WORLD SENIOR CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2020
th th New dates, 5 - 14 October 2020 one week earlier than e Open to all Crete / Greece befor players aged 50 and above 5-Star All-Inclusive Hotel Fodele Beach Resort Enjoying chess In 2018 & 2019 the event was fully booked. Early registration recommended!
Guest of honour: GM Vlastimil Hort
Contact & registration: [email protected] The ACO World Senior Chess Championship 2020 will take place as an open Mode and time control: 9 rounds, Swiss System tournament from 5th to 14th October 2020 on the Greek island Crete. 90 minutes for 40 moves + 15 minutes with an increment of 30 seconds per Any player who has reached the age of 50 by 31st December 2020 can move starting from move 1. Default time: 30 min. represent his or her country and become World Senior Champion in his or her rating group! In the event of a tie, the Buchholz score will be used. The Buchholz score is calculated by adding together the points of all the player’s opponents - Accommodation for all players and accompanying persons: regardless of the result of the games. If the Buchholz score is also equal, The venue is the award winning 5-star All Inclusive Fodele Beach Resort. the Sonneborn-Berger score will be used, which is calculated by adding The playing hall is located inside the hotel. Elevators are available. The all Buchholz scores of all opponents. hotel reception speaks English. More information on the following pages. Starting fee (for players only): EUR 50 Division of groups: The tournament will be played in the following rating groups: Tournament rules and regulations: All players and accompanying persons are obliged to stay in the official Group A: 2201+ hotel. All bookings must be made directly through the ACO. Group B: 2001 – 2200 Group C: 1801 – 2000 Group D: 1601 – 1800 Group E: 1401 – 1600 Prizes: EUR 5.000 (guaranteed) Group F: 1201 – 1400 Group G: 0 (no rating) – 1200 Group A Group B Group C 2201 – 2400 2001 – 2200 1801 – 2000 Each group plays separately meaning you only play opponents of similar 1st place: EUR 500 1st place: EUR 400 1st place: EUR 400 playing strength in your group. For the division of groups we will user your 2nd place: EUR 200 2nd place: EUR 200 2nd place: EUR 200 ELO/national rating at the time of registration. For players having both an 3rd place: EUR 100 3rd place: EUR 100 3rd place: EUR 100 ELO rating and a national rating, the higher rating counts. In exceptional cases the organizer decides on written application of the participant. Group D Group E Group F 1601 – 1800 1401 – 1600 1201 – 1400 1st place: EUR 400 1st place: EUR 400 1st place: EUR 400 Players without rating: 2nd place: EUR 200 2nd place: EUR 200 2nd place: EUR 200 Players without a national or international rating can only participate in 3rd place: EUR 100 3rd place: EUR 100 3rd place: EUR 100 group G (0 - 1200). For exceptions, see next point. Group G The player in 1st place of each rating group Playing in a higher group (voluntary): 0 – 1200 becomes ACO World Senior Champion. This is only possible if a rating is achieved between the time of registration 1st place: EUR 400 and the start of the tournament which corresponds to the rating of a 2nd place: EUR 200 Players achieving places 1-3 receive trophies. higher group. 3rd place: EUR 100 All players receive diplomas. Schedule for the 2020 ACO World Senior Chess Championship
Monday 5.10 Day of arrival Friday 9.10 10:00 Round 5
18 to 20:00 Welcome drink 16:00 Round 6
Tuesday 6.10 09:00 Pairings Saturday 10.10 Free day
09:30 Opening Sunday 11.10 10:00 Round 7
10:00 Round 1 16:00 Grandmaster lecture
16:00 Grandmaster lecture 18:00 Grandmaster simul
18:00 Blitz tournament Monday 12.10 10:00 Round 8
Wednesday 7.10 10:00 Round 2 16:00 Grandmaster lecture
16:00 Round 3 18:00 Blitz tournament
Thursday 8.10 10:00 Round 4 Tuesday 13.10 10:00 Round 9
16:00 Grandmaster lecture 18:00 Prize-giving ceremony
18:00 Team blitz event Wednesday 14.10 Departure
Participation in the side programme is voluntary. The times vary slightly and will be announced again during the course of the event.. ACO chess package - chess and holidays Free grandmaster lectures (3 lectures per trainer) with GM Skembris and GM Lanka (duration approx. 1.5 hours each) The following services are included for all players & accompanying persons: Free chess side programme Blitz tournaments (single or team), GM simuls etc. 9 nights at 5* Fodele Beach Resort Hotel Free access to the fitness studio All-inclusive Breakfast, lunch, dinner and all-day snacks Private hotel beach Unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals Free internet Snacks and drinks during chess games Welcome and farewell drinks with canapés and sparkling wine BONUS: Free game analysis with a grandmaster Free lectures and simul with grandmaster Vlastimil Hort After finishing your game you can analyse it with GM Spyridon Places for the simul are limited and will be drawn during the event Skembris or GM Zigurds Lanka CHESS FRIENDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
In 2018 and 2019, a total of 365 players from 24 countries participated. Chess, chess, chess! Our side programme
Blitz chess: The many highlights of the ACO Senior World Championship include the blitz tournaments with five minutes per player. Our Welcome Blitz tournament always takes place in the evening after the first round. There is always a good atmosphere and it is very easy to make contacts. All participants play together in a single group. In 2019 over 60 players took part.
