Sam Black Memorial Blitz

Tournament Rules

1.   Entry will only be accepted if all appropriate late entry fees are paid.

2. Grades used will be in the following descending order: X-D Jan 2012 Rapid-play; Jul 2011 Rapid-play; Jan 2012 Standard; Jul 2011 Standard.

3.  Only players with current published ECF grades (from the list above) will eligible for entry to the Challengers and the Grading prizes.

4. Use of excessive force when using the clocks will result in the automatic loss of the game.

5. “Clock-and-move” will be used during this tournament. A move will not be considered completed until once the clock has be stopped.

6. If both "flags" are found to have fallen the game is drawn, regardless of whose flag fell first.

7. To claim a win on time the claiming player’s clock must be stopped. If their flag falls before their clock is stopped the game is drawn.

8. The North Circular Chess League reserves the right to increase or reduce the prize fund depending on the number of entries.

9. By entering the tournament players except that any prize they win may be paid in the form of a cheque.

20. The decision of the tournament director is final.