XIV Festival of Youth Chess of Central American and the Caribbean 2016, It Will Be Held at the Five-Star Hotel Alba Caracas from 15Th to 22Th August 2016

WELCOME!

Welcome to the city of Caracas, birthplace of the Liberator Simon Bolivar! With a population of about 6 million people, Caracas is the capital and largest city of Venezuela. It is close to the coast (Puerto de La Guaira and Maiquetía International Airport), but at a height of over 800 meters, so the weather is nice, which caused it to be called the "city of eternal spring”.

Caracas is located at the foot of the Avila, a mountain of 2,600 meters, where the Avila or Waraira Repano Park and the Humboldt Hotel (currently being renovated), which is reached by a cable car. It is definitely one of the best tourist attractions in the city. At an altitude of 2100m you can enjoy the ice skating rink and, a very cool climate.

Invitación

Invitation: The Confederation of Chess For America and the Venezuelan Chess Federation are pleased to invite all the nations of the region of Central America and the Caribbean, to the XIV Festival of Youth Chess of Central American and the Caribbean 2016, it will be held at the five-star Hotel Alba Caracas from 15th to 22th August 2016.

For more information you can visit our official events website www.CACjuventud2016.com.ve

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GENERAL CONDITIONS

The Central American and Caribbean Youth Chess Festival 2016, will take place according to the FIDE Chess Laws and regulations for regional youth events of the Confederation of Chess for the Americas and the following general conditions.

1. Categories

12 (twelve) CAC Championships will be played on Absolute and Female categories: U18, U16, U14, U12, U10 and U08. If there are one or more categories with insufficient participants, the organization can join two or more of them to pairing purposes.

 U 08: Players must be born from 01/01/2008  U 10: Players must be born from 01/01/2006  U12: Players must be born from 01/01/2004  U 14: Players must be born from 01/01/2002  U 16: Players must be born from 01/01/2000  U 18: Players must be born from 01/01/1998

Only Federations affiliated to FIDE -CCA can participate. All participants must be registered by their respective federation. Each National Chess Federation can register any number of players, subject to payment of the registration fee, room and board, for which they or their National Federation shall will be held responsible.

2. System of Play The Games will be a Swiss system of nine (9) rounds or Round Robin depending on the number of players and, at the discretion of the Chief Arbiter.

The time will be ninety (90) minutes for the entire game, as well as an increase in thirty (30) seconds per move from the initial movement. The tournaments will be reported to FIDE.

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3 Tie-Breaks

The final ranking will be decided by the points earned by each player. The player with the most points will be declared champion. In case of a tie, the winners will be determined by the application of the following systems tiebreaker in the order listed:

1. Direct Meeting - Once players have played each other. 2. Buchholz 3. Sonnenberger 4. Most victories 5. Arranz System 6. Younger

In the case of a round robin tournament, the next tiebreaker system will be applied: 1. Direct Encounter 2. Sonnenberger 3. Koya System 4. Most victories 5. Arranz System 6. Younger

4. Parings and Results

Before the start of the first round of the Championship, a list of all the names of the participants will be posted on the hall tournament. The pairings will be posted at least one hour after the last match of each round, the official website of the tournament or Chess-results.com and hall tournament.

5. Discipline

Discipline to Championship organizers expect the highest standards of behavior and sportsmanship are observed by participants.

Time to forfeit: 30 minutes. .

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6. Prizes Individual: The first three places in each category will be awarded with trophies. Team: The first three countries in the CAC region, based on the total points, will receive trophies. Points are accumulated based on the top 5 results from all official categories, where a fifth place finish will receive 1 point and a 1st place will receive 5 points. All players will receive participation certificates.

Titles and Norms Titles and Norms will be awarded according to the FIDE Regulations below

Event IM/WIM FM/WFM WCM/CM Under 18 Gold = Title. Silver and Bronce = Tìtle Tied to 3, Norm Under 16 Gold = Norm Title tied to 3, =Títle Silver and Bronce = Títle Under 14 Gold = Títle Silver and Bronce = Títle Under 12 Gold = Títle Silver and Bronce = Title Under 10 Gold, Silver and Bronce = Títle Under 08 Gold, Silver and Bronce = Títle

7. SCHEDULE Date Hour Activity August 15th 12:00 to 17:00 Day of Arrival and Registration 17:00 hrs Technical Meeting 18:00 hrs Opening Ceremony August 16th 9:00 hrs Opening Game 9:30 hrs First Round 16:30 hrs Second Round August 17th 9:00 hrs Third Round

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August 18th 9:00 hrs Forth Round 16:00 hrs Fifth Round August 19th 9:00 hrs Sixth Round August 20 9:00 hrs Seventh Round 16:00 hrs Eighth Round August 21st 09:00 hrs Ninth Round 15:00 hrs Award Ceremony August 22nd Till 12:00 hrs Departure

8. Participants' costs

Official players. The organization will cover the costs of accommodation and meals of the previous 2015 CAC Champion in each category. In addition, the costs will be covered for an official player, by category and sex of each federation belonging to the CAC Region, also, the three Carifta Champions will be covered. The organizers will also cover the cost of one (1) Delegate or coach from each participating country

Note. I. For official players, the organizer will provide shared accommodation and meals in double occupancy. Those who wish to have single rooms; shall pay the additional cost (the intested, has to write in advance to the organizer in order to reach an agreement). Delegates and coaches will be accommodated in a shared double occupancy. Those who wish to have a single housing must pay the additional cost, according to the first part of this paragraph.