Team blitz: Break guaranteed! The bye rule Equally popular is our Team Blitz tournament, where teams of 2 (on At the ACO World Senior Chess Championship there will be 2 days with double rounds (days on two boards) compete against each which one round round is played in the morning and one round in the afternoon). A few of our other. You may choose your part- past participants have told us that they were quite exhausted after the double round. So we offer ner, everybody is involved, from the opportunity to take 1 or 2 “breaks”. This is not mandatory, it is completely voluntary! beginner to grandmaster! These breaks are called “byes” . A “bye” is when you as a player tell the arbiter before the next round Simultaneous exhibition: that you do not wish to play in the next round . This means you will not be included in the pairings There is always a big crowd at the for the next round, but you will still receive half a point. So you can relax, and not slip down the table. simultaneous exhibition, too. Over 80 players competed against It is only possible to take a “bye” on days when a double round is played, meaning either in our team of title holders in 2019. round 2 or 3 and in round 5 or 6. 2012 ACO WACC: Dubai 72 participants from 25 nations
Our first tournament took place in sunny Dubai in 2012. The venue was 5-star Jebel Ali Hotel. The highlight of the event was the Enjoying chess - prize-giving ceremony in the ballroom of the famous 7-star Burj-Al-Arab Hotel (photo) the ACO experience at a height of 220 metres.
Our goal is to offer you a chess tour- 2013 ACO WACC: Crete nament of a special kind. Of course the tournament takes priority, but we 168 participants from 26 nations also want you and your companions to enjoy the tournament in the tru- The 2nd ACO WACC took place on the Greek est sense of the word. That‘s why we island of Crete in 2013. Compared to 2012, only select interesting locations and the number of participants more than dou- beautiful hotels with high 4 and 5 star bled. The venue was 4-star Aquis Arina Sand standards for our tournaments. Hotel with a beautiful playing hall with direct sea view. Our team consists, among others, of GMs, IMs and FMs with huge tourna- ment experience, so we know what 2014 ACO WACC: Rhodes matters at a chess tournament. 240 participants from 26 nations In addition to the ACO World Senior Chess Championship, since 2012 we Our third tournament took place on the have also organised the ACO World Greek „sun island“ of Rhodes in 2014. The Amateur Chess Championship, which playing hall stretched of over 1000 square takes place in May on Rhodes. metres where 240 players from 26 countries fought for the titles. Players were accommo- www.amateurchess.com/rhodes dated in 4 & 5 star hotels of Esperia Group. 2015 to 2018 ACO WACC: First and second ACO WSCC 2018 & 2019: Crete
Kos (Greece) In 2018 and 2019 the first ACO World Senior Championships took place on the Greek island of Crete in the 5* Beach & All-Inclusive Hotel Fodele Beach Resort. 189 and 178 players respectively from 24 Between 2015 and 2018, the ACO Amateur World nations took part. Championships took place on the Greek island of Kos. The venue was the 5* Helona Resort. In 2017, more than 300 players took part for the first time.
