Upcoming events:
XYChess October Classic A & B:
Welcome all to Malta for the XYChess October Classic!
Located at the Kennedy Nova Hotel along the Gzira seafront, a perfect venue, right on the promenade with lots of cafes and restaurants nearby. Enjoy the warm spring weather and some great chess! 7 Round Swiss system with Open A and Open B (U1800): 1 game per day. Rounds start at 2pm allowing lots of time for sight seeing and other activities during the bright Maltese daytime as well as enjoyment of Malta’s nightlife after the games! Please look at the Results / Archive section for similar tournaments from 2017 to 2022. There is also a regularly updated list of entries for the 2022 participants.
Playing dates: 3rd October - 9th October
Swiss system, 7 rounds
Venue: Kennedy, Gzira Malta
Time control :
90 mins + 30 secs / move to finish
Schedule:
2nd October arrival
3rd October 1pm-1:30pm - registration (just confirm attendance)
Round 1 : 3rd October @ 2pm
Round 2 : 4th October @ 2pm
Round 3 : 5th October @ 2pm
Round 4 : 6th October @ 2pm
Round 5 : 7th October @ 2pm
Round 6 : 8th October @ 2pm
Round 7 : 9th October @ 2pm
10th October departure
NOTE: the organizer reserves the right to change the playing time in case of specific hotel requirements
Games will be played in a stunning, well ventilated hall with all Covid-safe protocols in place.
Available Packages: (Please contact me directly for triple room or other requirements)
Package A: 8 nights , single BB - 530 Euros
Package A Sea View (with Balcony): 8 nights , single BB - 790 Euros
Package B: 8 nights, double BB - 390 Euros (per person)
Package B Sea View (with Balcony): 8 nights, double BB - 520 Euros (per person)
Package C: 8 nights double BB (one player + accompanying person) - 680 Euros (includes both people)
Package C Sea View (with balcony): 8 nights double BB (one player + accompanying person) - 840 Euros (includes both people)
Triple Room, additional (or less) nights, or any other specific requirements - please contact me directly.
ALL packages include entry to the tournament.
Prizes: 600 Euros in Silver Filigree artwork. 200 / 100 for 1st, 2nd in Both Open A & B
For any questions / different packages / additional information kindly contact
Clarence Psaila - Clarence_247@yahoo.co.uk , Mob / WhatsApp: +35679050843