II. All players and delegates / official coaches will receive meals from dinner from August 15th to lunch on August 22nd, 2016. III. Register It is recommended that pre-registration of the participants is carried out by their respective federations, in writing through official email with the following information for each participant :

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name, FIDE title, ID FIDE, RATING FIDE , date of birth, e-mail address, photo (white background ) and the name of the Federation before July 15, 2016 , through the event website: or alternatively, via e - mail:[email protected] y [email protected]

There it´ll be a penalization of US$50,00 for pre-registering after July 15th 2016.

All players must provide their personal e -mail address upon pre -registration for FIDE America records. On the day of registration, only the manager or coach may register players. Original passport or identification of each player must be provided for registration. The organization will only accept pre-registrations submitted by their respective national federations. On-site registration will close on August 15th, 2016, at 20: 00hrs .

9. ACCOMMODATION The following arrangements for accommodation shall be available for all players, coaches, managers, people , companions , etc. Package per person: US$ 350,00 Hotel Alba Caracas (five stars) Doubble occupancy.. Prices are per person and include all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) for the period from dinner August 15th , 2016 to lunch August 22, 2016

Officials and Extras Players: Fees to the Organization: US$ 60,00 Officals and Extras Players: CCA´s Fees: US$ 15,00 Officials, Extras Players, Parents and Coaches: Transportation & Acreditation: US$ 25,00

10. TRANSPORTATION

Transport costs of participating delegations, from their home to Venezuela and return, are the responsibility of each federation. Transfers from the airport -hotel and hotel- airport (round trip) are provided and are included in the registration fees. Federations must inform the organizers about the departures of its participants at least two weeks before arrival.

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11. OTHER INFORMATION Media: All journalists are welcome and those who wish to participate in the event may contact the organizers for accreditation. . Electricity. The Hotel has its own electricity generator in order to guarantee power in all their facilities the whole competition. Walking: Caracas, it offers unlimited entertainment venues for all participants before, during and after the competitions, such as Historic places: Birthplace of Simon Bolivar, Bolivar´s Square, Caracas Cathedral, National Pantheon, Palace of Miraflores (Government Palace), Military Academy of Venezuela, Headquarters of the Mountain (4-F). Cultural: Museums of: Contemporary Art, Natural Sciences, Children, Transport, National Art Gallery. Cajigal Observatory. Education: Central University of Venezuela Religious: Muslim temples, Mormons, Catholics Churchs, Malls or Shoping Centers: Sambil, Lider, El Recreo, Tamanaco, Milenium, Lido, Centro Plaza, Tolón,. Recreation Cable Car Caracas, Miranda´s Park (Planetarium Humboldt), Caricuao Zoo, West Park, Los Caobos Park (Mahogany´s Park), La Estancia, Plaza Venezuela, Cinema 4D, Other Activities (plays, concerts): Casa de la Música Simón Bolivar (home of Simon Bolivar´s Symphony Orchestra) Theater of Teresa Carreño.

NOTE: During the free afternoon, there will be a transportation to go to the Cable Car System Warairarepano (Ávila). Also to go to other places as well.

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FIDE SEMINAR FOR INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZERS In Spanish Language 18-20 AUGUST 2016

A FIDE Seminar for International Organizers will be held from 18th August to 20th August in conjunction with the Central America and the Caribbean Youth Chess Festival 2016.

Objective: To educate and certify Organizers on an international basis. The seminar is organized Open by the Organizing Committee of CAC Youth Chess Festival 2016 and Venezuelan Chess Federation.

Successful Seminar attendees will grant a FIDE IO Norm necessary for the FIDE IO title application. Further information at: http://events.fide.com/events-news/179-fide-seminar-for-international- organizers-in-spanish-language-in-caracas-venezuela.html

Organizing Committee Chairman: IA Ely Saúl Sequera Giménez, Lodge Coord: Msc. Otto Ovalles, Meals Coord: NA Orlando Maita, International Affairs: FA Geber Díaz, Finances Coord: Msc. Eliezer Chirino, Logistic Coord: Yolanda Romero, Technic Coord: FA Alexis Gómez, Transportation Coord: Lcdo. Lisyender Terán.

Venezuelan Chess Federation President: Econ. Fidel González, Sports and Youth Minister: Lic. Mervin Maldonado., Tourism Minister: Eng. Marleny Contreras.

Appeals Committee

At the Technical Meeting, the appeals committee will be constituted by seven representatives of the federations: Five (5) principal representatives and two reserves. No member of the appeals committee shall adjudicate on matters involving his/her federation.

Communications: Phones: SPANISH (+58) 4242488578, ENGLISH (+58) 4241388406 y Email English: [email protected] Email Spanish: [email protected] Web page: www.CACjuventud2016.com.ve y www.CACyouth2016.com.ve

Social Networks of the Venezuelan Chess Federation:

Instagram: @Fvajedrez Twitter: @fvajedrez Web page: www.fva.com.ve

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http://www.venetur.gob.ve/

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GREAT HALL BICENTENARIO (HALL OF GAME)

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Alba´s Gym (24 hours) Alba´s Dogout Sport & Bar

Alba Lounge

Don Alba Coffe Tennis Court Hotel´s Lobby

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Opening Ceremony

It will be at prestigious Sala “Rios Reyna”, at Cultural Complex “Theatre Teresa Carreno” (just on the front side of Hotel Alba Caracas), one of the best cultural complexes of Latinoamerica. In the Opening Ceremony there will be a show from more than one hundred children belonging to National System of Children & Teen Orchestra & Chorus of Venezuela, also a show from typical dances and the presentation of Magician Jey, with his Show “Abracadabra” to enjoy and surprises to all chess audiences.

The Sala “Rios Reyna” is a live-performance auditorium accommodating 2367 people, divide in 24 zones and, its stage is about 900m2 in an hexagonal design. Without doubt, will be a great experience for all the participants at CAC Youth Chess Festival 2016! An Unforgetable Night!

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Warairarepano Cableway System

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