Overview 2015-2018: 2019 ACO WACC: Rhodes 281 participants from 26 nations 2015: 2016: 240 players 249 players The 5* Sheraton Rhodes Resort was the 27 nations 29 nations venue and offered perfect playing condi- tions for 281 players from 26 countries. 2017: 2018: In 2020 the World Amateur Championship 314 players 307 players will again take place on Rhodes in May. 30 nations 30 nations ww.amateurchess.com/rhodes What participants say about the 2nd 2019 ACO WSCC on Crete
As an avid chess player, this holiday with like-minded chess enthusiasts is A big, quiet tournament hall awaits us players from all over the world and a highlight for me every year. Mainly because of the perfect organisation, often there are happy reunions. I quickly find my playing board with the the beautiful holiday destination, the delicious food with a large help of the information boards and lists. The atmosphere is relaxed, but, selection and because almost the whole day revolves around our with the upcoming game in mind, concentrated also. I get a drink, greet beloved game of chess. There is the actual tournament itself, the the opponent and make the first move.After the game, grandmasters analyses, the seminars and the blitz tournaments. Each time you meet Lanka and Skembris are available for game analyses into which they friends from all over the world and get to know new ones. That one put their heart and soul. In addition there are grandmaster lectures day is chess-free and you have time to visit sights the country has to and much more. These have always been of great benefit to me and offer is a welcome change. And I think that all this isvery good value for chess activities are pleasantly interposed the whole tournament. money.I am already looking forward to the next ACO events in 2020! So this first-class event also represents a huge compliment to the committed organisers. Max Auer Since for me life does not only consist of chess, I find a a nice place in the very good restaurant, enjoy a cool drink at the bar or relax in a sunny or The plane takes homeward bound. Behind me lies the ACO World Senior Chess Championship; already my third ACO event. Chess in this setting shady spot on a beautiful beach. In short: a chess tournament suddenly and ambience can be addictive and if there is a ray of hope in my becomes a holiday with chess. Here everyone can choose their priorities modest chess life, it is this tournament. Even after a late arrival I am and also the day without play offers many possibilities.All in all, I always greeted with a friendly “hello” and I have the opportunity to have a drink find a perfect package of options at the ACO chess tournaments, and a bite to eat. The hotel room is big, clean and well located. I feel which are worth every penny. I already know that next year I’ll be back good immediately. The tournament starts the next morning. Everything on the plane, approaching the next ACO Championships. is perfectly prepared and planned, carried out by the lovable and helpful organisers. Fritz Engau The whole thing was excellent! From the registration, the organisers, the This is the second time that I have visited this great tournament. Everyone hotel staff starting with Zoe and Elena, the restaurant staff were always is so friendly, the organisation staff, the GMs and the players themselves. helpful and friendly. Birgit, Falko, Tobias and the Arbiter were wonderful Where else can you go to have a holiday in the sunshine and play people. The resort facilities were perfect for the whole family. chess? Plenty of food and alcohol with great evening entertainment, highly recommended. I have registered for next year’s event. My wife and I are planning to bring our children and grandson with us. I know they too will Peter Merrifield enjoy their visit here even though they don’t play chess. GM Spyridon Skembris was really generous with chess knowledge and wisdom as he was always available to help us analyse our games. The seminars and, even more so, the individual game analyses by Congratulations and a big thank you to the organizers and staff! GM Lanka were real highlights! His enthusiasm, his lively lecturing style and last but not least his untiring willingness to be available Rolando Geronimo to everyone (and at every free moment!) for questions and game analysis were extraordinary for me! But you do not only profit from his enormous chess knowledge, he also conveys the enthusiasm and passion without which chess is inconceivable. At the age of 67, I felt 50 years As a veteran of six ACO tournaments - and they have all been fantastic younger “chesswise”!“ - I’d say Crete 2019 was the best yet. And there was hardly a mention of Brexit! We played thrilling chess at an incredible hotel, under blue Henryk Wiktor skies and a warm sun. Does it ever rain in Crete?
It was great experience going through my game postmortems with I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your excellent congenial grandmaster Spyridon Skembris. I learned a lot and took a organisation. I did not get a chance to do so during the event. All the few tips home. The All-inclusive Fodele Beach Hotel was everything more reason for me to do this now. It was a perfect tournament from we could ask for, from the waterpark at top of the hill to the exclusive my point of view, and I will be happy to come back next year! Perfect beach and clear sea at the bottom. Unfortunately the amazing cuisine organisation, great rooms, ideal free drinks, great supporting programme, and the exhaustive menu, especially those heavenly desserts, left a mark emphasising the international (21 nations) feel of the event - brilliant. on my waistline! Just a year to lose those extra kilos. All in all, just perfect! Thanks a lot!
