Welcome to the thirteenth edition of Göteborg Open!
The tournament has attracted several international shogi players during previous years and we hope this will be the case again. We are looking forward to meet you all in Göteborg 24th to 25th of November. The venue is located in the central part of Göteborg, close to shops, hotels and restaurants. All participants are welcome to join a common dinner on Saturday evening.
Venue
Göteborgs Schackcentrum, Vegagatan 20
Tram: no. 1 Stop: Prinsgatan
Bus: no. 60 Stop: Oskar Fredriks kyrka
Registration
For pre-registration, contact Martin Danerud at martin.danerud@telia.com
or register yourself at http://shogi.se/forum -> Tävlingar -> Göteborg Open -> Pre-registration 2012
Personal registration: November 24th latest 11.45
Fee: 100 SEK
Schedule
Saturday:
Round 1: 12.00
Round 2: 15.00
Round 3: 18.00
Sunday:
Round 4: 08.00
Round 5: 10.30
Round 6: 13.30
Thinking time and pairing
Thinking time: 45 minutes + 40 seconds byo-yomi
Pairing: Swiss using Swiss Perfect.
Prizes
Prizes will be given to places 1-3 and the rating prizes to the best players, 1-5 kyu, 6-10 kyu och 11-20 kyu.
Prize giving around 16.00.
Dinner at Saturday night
On Saturday night we will dine together on a nearby resturant (with resonable prizes). Please inform us if you like to join latest November 18th.
Recommendated places to stay
Slottskogens vandrarhem: http://www.sov.nu
Masthuggsterassens vandrarhem: http://www.mastenvandrarhem.com
Göteborgs minihotell: http://www.minihotel.se/
Hotell Lilton: http://www.lilton.se/Default.aspx.htm
Aprikosens bed and breakfast: http://www.aprikosenbab.se/index.htm
For a limited number of players there is a possibility to stay at the venue. Please contact Martin Danerud if you want to do that. You have to bring a pillow case and linen. A stay at the venue costs 80 SEK per night.
More alternatives places to stay, can be found on Cityguide.se
Welcome to Göteborg Open!
Martin Danerud and Göteborg Shogi Society