International chess tournament for the blind and partially sighted, organised by the Chess for the Blind Association (AEPA).
From Wednesday 31 October to Sunday 4 November 2018, Stade Louis II
The AÉPA was founded over sixty years ago to promote chess for players with visual impairment. Every year, a championship is organised in a French city, and this year Monaco has been chosen to host an international tournament to mark the association's sixtieth anniversary.
Around thirty blind and partially sighted players are expected to take part, playing against youngsters from Monaco and the local area.
TIMES
- Wednesday 31 October 2018 - Opening Ceremony (Stade Louis II) 3 pm- Round 1: 3.30 pm
- Thursday 1 November 2018 - Round 2: 9 am - Round 3: 3 pm
- Friday 2 November 2018 - Round 4: 9 am
- Saturday 3 November 2018 - Round 5: 9 am - Round 6: 3 pm
- Sunday 4 November 2018 - Round 7: 9 am, Closing Ceremony: 1 pm
REGISTRATION
Young people €25
Open to young players with an ELO rating under 1699
PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER BY EMAIL BY 28 October (limited places) with the organiser:
Email: [email protected]
Tel. +33 650576354