The schedule of this calendar could be modified in case of organizational need. Each player will be notified personally and well in advance of the changes that are made.

8. PRESENTATION TO GAMES

Players who do not show up within 60 minutes after the start of the game will lose that game.

An unexcused absence will result in elimination from the tournament. The player must excuse his non-appearance, if necessary, stating the reasons that justify it and ensuring his presence in the following Rounds. Such justification and guarantee shall be assessed in the first instance by the Chief Referee, whose decision may be appealed to the Appeals Committee.

If a player wants to be paired in the next Round, he/she must urgently contact the organization by phone to justify the absence before the end of the Round in progress.

Two non-appearances, even if justified, will mean withdrawal from the tournament unless otherwise decided by the referee.

9. BYES

A maximum of 4 half-point byes (zero if the player wishes) may be requested up to Round 7.

The byes must be requested exclusively to the main referee, in writing signed by the player, in the game room using the form prepared by the organization (whatsapp, verbal, telephone or other means is expressly prohibited). They may be requested during the first two hours of play of each Round. The referee may extend this period.

BYEs for Rounds 1 and 2 must be requested through the website until October 24. These BYEs will be valid only if they receive an affirmative answer from the referee.

10. TIE-BREAKING SYSTEM

The tie-break system for tournament will be as follows and in the following order:

1. Buchholz -1. Buchholz FIDE least the worse result.
2. Buchholz Total. Total Buchholz FIDE
3. G.E. Games you decided to play.
4. Most number of games won. 
5. Number of wins with black pieces. 
6. APPO. Average of perfect tournament performances of opponents.

11. PLAYER CONTROL, SECURITY AND ACCESS TO THE PLAYING AREA

In order to be paired in the first round, all participants must have collected their accreditation. 

There will also be a CONTROL OF REGISTRANTS during the competition in order to include them in the different prize lists for which they are eligible.

In order to participate in the competition, players are obliged, if applicable, to submit to a Personal Security Inspection with electronic and radiofrequency device detectors as many times as required. This inspection may be requested at any time by a member of the Security Company contracted for the security of the tournament or by any of the members of the auxiliary team of the organization as well as the referees. In case of refusal, the player will be immediately expelled from the competition, and will be communicated to the Management of the Hotel Meliá Benidorm and to the national and international federations as appropriate.

The playing area will open 30 minutes before the start of each round for participants. 

Players must present their accreditation at the entrance to the playing area and hold it during their stay in it.

At this entrance, each player may be checked electronically and by radio frequency.  This control could also be carried out at any time during the Round (entrance and exit of toilets, etc.). 

12. BEHAVIORAL RULES

1. Players are not allowed to leave the playing area without permission from the arbiter. The term “playing area” is understood to be the one made up of the playing areas, rest areas, toilets and any others designated by the referee. The player in play is not allowed to leave the playing area without permission from the arbiter. 
2. The players, once their games are over, will leave the game room. They must deliver the scoresheets, duly completed, with the greatest diligence and using the shortest possible time. Analyzing is not allowed in the playing area. An analysis room will be set up and the hotel lobby, FAN ZONE and cafeteria will also be available for analysis.
3. Taking photographs and making videos in the playing area during the games is NOT allowed. The organization has professional staff hired for this. If you would like a special or personal photo, you can ask for permission, and it will be taken.
4. The communication staff of the Organization or accredited members of the media may take photographs or videos throughout the game, with the express permission of the arbiter and if they do not produce noise or disturbing lights, nor is their attitude annoying or affecting players’ attention, nor does it interfere with games. 
5. With regard to electronic devices, players are prohibited from possessing such devices, unless expressly authorized by the head referee. The Organization installs at the entrance to the room an area / closet with hangers where each player can leave his jacket. It is strictly forbidden to bring mobile phones/electronic communication watches into the playing room.

13. APPEALS COMMITTEE

If you disagree with the decision of an assistant or deputy referee, you must verbally complain to the main referee at the same time. 

Against the decision of the main referee, you have the right to appeal to the Appeals Committee. To do so, you must state your intention to appeal. Once the game is over, you will have a period of 30 minutes to submit your appeal in writing, together with a deposit of 20 euros, which will be forfeited in the event of a negative decision.

The Appeals Committee shall consist of the Tournament Director, who shall act as Chairman, two international referees (one from each tournament), and one player from each tournament.  This Committee shall resolve all claims made by players against referee’s decisions.

14. REGULATIONS

Any aspect not described in these Technical Bases will be resolved according to the regulations of the International Chess Federation (FIDE).

15. CLASSIFICATION

The distribution of prizes will be carried out following the strict order of classification given by the tiebreakers.

16. PRIZES

The prizes will not be cumulative in any case. 

The  payment  will  be  made  by  bank  transfer  (only  to  countries  that  use  the  banking  system  with  IBAN  code  and BIC/SWIFT system) or through another electronic payment system (Paysend, Paypal, Transferwise,…).

In the ELO sections, all players with an ELO lower than that of the winning section will be eligible for a prize.  

The criteria for the distribution of prizes will be the following:  

1. The highest value prize will have preference  
2. In the event that a player opts for two prizes of the same value in different classifications to which he can choose, the order of choice will be as follows:   
   a)   General
   b)   ELO tranches in descending order
   c)   Valencian Community
   d)   Staying at the hotel

All prizes will  be  distributed  in  strict  order  of  classification,  and  the  current  legal  withholding  will  be  applied  on account of personal income tax. A distinction will be made between players with residence in Spain, non-residents in Spain but resident in the EU, and the Rest of the World. 

The prizes can be consulted on the Benidorm Chess Open website. 

The list of awarded players and the amounts will be available in the “Additional Information” tab on the info64.org 

website minutes after the end of the open.

17. ACCEPTANCE TECHNICAL RULES

Registration in the tournament implies acceptance of these TECHNICAL RULES.  

18. TECHNICAL BODIES

ORGANIZATION: Caballo Blanco Benidorm Chess Club, with the collaboration of Hotel Meliá Benidorm 

and the Valencian Chess Federation.

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR: Alfonso Vilches del Castillo 

SPONSORSHIP: His Excellency Benidorm City Council, Diputacion Alicante and Generalitat Valenciana.