GM Gretarsson on fire at Icelandic Open with 8/9
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Standings after 9 rounds
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The Icelandic Open Chess is a 10-round Swiss tournament taking place from 1-9 June 2018 in Reykjavik. Chess players receive 90 minutes for the entire game, plus a 30-second increment starting from move one. Official website: icelandicopenchess.com
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ChessEntry fees
- GM/WGM/IM/WIM – Free
- FM/WFM €50
- Entry fee for non titled Icelandic and foreign players will be €100
- Players under 16 years old €50
Chess Prizes
- The Icelandic Chess Champion will receive € 500
- The Icelandic Women’s Chess Champion will receive € 500
- The Icelandic Youth Champion (u22) will receive a ISK 50.000 travel allowance for a overseas chess tournament.
The Icelandic Open (regardless of nationality)
1 € 2.000
2 € 1.250
3 € 750
4 € 600
5 € 400
Total € 5.000
Womens prizes (regardless of nationality)
1 € 500
2 € 300
3 € 200
Total € 1.000
Special prizes
Best result according to own rating (2001-) € 250
Best result according to own rating (1000-2000) € 250
Total € 500
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All prizes total € 7.500
In case of equal points in rating prizes and special prizes, then tie break-points will decide. For the main prizes (place number 1 – 5), prizes will be divided with Hort-system among equally ranked players . All prizes will be paid with electronic wire transfer.
Full standings here: