELO 2313) was second with 6.5 points, while WGM Tamar Khmiadashvili (GEO – ELO 2148) won the third place with 6 points.

One hundred and fifteen chess players in both sections took part in the competition for the title. The European Senior Chess Championship was played in 9 rounds according to the Swiss system with time control 40 moves in 90 minutes and 30 minutes to the end of the game + 30 seconds increment per move, starting from move one.

The 13th European Individual Senior Chess Championship was officially opened by the President of the European Chess Union, Silvio Danailov. The championship was held under the high patronage of the Vice President of the Bulgarian Parliament, Mrs. Menda Stoyanova, who made the first symbolic move in the game of legendary Nona Gaprindashvili to start the tournament.

The Championship was organized by the European Chess Union and the Bulgarian Chess Federation, with the kind help of the Bulgarian Ministry of physical education and sports and the Municipality of Plovdiv.

The rapid section of the championship was held from 20th to 21st March, 2013. The winners are GM Ivan Radulov (BUL) and WIM Ruzhka Genova (BUL). The European Senior Rapid Chess Championship was also played in 9 rounds according to the Swiss system. The time control was 25 minutes for the game of each player with additional 10 seconds for each move.

For more information, you can visit the official website of the championship: http://www.escc2013.eu

DAN GOLUB WINS THE MOLDOVAN NATIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP Dan Golub (ELO 2277) won the Moldovan National Chess Championship with the final result of 8.5 points out of maximum 11 and better tie-break than the second in the ranking IM Ruslan Soltanici (ELO 2399). The bronze medal was won by GM Vasile Sanduleac (ELO 2416), who scored 8 points.

The Moldovan Chess Championship was held from 10-20 March, 2013 in Kishinev. Chief Arbiter of the tournament, organized by the Moldovan Chess Federation, was S. Kharitonova.

In the women’s section, the winner was IM Svetlana Petrenko (ELO 2194), who finished with the final result of 9 points out of maximum 11. Paula-Alexandra Gitu (ELO 1844) was second with 8 points and better tie-break than the bronze winner Olga Hincu (ELO 1928). © Ecuonline.net Page 5

Final Ranking after 11 Rounds-MEN Rk. Name Rtg Pts. TB1 TB2 TB3 1 Golub Dan 2277 8.5 45.5 0 8 2 IM Soltanici Ruslan 2399 8.5 39.5 0 7 3 GM Sanduleac Vasile 2416 8 37.5 0 6 4 Morozov Nichita 2079 6 31.8 0 4 5 FM Ogleznev Alexandr 2255 6 29.5 0 3 6 FM Vavric Pavel 2203 5 27 0 2 7 FM Zhadko Vladimir 2179 5 26 0 4 8 Gorbanovsky Oleg 2077 4.5 20.5 0 3 9 Postolache Viorel 2162 4 17.8 0 3 10 Procop Egor 1956 4 16.3 0 3 11 Bizovi Mihai 2127 3.5 15.5 0 2 12 Iovcov Valerii 2199 3 17.3 0 1 ******* Final Ranking after 11 Rounds-WOMEN Rk. Name Rtg Pts. TB1 TB2 TB3 1 IM Petrenko Svetlana 2194 9 38 0 8 2 Gitu Paula-Alexandra 1844 8 35 0 7 3 Hincu Olga 1928 8 31.3 0 7 4 Barasiant Mariana 1974 6.5 28 0 5 5 Cazacu Gabriela 1880 5 15.5 0 4 6 Crigan Galina 1892 5 15 0 4 7 Goian Valeria 1449 4.5 14.5 0 4 8 Daicu Diana 1529 3.5 8.75 0 3 9 Golban Liudmila 1867 2.5 6.25 0 2 10 Lichii Elizaveta 1495 2 9.25 0 0 11 Mocanu Valeria 1603 1 3.5 0 0

Official website: http://moldova.sports.md/chess

THE TEAM OF VIKING WINS THE SWEDISH ELITE LEAGUE 2012-2013 The team of Viking won the Swedish Elite League 2012-2013 with the final result of 16 match points. The team of Limhamn won the second place with 15 points. The bronze medal went to LASK, who finished the competition on a point distance from the second in the ranking.

The Swedish Elite League was held from 5th October, 2012 to 17th March, 2013. Chief Arbiter of the competition, organized by the Swedish Chess Federation, was IA Tapio Tikkanen.

