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Teams

  • Each team will have six players with a maximum total team grade of 1000 ECF (or 600 ECF for the 600 section).
  • Grades to used (in order of priority)
               1. Current ECF grade
               2. FIDE grade converted to ECF - Formula to use ECF = ( ELO - 600 ) / 8  
               3. Other National Grades
               4. North West ELO Grade  
  • Ungraded players to count as 150 in the 1000 section and 100 in the 600 section.
  • A player may only play for one team.

Time

  • Each player will have 90mins for all moves.
  • Start time 7:45pm prompt (please arrive at 7:30pm for administration).

Draw

  • It will be an all play all or Swiss (depending on numbers).

Equipment

  • All equipment will provided.

Arbiters

  • an arbiter/controller will be in charge on the night in case of disputes or rule clarifications.

Captain's Duties

  • Arrange six players to attend all of the fixtures.
  • Fill out the team sheet.
  • Report the result of the match to the Controller.
Last Updated on Saturday, 30 May 2009 10:48