David Gilbert Jürg Morf New dates, one week Price list 5* Fodele Beach Resort: 9 nights All-Inclusive earlier than 5th - 14th October 2020 before Registration until Registration by Registration by Registration from All prices per person 31st March 2020 31st May 2020 31st July 2020 1st August 2020 Double room standard EUR 899 EUR 949 EUR 999 EUR 1049
Double room sea view EUR 999 EUR 1049 EUR 1099 EUR 1149
Single room standard EUR 1349 EUR 1399 EUR 1449 EUR 1499
Single room sea view EUR 1499 EUR 1549 EUR 1599 EUR 1649
Further room categories such as suites, family rooms (2 adults + 1 child or 2 adults + 2 children) etc. on request: [email protected] Note: Since 2018 Greece has introduced a tourist tax for all hotels in the country. For 4 and 5 star hotels this tax is EUR 4 per room per night. The tax has to be paid directly at the hotel reception.
The following services are included for all players & accompanying persons: 9 nights in 5* Fodele Beach Resort Notes about registration All-Inclusive Free game analysis with a grandmaster Due to space limitations the number of Free grandmaster lectures (3 lectures per trainer) players in the tournament is limited. Free chess side programme (simul, blitz tournaments etc.) To guarantee a place, the hotel Free access to the fitness studio recommends registering early before 31st March 2020 Private hotel beach Free internet
BONUS: Free lectures and simul with GM Vlastimil Hort For further questions, please contact us: Places for the simul are limited and will be drawn during the event [email protected] Further information Arrive earlier or depart later
Rooms with sea view (limited) Would you like to extend your stay in Crete? No problem, you are welcome Are very popular and are therefore fully booked very early. to book as many days before or after the tournament at the Fodele Beach Resort as you like under the same conditions as during the tournament. Room bookings for accompanying person Prices depend on the type of room you choose. It is also possible to book rooms for accompanying persons who are not taking part in the tournament. Sometimes it is cheaper to book extra nights to obtain better or cheaper flight connections. Weather: The weather in October is mild and sunny with temperatures up to 25 de- Tip: If you register via our online form, the costs for extra nights will be grees. October is considered to be one the most beautiful months. automatically calculated and displayed. More information about registration will follow on the next page. Extra nights do not have to be selected at the Transfer from the airport: time of registration, but can also be booked at a later date. The hotel is 25 minutes away from the airport. Taxis operate at a fixed price. There is also a bus connection with a stop in Heraklion. Please contact us by email at [email protected] Registration
2020 ACO WORLD SENIOR CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 5th - 14th October 2020 Crete / Greece
To register for the 2020 ACO World Senior Championship please click on the link below. There you can fill in the online registration form and choose your accommodation. If you have difficulties with the online registration form, please send an email to: [email protected] or use the registration form on the following page.
