Chess lovers are cordially invited to participate in one of four open chess tournaments in Jerusalem, Israel.

10.7 Sunday 16:30 Opening ceremony 17:00 Round 1	11.7 Monday 11:00 Round 2 17:00 Round 3	12.7 Tuesday 17:00 Round 4
13.7 Wednesday 17:00 Round 5	14.7 Thursday 17:00 Round 6	15.7 Friday 9:00 Round 7  15:00 Closing ceremony

Grandmaster Arkadij Naiditsch German champion 2007 2584

Grandmaster Tamir Nabaty Israeli champion 2016 Rating 2636

Alexander Huzman GM 2570 Second in Israeli championship 2014

Bortnyk, Olexandr GM 2568 World U18 champion

Anatoly Vaisser GM 2509 World seniors champion

Yuliya Shvayger WIM 2376 Highest ranked Israeli female player

7 Rounds Open A Players with rating of 2000 or above

7 Rounds Open B Players with rating of 1800 to 2200

5 Rounds Open C Players with rating up to 1900     (without rounds 2, 6)

5 Rounds Amateurs Unrated players     (without rounds 4, 5)

Participation is open to all players with an active player card at the time of the tournament. The Amateur Tournament is open to unrated players, no active player card is required. The results of the Open A, Open B and Open C tournaments will be reported to FIDE

Venue: Hebrew University Secondary School 1 Rupin Road, Jerusalem Registration: 1. Online, at this site. 2. Via text message, to Alon +972-52-2688666 or Shaul +972-50-7540424. Please indicate the tournament name and player number 3. By email, to web.jeruchess@gmail.com Tournament structure: Swiss System. Draws must not be offered prior to the elapse of 30 moves . Rate of play: 40 moves in 90 minutes, then the rest of the game in 30 minutes, with an increment of 30 seconds per move starting at the first move. Recommended hotels in the vicinity of the tournament: Jerusalem Gardens, Jerusalem Park , Ramada Jerusalem, Rabin Youth Hostel and Guest House.

Participation fees: Open A:250 NIS, Open B and Open C: 180 NIS, Amateurs: 50 NIS Payment in cash or by check payable to JeruChess. Wire transfer in "Pepper Pay" app to 0507540424 (Jeruchess club) A discount of 20 NIS will be given to juniors, students, Yeshiva students, soldiers, Olim up to 3 years in Israel, seniors and JeruChess members. Grandmasters are exempt from payment if they register in advance. International Masters receive a 50% discount. The above participation fees apply to registration prior to June 15. Late registration will be contingent on availability and will be subject to a 50 NIS surcharge. Late registration is possible on the opening day until 15:00 only.

Total prize fund: 55,000 NIS

Open A 1) 10,500 NIS 2) 8,000 NIS 3) 6,000 NIS 4) 3,500 NIS 5) 2,500 NIS Best female player: 1000 NIS Best senior player: 1000 NIS Best junior up to 18: 1) 1000 NIS 2) 500 NIS Best player up to 2400: 1000 NIS Best player up to 2200 rating: 800 NIS Best JeruChess members: 1) 600 NIS 2) 400 NIS

Open B 1) 3,000 NIS 2) 2,250 NIS 3) 1,500 NIS 4) 750 NIS 5) 450 NIS Best female player: 300 NIS Best senior player: 1) 300 NIS 2) 150 NIS Best junior up to 16: 1) 200 NIS 2) 100 NIS Best player up to 2000: 1) 450 NIS 2) 300 NIS Best JeruChess members: 1) 450 NIS 2) 300 NIS

Open C 1) 1,200 NIS 2) 750 NIS 3) 450 NIS 4) 300 NIS 5) 250 NIS Best player up to 1600: 200 NIS Best female player: 200 NIS Best senior player: 200 NIS Best junior up to 12: 200 NIS Best JeruChess member: 200 NIS

Amateurs Chess prizes to the first 5 places in total value of 1500 NIS. Elegant chess set, chess clock and chess books.

Beauty prizes:
200 NIS to the most attractive game in every round. The winning game will be determined by a committee appointed by the organizers. The prize will be awarded to the winner, and in the case of a draw shall be divided equally between the two players. Players may submit a nomination for the beauty prize in all four tournaments.

The prizes in each category are conditional on the participation of at least five players in that category. If a certain category is cancelled, the prize will be transferred to another category according to the decision of the organizers.
Prizes will be distributed at the Closing Ceremony which will take place half an hour after the last round. Recipients of the prizes are required to attend the Closing Ceremony.
The games on the main tables will be broadcast live on this site, and will be available on the website after the tournament.
The Amateur Tournament is for unrated players. The organizers reserve the right to preserve the character of the Amateur Tournament. Rate of play in the Amateur Tournament: 50 minutes + 10 seconds per move.
Refreshments will be served throughout the tournament at no cost.
The tournament t-shirt will be provided as a free gift for every participant. Please indicate preferred size during registration.

Rules for handling tie-breaks :
1. Median, then Buchholz and finally number of victories.
2. Monetary prizes will be distributed according to the Hort system.
3. No multiple prizes.

Regards,
JeruChess management and the Japhet family