The team composition of the winners was: GMs Agrest Evgenij (SWE), Shimanov Alexandr (RUS), Carlsson Pontus (SWE), Berg Emanuel (SWE), Rozentalis Eduardas (LTU), Berczes David (HUN), Ivanov Sergey (SWE), Kotronias Vassilios (SWE), IMs Volodin Aleksandr (EST), Degerman Lars (SWE), Cramling Dan (SWE), FMs Sagit Rauan (SWE), Westerberg Jonathan (SWE), Bergstrom Peter (SWE) and Pettersson Anders (SWE). Final Ranking after 9 rounds Rk. Team TB1 TB2 1 Viking 16 53 2 Limhamn 15 42 3 LASK 14 43 4 Rockaden S 13 44 5 Vasteras 7 32 6 Burgsvik 7 32 7 Orgryte 7 31 8 Eksjo 5 31 9 Manhem 4 27 10 Rockaden U 2 27 Official website: www.schack.se

SK SPARKASSE JENBACH WINS THE AUSTRIAN BUNDESLIGA 2012-2013 The team of SK Sparkasse Jenbach won the Austrian Bundesliga 2012-2013 with the final result of 21 match points. SK MPÖ Maria Saal was second with 16 match points, and one point ahead from the third in the ranking – SK Advisory Invest Baden. The Austrian Bundesliga was held from 2nd November 2012 to 24th March, 2013 at different sites - 2.-4.11.12 Hohenems, 17.-20.1.13 Graz, 21.-24.3.13 St.Veit/G. Chief Arbiter of the competition, organized by the Austrian Chess Federation, was IS Werner Stubenvoll. Team composition of the winners was: GMs Volokitin Andrei (UKR), Bauer Christian (FRA), Markus Robert (SRB), Schlosser Philipp (GER), Acs Peter (HUN), Bönsch Uwe (GER), Bischoff Klaus (GER), Kindermann Stefan (AUT), Stangl Markus (GER), IMs Lehner Oliver (AUT), Reich Thomas (GER), FM Micheli Carlo (ITA), WFM Stangl Anita (GER) and WCM Schnegg Anna-Lena (AUT).

Final Ranking after 11 Rounds - MEN Rk. Team TB1 TB2 TB3 1 SK Sparkasse Jenbach 21 45 0 2 SK MPÖ Maria Saal 16 39 0 3 SK Advisory Invest Baden 15 38 0 4 SV Raika Rapid Feffernitz 14 40 0 5 SK Hohenems 10 35 0 6 ASVÖ Fundermax St.Veit 10 31 0 7 SK Zwettl 9 32 0 8 ASVÖ Wulkaprodersdorf 9 32 0 9 SK Husek Wien 8 29 0 10 Club 7 Ansfelden 8 26 0 11 SK Sparkasse Fürstenfeld 7 26 0 12 SK Absam 5 25 0 Official website: www.chess.at

FORTHCOMING TOURNAMENTS

EUROPEAN SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP 2013 - REGULATIONS European Chess Union and Serbian Chess Federation have the pleasure to publish general Regulations of the European School Championship 2013 which will be held in Novi Sad (Serbia) from 20-28 June. The Regulations can be downloaded HERE: http://www.ecuonline.net/com/news/singl

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EUROPEAN SCHOOL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2013 Tournaments for school chess champions in categories OPEN U7, U9, U11, U13, U15, U17 / GIRLS U7, U9, U11, U13, U15, U17 Novi Sad, Serbia 20 -28 June 2013

GENERAL REGULATIONS 1. INVITATION European Chess Union (ECU), Serbian Chess Federation and Vojvodina Chess Federation (technical organiser) have the honour of inviting National Chess Federations and eligible players to the European School Championship 2013 organised in Novi Sad, Serbia from 20th June (Arrival) to 28th June (Departure)

2. PARTICIPATION – AGE LIMITS 2.1. Each National Federation or School Association or schools may enter an unlimited number of players in each of the 12 age groups. In case that one girl group has less than 10 participants, it will be merged with the same open age group category.

2.2. Entitled to participate are players (Boys & Girls) who shall not have reached the age:

Of 7, by 1st January 2013 (date of Birth – January 1st, 2006 and after) – Tournament Under 7; Of 9, by 1st January 2013 (date of Birth – January 1st, 2004 and after) – Tournament Under 9; Of 11, by 1st January 2013 (date of Birth– January 1st, 2002 and after) – Tournament Under 11; Of 13, by 1st January 2013 (date of Birth – January 1st, 2000 and after) – Tournament Under 13; Of 15, by 1st January 2013 (date of Birth – January 1st, 1998 and after) – Tournament Under 15; Of 17, by 1st January 2013 (date of Birth – January 1st, 1996 and after) – Tournament Under 17;

Upon arrival, captains or players may be requested to present the passports of their players for verification of age eligibility.

