GENERAL REGULATIONS
1. Invitation
Turkish Chess Federation and the European Chess Union have the honour to invite all the National Federations members of the European Chess Union to participate EUROPEAN YOUTH CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP organized in Antalya, Türkiye between 05 (arrival) - 15 (departure) November, 2022.
2. Participants & Registration
2.1. Each federation can register one (1) player in each category - under 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 (boys and girls), the maximum number of twelve (12) players (“invited players”).
2.2. The players placed 1-3 in the European Youth Chess Championship 2019 will have the personal right to participate in the championship in the corresponding age-category or a higher age- category if they fulfil the conditions that they have not reached the age of 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 or 18 years, respectively, by January 1, 2022. The champions of the European Youth Chess Hybrid Championship 2021 will have the personal right to participate in the championship in the corresponding age-category or a higher age- category if they fulfil the conditions that they have not reached the age of 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 or 18 years, respectively, by January 1, 2022.
2.3. In order to ensure proper championship standards, all invited players and extra players have to register through their national federations. The entry form should be filled in by the national federation on the official website of the championship. Registration must be done before September 5, 2022 (registration deadline). After that federations will not be able to register or modify their registration. After this date all the registrations must be confirmed by the organizer and the ECU.
2.4. Each federation can register unlimited number of extra players.
2.5. According to the ECU Rules (Article B.14.5.1) for youth championships the players are obliged to stay in one of the official hotels.
2.6. Access to playing areas, venues and the hotels will be allowed only to people accredited by the organizer.
3. Venue, Dates & Schedule
3.1. The championship will be held in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 05 (day of arrival) to November 15 (day of departure), 2022. The venue of the championship is Pine Beach Hotel Convention Center.
3.2. Schedule of championship:
Saturday 5th November Arrival day
Sunday 6nd November 09:30 Technical meeting
Sunday 6nd November 14:00 Opening ceremony
Sunday 6nd November 15:00 1st round
Monday 7rd November 15:00 2nd round
Tuesday 8th November 15:00 3rd round
Wednesday 9th November 15:00 4th round
Thursday 10th November 15:00 5th round
Friday 11st November 15:00 6th round
Saturday 12nd November 15:00 7th round
Sunday 13rd November 15:00 8th round
Monday 14th November 10:00 9th round
Monday 14th November 17:00 Closing ceremony
Tuesday 15th November Departure date
3.3. Players from those federations, which are not represented at the technical meeting, may not be paired according to the decision of ECU board.
3.4. There may be seminars for FIDE trainers, FIDE arbiters and international organizers held during the championship. More information will be published on the official website at least two months before the event.
4. Fees
4.1. In accordance with the ECU regulations the entry fee of 65 EUR is required for each invited player and player with a personal right; and 130 EUR for each extra player.
4.2. According to the ECU regulations, federations are obliged to make the payment of the ECU fee on the ECU bank account before the start of the championship. If the entry fee does not reach the ECU bank account by the end of the second round, these participants will not be paired in subsequent rounds. The ECU fees must be paid to the account of the European Chess Union:
Bank: Credit Suisse, Postfach 357, CH - 6301 Zug
Account number: 1835105-42
Holder: European Chess Union
National Bank Code: 4835
BIC: CRESCHZZXXX
IBAN Code: CH3604835183510542000
4.3. The organization fee of 100 EUR for all participants (invited players, players with personal right, heads of delegation, extra players and accompanying persons) must be paid by 5th September, 2022 to the bank account of the organizer.
5. Travel conditions
5.1. The organizer will arrange the transfer from Antalya airport to the official hotels. The transfer upon arrival (04 – 05 November) and upon departure (15 November) will be free of charge for all registered participants.
6. System & Rate of Play
6.1. The championship is based on Swiss system in accordance with the ECU Championship Rules and FIDE Rules of Chess. The time rate will be 90 minutes for 40 moves plus 30 minutes for the rest of the game with an increment of 30 seconds per move, starting from move one.
Default time is 15 minutes after the start of each round.
7. Ranking & Tie-Break System
7.1. The order of players that finish with the same number of points shall be determined by application of the following tie-breaking procedures in sequence, proceeding from (a) to (b) to (c) to (d) to (e) the extent required:
(a) Results of direct encounters between the tied players (If all the tied players have met each other, the sum of points from these encounters is used. The player with the highest score is ranked number 1 and so on. If some but not all have played each other, the player with a score that could not be equaled by any other player (if all such games had been played) is ranked number 1 and so on.)
(b) Buchholz Cut 1
(c) Buchholz
(d) The greater number of games played with black
(e) The greater number of wins.
