BECKENHAM & BROMLEY CHESS CLUB

INTERNAL COMPETITIONS September 2002 - May 2003

The rules for the competition for our two cups remain the same this year as for last. The one competition is divided into two parts. Matches played in the competition will count towards both parts, but each part will produce different winners at the end of the season.

The winner of the Club Championship will be the person who wins and draws most games and therefore scores most points. This is intended to find the best player who is reasonably active in internal games.

The winner of the participation trophy will be the person who accumulates the most grading points, with points being given even for losing. This is intended to find the player who participates most in internal games to a reasonable standard.

Rules

· Anyone plays anyone

· Normal rules apply

· Standard rate of play is 1 hour to complete the game

· Alternatively by agreement of both players, 30 moves in 1hr. 5 mins with 20 mins qp finish -[games played at this rate may be sent for grading, but both players must consent to sending them for grading before start of play]

· Toss for colours

· Play at club [providing enough time available] or elsewhere

· Either player reports result to controller on form provided

· Controllers decision in event of dispute is final [although he may consult others if he wishes]

Scoring

Club Championship [for the Club Champion Cup]

· 1 point for a win, half point for a draw.

· Highest number of points wins at end of May 2002

· In case of equality, highest graded player will win. If still equal, play off [rules to be decided by tournament controller]

Participation Trophy [for the West Wickham Cup]

· Win scores opponents grade + 50 or own grade + 10 whichever is the more

· Lose scores opponents grade - 50 or own grade - 10 whichever is the less

· Draw scores opponents grade

· Ungraded players will be given a notional grade until 4 or more games have been played, whether in internal or external competitions.

· Cannot be won by winner of club championship in same year.

· In case of equality, lowest graded player will win. If still equal, play off [rules to be decided by tournament controller]