2.3. Accommodation and travel expenses will be covered by the participants, federations, schools and their Sponsors. Delegations of players must be accompanied by at least one adult (chief, coach or parent) who is taking care about the travel details. © Ecuonline.net Page 9

3. ENTRY - FEES 3.1. Each participant must pay 30 EUR to the Organizing Committee as a registration fee. 3.2 ECU fee: In accordance with the ECU regulations an ECU entry fee of 20 EUR is required for each player. Their National Federations must send this amount to the account of the European Chess Union: Bank: Credit Suisse Postfach 357, CH - 6301 Zug Account number: 1835105-42 Holder: European Chess Union National Bank Code: 4835 BIC: CRESCHZZXXX IBAN Code: CH3604835183510542000. For participants who register through their School, the ECU entry fee must be paid before the start of the second round either to their National Federation (proved by a receipt document) or to the Organizing Committee in Novi Sad.

4. REGISTRATION AND TRAVEL CONDITIONS 4.1 Entry forms must be sent by the National Federations or the players and returned to the Organizing Committee not later than Friday May 31th 2013. If the registration form is not forwarded by the Federation a copy must be sent to the National Federation.

4.2 The complete registration form must include the surname/s, first name/s, FIDE ID number, FIDE rating and passport number (for visa purpose only) of each player and each accompanying person. It must also include the name and telephone/e-mail/fax number of the Delegation chief.

4.3 The cost of bus transportation from Belgrade airport (70 km) to the Tournament hotel with return on the departure day is 40 EUR per person.

4.4 By the registration deadline on Friday May 31th 2013, the amount of 30 EUR (registration) + 50% of the total accommodation cost + 40 EUR transportation cost (if required) must be transferred to the bank account of the Organizing Committee for each participant or accompanying person. All bank charges must be paid by the sender. The rest of payments must be made on arrival at the latest. Delegations are advised to pay the total amount of their expenses through the bank account before their arrival.

Bank details will be published until 15th March 2013 or sent with Proforma Invoice upon the request.

5. VENUE - ACCOMMODATION 5.1. Accommodation and board will be provided at Hotel “Novi Sad” (3 stars). Playing Hall is in the elementary school “Mileva Maric Einstein” which is situated 150 meters from the hotel.

5.2. Every participant is obliged to lodge at the official hotels. Every accompanying person that requests a visa from the Organizing Committee is obliged to lodge at the official hotels. Bookings are made only through the Organizing Committee.

5.3. Hotel payments for all players and accompanying persons must be made in advance as described

in the registration process and the rest by arrival at the latest. Hotel payments must be paid in EUR currency (euros). CORRESPONDENT BANK: ERSTE BANK AG WIEN (AUT) - GIBAATWG ACCOUNT OF THE BENEFICIARY WITH ERSTE BANK a.d. NOVI SAD (SRB) SWIFT CODE: GIBARS22 BENEFICIARY: IBAN: RS35340000001100859429 NAME: ŠAHOVSKI SAVEZ VOJVODINE, MASARIKOVA 25, NOVI SAD

5.4. Lodging with a full board for players, coaches and accompanying persons will cost per person,per day as follow:

Prices per person-per day F/B Hotel Novi Sad*** SINGLE ROOM 49 € DOUBLE ROOM 39 € TRIPLE ROOM 36 €

6. RULES AND REGULATIONS The ECU Tournament Rules shall be followed. The tournament will be played according to the Swiss system in 9 rounds. National ratings will not be taken into consideration for pairings. The time rate will be 90 minutes for the first 40 moves followed by 30 minutes for the rest of the game with an addition of 30 seconds per move starting from move one. Zero-tolerance rule will be applied for each round. Players may only agree to a draw after the 40th move has been made by Black. Players violating this rule will be forfeited. If a player is offered a draw before the 40th move has been made by Black, he should call an arbiter. His opponent shall be punished for distracting, according to the FIDE Laws of Chess.

7. PLAYING SCHEDULE Thursday June 20th Arrival of Participants Friday June 21th 10:00 Technical Meeting - Pairings Friday June 21th 15:00 Round 1 Saturday June 22th 15:00 Round 2 Sunday June 23th 10:00 Round 3 Sunday June 23th 17:00 Round 4 Monday June 24th 15:00 Round 5 Tuesday June 25th 10:00 Round 6 Tuesday June 25th 17:00 Round 7 Wednesday June 26th 15:00 Round 8 Thursday June 27st 13:30 Round 9 21:00 Closing ceremony Friday June 28st Departures

8. PRIZES – TITLES The winner in each open age category is the European School Champion for 2013 and in each girl age category is the European Girl School Champions for 2013.