https://amateurchess.com/registration-senior Registration Form Last name:______2020 ACO World Senior Chess Championship First name: ______
Organizer: Amateur Chess Organization GmbH, Cannstatterstr.13, 71394 Kernen, Germany Country:______
Step 1: Fill in this form (one form per person, accompanying persons also) Date of birth:______Fill in this form and send it either by email to: [email protected] by fax to: 0049 7151 910221 Address: ______
Step 2: Confirmation ______You will receive confirmation from ACO of the tournament and for your hotel booking How did you hear about us? Step 3: Transfer money Transfer the deposit payment of 20% of the total amount ______free of bank charges, to the following bank account: If so, with whom are you sharing the room? Bank: Postbank ______SWIFT/BIC: PBNKDEFF IBAN: DE65 6001 0070 0951 5937 03 Address of bank: 70148 Stuttgart, Germany Please choose your accommodation Beneficiary: Amateur Chess Organization GmbH (tick the box on the right) Reason for transfer: Seniors, your name
The remaining amount must be transferred by till 7th September 2020. Fodele Beach Resort Hotel Price per Price per (5th - 14th October 2020) person room registration until 31st March 2020 To register, please tick the following box:
Yes, I agree to the terms and conditions (on the next two pages) Double room standard EUR 899 EUR 1798
Double room sea view EUR 999 EUR 1998 Please indicate if you are a:
Single room standard EUR 1349 Player Rating:______Single room sea view EUR 1499 Accompanying person
I want to book extra nights. Number of extra nights: ______Date of arrival: ______Date of departure: ______Date, signature General Terms and Conditions of Amateur Chess Organization GmbH (ACO) 3.4. In the event of a substantial change to a key travel service or a price increase for the reasons above of more than 8%, the traveller is entitled to withdraw from the agreement free of charge or the traveller can ask to join an alternative tour if one is We would like to draw your attention at this point to our General Terms and Conditions; these supplement the legal provisions offered by the ACO. of §§ 651a-y of the German Civil Code and, insofar as effectively agreed, are an integral part of the package tour agreement 3.5. The traveller is entitled to claim a price reduction if corresponding costs (Clause 3.3.) decrease or change and this results entered into between yourself and us. Please take the time to read through these terms and conditions in peace and quiet. in lower costs for the ACO. Please get in touch should you have any questions and we would be only too pleased to assist you. 3.6. Substantial contractual changes and a price increase of more than 8% are only permitted with the consent of the traveller. The ACO shall inform the traveller of contractual changes, including the reasons for them, as soon as they are informed of the -1- Conclusion of the package tour agreement reasons for such changes, and shall provide the details on a permanent data carrier. The ACO can request that the traveller, 1.1. By registering for the tour, the traveller offers to conclude a binding travel tour agreement with Amateur Chess Organization within a reasonable period of time stipulated by the ACO, accepts the offer of a substantial change or a price increase of more GmbH (hereinafter referred to as the ACO). Registration can be undertaken in writing, electronically, verbally or by telephone. The than 8% or alternatively declares his or her withdrawal from the agreement. At the end of the period of time stipulated by the agreement comes into effect upon acceptance by the ACO. Acceptance need not be in any specific form. Upon or immediately ACO, it is assumed that the offer of a substantial contractual change or a price increase of more than 8% is accepted. Alongside after the conclusion of the agreement, the ACO shall provide the traveller with travel confirmation on a p ermanent data carrier. the possibility of accepting a substantial contractual change or a price increase of more than 8%, the ACO can offer the traveller 1.2. If the content of the travel confirmation deviates from the content of the registration, this represen ts a new offer from the ACO the option of taking part in an alternative tour. to which the ACO is committed for a period of 10 days. The agreement comes into being based on this new offer if the traveller expressly declares his or her the acceptance within the commitment period or pays a deposit or the full tour price. -4- Withdrawal of the traveller, replacement travellers and important insurance policies 1.3. The traveller is responsible for all contractual obligations of fellow travellers for whom he makes the travel booking, as he or she is for his or her own contractual obligations, provided that he or she has accepted this obligation by means of a specific 4.1. The traveller can withdraw from the tour at any time prior to the start of the journey. The key factor is the point at which the and separate declaration. declaration of withdrawal is received by the ACO. It is recommended that the traveller submits any withdrawal in writing. 