In the case of unplayed games, for the calculation of tiebreak criteria the current FIDE Championship Rules shall be applied.
8. Qualifying & Prizes 11.1.
8.1. The first three players in each group will be awarded medals; the first six players in each group will be awarded medals and diplomas.
9. Arbiters & Appeals Committee
9.1. The Chief and Deputy Arbiters and the Appeals committee members will be appointed by the European Chess Union.
10. Appeals Procedure
10.1. Protests against decisions of the Chief Arbiter must be submitted in written form to the Chairman of the appeals committee within one hour after Championship of the respective game.
The protest must be accompanied with the sum of 200 €, as a deposit from the signatory. If the appeal is granted, the sum shall be returned immediately. If the appeal is refused, the deposit is forfeited to the European Chess Union. The appeal must be lodged by the player. The decisions of the Appeals Committee are final.
11. Lodging & Meals
11.1. Accommodation with all inclusive (all drinks included except alcohol bevarege) will be provided from Nov 05 till Nov 15 as follows:
Pine Beach Hotel 5*, (in to the playing hall, 2500 persons)
Rooms Room Format Price person/night
Family Room Main Building / Bungalov 70 EUR
Standard Triple Main Building / Bungalov 75 EUR
Standard Double/Twin Main Building / Bungalov 79 EUR
Standard Single Main Bulding / Bungalov 95 EUR
Papillon Ayscha Hotel 5*, (500m from the playing hall, 250 persons)
Rooms Room Format Price person/night
Family Room Main Building / Bungalov 70 EUR
Standard Triple Main Building / Bungalov 75 EUR
Standard Double/Twin Main Building / Bungalov 79 EUR
Standard Single Main Bulding / Bungalov 95 EUR
In case of need more hotels of similar quality/price will be added.
11.2. The federations are served on the first came - first served basis.
11.3. All participants will be accommodated with all inclusive (all drinks included except alcohol bevarege) in single, double or triple rooms of “standard” category. Booking and 50% payment of the rooms must be made and sent to the organizer no later than 5th September, 2022. The booking is considered to be assured when organization fees are paid. All participants are obliged to stay at official hotels. The rest of the payments must be finalized till 5 November, 2022.
Extra players, coaches and accompanying persons who are registered after September 5, 2022 pay extra charge of 100 EUR each and can register only under the organizer’s confirmation.
11.4. All the above-mentioned payments are non-refundable if the booking is cancelled.
12. Bank account for accommodation and registration:
Payments for accommodation must be deposit at the following bank account:
Bank: Turkiye Is Bankasi
Branch Name: Ankara Bank
Swift Code (BIC): ISBKTRISXXX
Account holder name: Turkiye Satranc Federasyonu
Account number (IBAN):
TR500006400000242003881023
Sender should pay all bank commissions.
12.1. After online registration has been completed of the championship by the national federation, an invoice with all necessary bank details for payment will be sent. 50% payment of organization fees, accommodation and transfer costs must be paid to the account of the organizer by 5th September, 2022.
12.2. All bank commissions must be paid by the sender, if they are not paid, the organizer will
provide an invoice which must be paid before the start of the championship.
13. Additional Regulations
13.1. Flashes may be used only in the first ten minutes of each round. Only the players and arbiters shall be allowed in the actual playing area, except with the express permission of the Chief Arbiter.
13.2. The European Anti-Cheating rules are valid for all the European Championships. (Article Q of of the ECU Championship Rules).
13.3. During European Youth Championship random Anti-Cheating inspections are possible.
14. Covid – 19 and Health Protocol
14.1. During the championship there will be Medical Services according to the ECU and FIDE Championship Regulations. You can find all information for Covid - 19 at the link below;
15. Local Information
15.1. The standard voltage in Türkiye is 220 Volts. The local currency is TL.
16.Visas
16.1. All participants applying for a visa must sent the copy of the passport (the pages with the photograph and main data) and a confirmation from their Chess Federation before 5th September 2022. A digital scan of the photo of each player and accompanying person must be sent by email to the organizing committee.
The Tournament Director will supply official letters of invitation only after all the payments are effected (registration and accommodation fees for every member of the delegation).
You can find all information for visas at the link below;
Before making travel plans, we strongly remind you to contact your embassy in our country and get information about current restrictions.
17. Contact information
IO Ümit KÜÇÜKAHMETOĞLU
Tournament Director
E – Mail : eycc2022@tsf.org.tr
IO Fırat YALÇIN
Organization Director
Mehmet Sedat FIRAT
General Director
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