GENERAL STANDING First place - open winners (U7, U9, U11, U13, U15, U17)Invited players European Individual Youth Championship 2013 TROPHY MEDAL

First place - Girl winners (U7, U9, U11, U13, U15, U17)Invited players European Individual Youth Championship 2013 TROPHY MEDAL

Second & third place - open (U7, U9, U11, U13, U15, U17) Chess Gifts (Chess software, chess books, chess sets…) TROPHY MEDAL

Second & third place – girls (U7, U9, U11, U13, U15, U17 Chess Gifts (Chess software, chess books, chess sets…) TROPHY MEDAL

TEAM STANDING National Federation or School Association or schools can register a team consisting of 4 or more players, regardless of whether they are boys or girls or which category they play in. Entry fee is 10 € per team member. The standing is determined on the final number of points won by 4 most successful players of the team at the individual championship. In case of a tie, the ranking of the best player shall decide, then the second one and so on. The first three teams will win trophies and all their players will be awarded medals.

9. VISA INFORMATION Teams or players needing visas are requested to contact the Organizing Committee before May 1st 2013 and apply on time to Serbian Authorities. The Organizing Committee will provide invitations for visas only after the necessary payments. The O.C has no responsibility for late or incomplete applications.

10. ORGANISING COMMITTEE CONTACT Tournament Secretariat: Phone: + 381 64 311 76 98 (English) Phone: + 381 62 804 70 00 (Russian) E-mail: [email protected] www.school2013.org

EUROPEAN YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP 2013 - REGULATIONS European Chess Union and Montenegro Chess Federation have the pleasure to publish general Regulations of the European Youth Championship 2013 which will be held in Budva (Montenegro) from September 28 to October 9. The Regulations can be downloaded

here: http://www.ecuonline.net/com/news/single/372.html

EUROPEAN YOUTH CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2013

UNDER 8/10/12/14/16/18

GENERAL REGULATIONS

1.Invitation The Montenegro Chess Federation (hereinafter organizer) and the European Chess Union have the honor to invite all European Chess Federations affiliated to FIDE and ECU to participate in the EUROPEAN YOUTH CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP organized in Budva, Montenegro from 28th September (arrival) to 9th October (departure) 2013.

2. Participation 2.1. Each federation can register one (1) player in each of the categories - under 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 (boys and girls), with the maximum number of twelve (12) players (“invited players”).

2.2. The players placed 1-3 in the previous European Youth Chess Championship will have the personal right to participate in the tournament in the corresponding age-category or a higher age- category under the condition they have not reached the age of 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 or 18 respectively by January 1st 2013. This privilege may be exercised once, exclusively in the subsequent year following the year of the qualification.

2.3. In order to ensure proper tournament standards, all invited players and extra players have to register through their national federations before 25 August 2013 (registration deadline). The entry form should be filled in by the national federation on the official website of the championship.

2.4. Each federation can register an unlimited number of extra players.

2.5. According to the ECU Rules (Article 14.5.1) for youth tournaments the players are obliged to stay in one of the official hotels. Access to playing areas and hotel will be allowed only to people accredited by the organiser. NOTICE: Taking into consideration the fact that the tournament will be played in a sports hall, presence in the audience during the game is allowed only to persons with official accreditation.

3. Fees 3.1. In accordance with the ECU regulations, the entry fee of 65 EUR is required for each invited player and player with a personal right; and 130 EUR for each extra player (those who play as “open” participants).

3.2. According to the ECU regulations, federations are obliged to make the payment of the ECU fee until the end of the second round.

3.3. The organizational fee of 80 EUR for covering part of accommodation expenses, required for each invited player and player with a personal right must be paid until August 25, 2013.

4. Registration 4.1 Information about the payment and registration will be published on the championship’s website by April 15. The entry form must be filled in by the national federation on the official website of the championship not later than August 25, 2013. This date is the registration deadline. After that, federations will not be able to register or modify any registrations. After this date all the registrations have to be confirmed by the organizer and the ECU.

4.2. Players will not be paired until all their registration details are filled in.

5. Travel details 5.1 Travel expenses for transfers must be paid by all participants as follows: a) Tivat airport – Budva (20 km) , price 20 Euro, two ways b) Podgorica airport – Budva, (65 km) price 50 Euro, two ways.

Upon the request, the organizer may provide transfer from Cilipi (Dubrovnik-Croatia) airport and Bar port &railway station.