4.2. If the traveller withdraws from the package tour agreement (cancellation) or does not arrive for the tour, the ACO loses -2- Payment its claim to the tour cost but can request a lump sum in compensation in accordance with § 651h II of the German Civil Code. 2.1. Payment towards the tour price prior to the end of the tour may only be requested or accepted if the ACO can point to a The compensations claim will be calculated in accordance with the following compensation lump sums. customer money credit protection agreement being in place, the ACO has informed the traveller of this in accordance with § 651t of the German Civil Code and has previously submitted to the customer a chattel paper as defined in § 651r (4) of the German The withdrawal costs are for each traveller: Civil Code. 2.2. After conclusion of the agreement and submission of the chattel paper, a deposit in the amount of 20% of the tour price Up to day 31 before the start of the tour 20% of the total price falls due. Between days 30 and 15 before the start of the tour 25% of the total price 2.3. The remaining tour price falls due for payment 28 days prior to the start of the tour if the tour can no longer be cancelled in Between days 14 and 8 before the start of the tour 45% of the total price accordance with Clause 5.1. Between days 7 and 1 before the start of the tour 60% of the total price In the case of bookings at short notice (less than 28 days prior to the start of the tour), the full tour price immediately falls due for On the day of departure or in the event of a no-show 70% of the total price payment upon handover of the travel documents if the tour can no longer be cancelled in accordance with Clause 5.1. If cancellation in accordance with Clause 5.1. is possible, the remaining payment only falls due at the end of the cancellation The key date for calculation is the day on which the declaration of withdrawal is received. period, although at least 28 days prior to the start of the tour. The traveller is at liberty to prove to the ACO that the ACO has incurred no damages at all or damages that amount to considerably 2.4. If the traveller is in arrears with payment of the deposit or remaining sum, the ACO is entitled, after first sending a reminder less than the lump sum withdrawal costs. If the damages incurred by the ACO are less than these costs or the lump sum amounts and setting a payment deadline (which is not complied with) and then threatening withdrawal, to withdraw from the agreement do not apply, the ACO shall calculate precisely the damages it has incurred by calculating compensation in accordance with and request compensation in the amount of the agreed lump-sum compensation (see Clause 4.2.). the tour price less the value of the expenses saved by the ACO and less those expenses that the ACO acquires through alternative use of the travel services. In the event of withdrawal, the ACO is obliged to immediately repay the tour price less the -3- Service and price changes compensation amount. 3.1. Changes to individual travel services that differ from the agreed content of the package tour agreement that become 4.3. If the traveller withdraws from the agreement due to the occurrence of unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances at or necessary after the conclusion of the agreement, and which the ACO have not brought about in bad faith, are only permitted if in the immediate vicinity of the destination that could have a substantially negative effect on the provision of the package tour or the changes are not substantial and the overall arrangements of the booked tour are not negatively affected. Transfer and flight the transport of people to the destination, the ACO cannot request any compensation and shall immediately refund the tour price times indicated are subject to change, unless this would cause unreasonable interference to an agreed night’s sleep. In the case to the customer. Please refer to § 651h III of the German Civil Code. of air travel, we reserve the right to change the ai rlines mentioned unless a specific airline has been expressly agreed. 4.4.Until the start of travel, the traveller can request that a third party takes the place of the traveller with respect to the traveller’s 3.2. Any declaration regarding changes to travel services may only be made prior to the start of the tour. rights and obligations arising from the agreement; please refer to the provisions of § 651e of the German Civil Code. The ACO is obliged to inform the traveller of changes immediately after becoming aware of the reasons for them by means of a The ACO can decline this request if the third party does not fulfil the contractual travel requirements. permanent data carrier. In the event of the agreement being transferred, the original traveller and the replacement participant are liable as joint debtors In the event of a substantial change, the ACO shall also provide details regarding the implications of the change for the tour price for the travel costs and for the additional costs due to the involvement of the third party. in accordance with § 651g III Clause 2 of the German Civil Code. The ACO must provide the traveller with proof of the extent of the additional costs due to the involvement of the replacement Substantial changes may not be implemented without the consent of the traveller - please refer to the provisions of §§ 651f and traveller. g of the German Civil Code. 4.5. It is recommended that a cancellation costs insurance policy (for example, with HanseMerkur Versicherung, www.hmrv.de) and an insurance policy to cover the costs of assistance, including return transport in the event of an accident, illness of death, 3.3. In accordance with the provisions of §§ 651f and g of the German Civil Code, the ACO reserves the right to change as are taken out (for example, with HanseMerkur Versicherung, www.hmrv.de). follows the agreed tour price in the event of an increase in transport costs (fuel and other energy sources), an increase in taxes and other charges for agreed travel services, such as tourist taxes, port and airport charges, or a change in the rates of exchange -5- Withdrawal by the ACO (such as in the event of the minimum number of participants not being achieved) applicable to the tour in question: a. If the transport costs, in particular fuel costs (or other energy sources), increase after the conclusion of the agreement, the 5.1. In the event that the minimum number of participants advertised is not achieved, the ACO can only withdraw from the ACO can increase the tour costs as follows: contract if aa. An increase based on a seat can be calculated and a proportion passed onto the traveller. a. the minimum number of participants (see right page under further information) required is stated in the pre-contractual bb. In other cases, the additional (increased) transport costs required by the transport company for each means of transport information and description of travel as well as the time by which the traveller must have received the declaration before the shall be divided by the number of seats and/or beds accommodated by the means of transport. The resulting increase for the contractually agreed tour start and individual seat can be requested from the traveller by the ACO. b. a clearly readable reference to these details is made in the travel confirmation. b. If there is an increase in fees that are in place at the time the package tour agreement is concluded and are payable by the The latest a withdrawal can be made is on the date notified to the traveller in the pre-contractual information and the travel ACO, such as port and airport charges and tourist tax, a proportion of this increase can be passed onto travellers by the ACO. confirmation. Please refer to the withdrawal periods ni accordance with § 651h IV of the German Civil Code. c. In the event of an increase in the exchange rates after the conclusion of the package tour agreement, the tour price can be If the ACO withdraws from the tour, the customer shall immediately be repaid any payments already made towards the cost of increased to the extent that the former increases the cost of the tour for the ACO. travel. d. If there is a subsequent change to the tour price, the ACO must inform the traveller of this immediately and provide the details 5.2. Please refer to § 651h IV No. 2 of the German Civil Code with regard to the legal withdrawal options available to the ACO on a permanent data carrier. The traveller must be informed no later than 20 days prior to the start of travel. due to unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances. -6- Guarantee 12.2. The court of jurisdiction of the ACO shall be the court that covers the company’s registered office in Kernen. 6.1. If contractually agreed travel services are not provided, the traveller can request redress. The failing must be notified 12.3. For legal action taken by the ACO against the traveller, the domicile of the traveller is the crucial factor unless the legal immediately to the local tour manager, to the ACO or to the travel agent. action is taken against registered traders or people who have no general court of jurisdiction within Germany, or against people 6.2. The traveller can request a corresponding reduction in the tour price for the period in which the tour is not provided in who have moved their domicile or normal place of residence outside Germany after the conclusion of the agreement, or whose accordance with the agreement. This reduction does not apply if the traveller intentionally neglects to inform ACO of the failing domicile or usual place of residence is unknown at the time the legal action is commenced. In these cases, the registered and, as a result, the ACO cannot provide redress. office of the ACO is the crucial factor. 6.3. If the tour is substantially impaired as a result of a failing, the traveller can terminate the package tour agreement in 12.4. The provisions in 13.1. to 13.3. are not applied if and to the extent that non-negotiable contractual conditions arising from accordance with § 651l of the German Civil Code. However, it is only permissible for the traveller to terminate the package tour international agreements are to be applied to the package tour agreement between the traveller and the ACO, something else agreement if the ACO has not provided redress after the traveller has stipulated a reasonable deadline for this. It is not necessary to the benefit of the traveller arises or if and tothe extent that that non-negotiable provisions in the Member State of the EU to to set a deadline if the redress is impossible, is refused by the ACO or if immediate termination is jus tified in the special interests which the customer belongs are more favourable to the customer than the regulations in these trading and travel conditions of the traveller. and the applicable German regulations.
-7- Liability -13- Arbitration procedure 7.1. The contractual liability of the ACO for damages, excluding physical injury, is limited to three times the tour price, insofar as The ACO will not take part in a dispute settlement procedure before a consumer arbitration board. To the extent that the ACO has not culpably caused such damages. involvement in a consumer dispute resolution procedure becomes obligatory after the printing of these terms and conditions, 7.2. Excursions offered and booked by the local tour manager with an independent organisation or by other people within an the ACO shall notify the traveller. By way of information, you are referred to the following online dispute resolution platform for independent organisation at the holiday destination (including theatre visits, sporting events etc.), transport services, sporting package tour agreements concluded by electronic means: activities and hire cars (and motorbikes) are not part of the contents of the package tour agreement between the traveller and https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/main/index.cfm?event=main.home2.show&lng=DE the ACO; the ACO accepts no liability for such services. 7.3. A claim for compensation against the ACO is limited or excluded insofar as a claim for compensation against the service -14- Other provisions provider arises or is only asserted under certain conditions or restrictions based on international agreements, or legal regulations 14.1. The invalidity of individual provisions in these terms and conditions does not mean that all the terms and conditions are based on such, which apply to the services to be provided by a service provider and can be or are excluded under certain invalid. Reference is made to § 306 of the German Civil Code. conditions. Please refer to the legal provisions of § 651p II of the German Civil Code. 14.2. These terms and conditions were last revised in January 2020.
