European Schools Chess Championship 2014 begins in Greece June 13

Hello chess friends, the European Schools Chess Championship 2014 begins June 13 in Kavala, Greece. The popular chess event will run until June 27 and here are the details via the official website.

Each National Federation or School Association or schools may enter an unlimited number of players in each of the 12 age groups. In case that one girl group has less than 10 participants, it will be merged with the same open age group category. 

Entitled to participate are players (Boys & Girls) who shall not have reached the age: 

Of 7, by 1st January 2014 (date of birth – January 1st, 2007 and after) – Tournament Under 7; 
Of 9, by 1st January 2014 (date of birth – January 1st, 2005 and after) – Tournament Under 9; 
Of 11, by 1st
January 2014 (date of birth– January 1st, 2003 and after) – Tournament Under 11; 
Of 13, by 1st January 2014 (date of birth – January 1st, 2001 and after) – Tournament Under 13; 
Of 15, by 1st January 2014 (date of birth – January 1st, 1999 and afer) – Tournament Under 15; 
Of 17, by 1st January 2014 (date of birth – January 1st, 1997 and after) – Tournament Under 17; 

Participants from the European Small Nations (FIDE Zone 1.10) have a 50% discount on registration and transportation fees. 

Accommodation and board will be provided at Galaxy Hotel (4 star) and Lucy Hotel (5 stars). Playing Hall is the City Conference Hall in walking distance. Every player is obliged to lodge at the official hotels. Every accompanying person that requests a visa from the Organizing Committee is obliged to lodge at the official hotels. Bookings are made only through the Organizing Committee (through registrations and bookings forms). 

The first European winner in each open age category is the European School Champion for 2014 and the first European girl in each girl age category is the European Girl School Champion for 2014. They will be awarded with trophies and special diplomas. 

The 6 first winners (U7, U9, U11, U13, U15, and U17) and the 6 Girl winners (U7, U9, U11, U13, U15, and U17) according to FIDE regulations will play as invited players in the 2015 World School Chess Championships in Singapore. 

GENERAL STANDINGS PRIZES 
6 open Champions 
(U7,U9, U11, U13, U15, U17) 
Invited participants World School 2015 
Special Gifts 
TROPHIES 
6 Girl Champions 
(U7,U9, U11, U13, U15, U17) 
Invited participants World School 2015 
Special Gifts 
TROPHIES 
Position 2-3 in each Category Chess Gifts Trophies 
Position 4-6 in each category Chess Gifts Medals 

SPECIAL PRIZES (total 10) 
1st player born 2006 (U9) 
1st girl born 2006 (GU9 ) 
Chess Gifts MEDALS 
1st player born 2004 (U11) 
1st girl born 2004 (GU11) 

Chess Gifts 
MEDALS 
1st player born 2002 (U13) 
1st girl born 2002 (GU13) 

Chess Gifts 
MEDALS 
1st player born 2000 (U15) 
1st player born 2000 (GU15) 

Chess Gifts 
MEDALS 
1st player born 1998 (U17) 
1st player born 1998 (GU17) 

Chess Gifts 
MEDALS 

TEAM PRIZES (total 3) 

Three special trophies for country or school delegations of 5 participants, which will play at least in 3 age groups (winners will be named according to the best 5 individual results). 

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