5.2 These transport services will be available on September 28, 2013 (arrival) and on October 9, 2013 (departure). If it is necessary, the organizer can accept special requests of Federations.

5.3 Players who make private transport arrangements and clearly indicate this in the registration form will be fully responsible for any problems they experience during arrival or departure.

6. Payment 6.1. The ECU fees must be paid until the end of the second round to the account of the European Chess Union: Bank: Credit Suisse Postfach 357 CH - 6301 Zug Account number: 1835105-42 Holder: European Chess Union National Bank Code: 4835 BIC: CRESCHZZXXX IBAN Code: CH3604835183510542000

6.2 After the entry form has been filled in on the official website of the championship by the national federation, Proforma invoices for bank payments will be attached in the federation's web control panels for every approved participant. Proforma invoice will contain all the necessary details for the bank payment.

6.3. All bank commissions must be paid by a sender. In case they are not paid, the organiser will provide an invoice which must be paid before the start of the championship.

7. Accommodation and meals

Hotel Room Price per night Slovenska Plaza 4* Triple 47,5 € Double 49,5 € Single 69 € Slovenska Plaza 3+* Triple 46 € Double 48 € Single 65 € 7.1 Accommodation will be provided on the full board basis in tourist place “Slovenska Plaza” (900 rooms) in Budva per person for the period 28.09-09.10 as follows: Special offers regarding accommodation for the participants will be available on the official website of the tournament. Considering that the number of both category rooms is limited, the reservation will be done on the 'first come, first served' basis.

7.2 Free accommodation and full board will be provided for invited players and players with personal rights from August 28, (dinner) to October 9 (lunch).

7.3. Chiefs of delegations will have the following discount (regardless of the hotel and room type) - 25%, if there are at least 15 players participating from their federation - 50%, if there are at least 25 players participating from their federation - free accommodation with full board, if there are at least 40 players participating from their federation. Hotel’s website http://www.hgbudvanskarivijera.com/index.php/en/hotel-slovenska-plaza

7.4 The organizer will accept requests for early arrival or late departure at the prices stated above. Additional information as well as hotel and room photos are available on the official website of the tournament.

8. Tournament hall Tournament hall will be ´Mediterranean Sport Center” Budva, situated 500 meters from Slovenska Plaza.

9. Schedule

Saturday September 28th Arrival of Delegations Sunday 8.00 PM Opening ceremony Sunday September 29th 11.00 AM Delegates Meeting

Sunday 3.00 PM 1st Round Monday September 30th 3.00 PM 2nd Round Tuesday October 1st 3.00 PM 3rd Round Wednesday October 2nd 3.00 PM 4th Round Thursday October 3rd 3.00 PM 5th Round Friday October 4th Free day Saturday October 5th 3.00 PM 6th Round Sunday October 6th 3.00 PM 7th Round Monday October 7th 3.00 PM 8th Round Tuesday October 8th 1.00 PM 9th Round October 8th 8.00 PM Closing ceremony Wednesday October 9th Departure

Representatives of federations who are not present at the delegates meeting will not be paired according to the decision of the ECU Board.

10. Rules and regulations The ECU Tournament Rules shall be followed. The tournament will be played according to the Swiss system in 9 rounds. National ratings will not be taken into consideration for pairings. The time rate will be 90 minutes for the first 40 moves followed by 30 minutes for the rest of the game with an addition of 30 seconds per move starting from move one. Zero-tolerance rule will be applied for each round. Players may only agree to a draw after the 40th move has been made by Black. Players violating this rule will be forfeited. If a player is offered a draw before the 40th move has been made by Black, he should call an arbiter. His opponent shall be punished for distracting, according to the FIDE Laws of Chess.

11. Arbiters and Appeals committee The names of the Chief Arbiter and members of the Appeals committee will be published not later than May 1, 2013.

12. Information The tournament bulletin will be available on the website for all interested persons free of charge. The tournament website is http://www.budva2013.org

13. Information about visas The federations, players and accompanying people needing visa are requested to contact the organizer until August 1, 2013.

14. Prizes 14.1 The first three players of each group will be awarded with medals. The first five will be awarded with trophies.

14.2 The first five players of each group will be awarded with special awards. The list of awards will be published on the tournament website.

14.3 Each participant will receive an appropriate present.

15. Currency & exchange The local currency is Euro (€).

16. Tournament office Participants can get all necessary information on the official tournament website http://www.budva2013.org or by mail: [email protected]

Contact Person: MCF Secretary General Mr. Dejan Milosevic e-mail: [email protected] phone: +382 67 546 646