-8- The traveller’s duty of cooperation -15- Data protection The traveller is obliged to cooperate, within the framework of statutory provisions, in the event of disruptions in performance, in The ACO guarantees the protection of personal information provided by travellers. order to avoid any damages or to minimise the latter. In particular, the traveller is obliged to immediately submit any complaints The ACO’s detailed data protection provisions and the traveller’s corresponding rights can be found at: to the local tour operator, to the ACO or the travel agency. If the traveller intentionally fails to report a failing, the traveller has https://amateurchess.com/datenschutzerklaerung/ no claim to a reduction (§ 651m of the German Civil Code) or compensation for damages (§ 651n of the German Civil Code) if The ACO is happy to send the traveller a hard copy of the data protection provisions if requested to do so. the ACO could not provide redress due to the failure not being notified. This does not apply if the notification is clearly futile or is unreasonable for other reasons. Damage or delays to luggage handed over during air travel should be reported immediately at -16- Tour operator the airport by submitting written notice of the damage to the airline responsible. The address and registered office of Amateur Chess Organization GmbH (ACO): Cannstatter Str. 13, 71394 Kernen. Contact: Tel.: 0160/1718759; Fax: 07151/910221, Email: [email protected]; registered with the District Court of Stuttgart -9- The ACO’s duty to provide assistance under number HRB748789 If the traveller gets into difficulties, the ACO must provide him or her with appropriate assistance without delay. Please refer to § 651q of the German Civil Code. If the traveller finds himself/herself in such a situation, it is recommended that he or she ______immediately makes contact with the tour manager or the ACO using the contact details provided in Clause 17. Further information: -10- Notification of claims, limitation period and non-assignment clause 10.1. Claims due to the tour not being provided in accordance with the contract must be submitted to the ACO at the address Minimum number of participants: stated in Clause 17. Claims against the ACO can also be submitted via the travel agent. It is recommended that claims are submitted in writing. Special deadlines apply to the notification of damage to luggage and luggage delays within the framework The minimum number of persons for the ACO World Senior Chess Championship 2020 on Crete (5th-14th October 2020) is of air transportation. Damage to luggage is to be reported within 7 days, and delayed luggage is to be reported within 21 days 150 persons (sum of players and accompanying persons). Resignation has to be made apparent to the client at least 5 weeks of the surrender of the luggage. prior to the agreed upon date of the tour. If at an earlier date it becomes apparent that the minimum number of participants will 10.2. In accordance with 651i III of the German Civil Code, the limitation period is two years for claims made by the traveller on not be reached, then we will immediately be forced to utilize our right to resign. account of failures. The limitation period commences on the day that the package tour should have ended under the contract. 10.3. Non-assignment clause: The assignment of claims of the traveller against the ACO to a third party is excluded. This prohibition does not apply in the case of a family trip that includes other family members amongst the travelling party.
-11- Passport, visa and health provisions 11.1. Before and agreement is signed, the ACO must notify travellers of conditions relating to passport and visa regulations (including the approximate time required to obtain a visa) as well as any applicable changes that occur before the start of travel. Before any agreement is signed, the ACO shall also dr aw your attention to specific health regulations (health policy formalities) of the destination country. The traveller should also find out in good time about infection and vaccinat ion measures for the agreed travel destination. Please consider the option of obtaining information from health authorities, doctors (travel medicine practitioners) and Institutes for Tropical medicine. 11.2. The traveller himself/herself is responsible for compliance with all important passport, visa and health regulations required for the provision of the tour. Any penalties, in particular the payment of withdrawal costs, that result from non-compliance with these regulations shall be paid by the traveller unless the penalties are the result of false information provided intentionally by the ACO or due to the lack of information.
-12- Choice of law and court of jurisdiction 12.1. Exclusively German law shall apply to the agreement and legal relationship between the traveller and the ACO. Insofar as German law is not applied for reasons of liability in overseas proceedings brought by the traveller against the ACO, German law shall still apply with regard to the legal consequences, such as with regard to the nature, scope and amount of claims brought by the traveller.