FIDE Women's Grand Swiss 2023, October 23 to November 6, IoM

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Mick Norris
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FIDE Women's Grand Swiss 2023, October 23 to November 6, IoM

Post by Mick Norris » Tue Mar 21, 2023 10:28 am

Douglas Isle of Man; round 1 25 October, rest day 31 October, final round 5 November

FIDE
The total prize fund for Women’s Grand Swiss is USD 140,000 (compared to 125,000 in 2021) and the number of prizes has increased from 20 to 23
Daily and travel allowances also have grown significantly.

Each registered player receives:

An Accommodation & Meals Daily Allowance of USD 150 for each night spent on IOM, up to a maximum of fourteen nights (i.e. up to a maximum allowance of USD 2,100 per player).
A Travel Allowance. The chess federation to which the player belongs shall determine the amount*:
USD 950 for all players belonging to a chess federation in Europe.
USD 1,600 for players belonging to a chess federation from the rest of the world.
*The Organiser retains the right to compensate the travel fee according to the actual residence of the player.
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LawrenceCooper
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Re: FIDE Women's Grand Swiss 2023, October 23 to November 6, IoM

Post by LawrenceCooper » Tue Mar 21, 2023 9:39 pm

Mick Norris wrote:
Tue Mar 21, 2023 10:28 am
Douglas Isle of Man; round 1 25 October, rest day 31 October, final round 5 November

FIDE
The total prize fund for Women’s Grand Swiss is USD 140,000 (compared to 125,000 in 2021) and the number of prizes has increased from 20 to 23
Daily and travel allowances also have grown significantly.

Each registered player receives:

An Accommodation & Meals Daily Allowance of USD 150 for each night spent on IOM, up to a maximum of fourteen nights (i.e. up to a maximum allowance of USD 2,100 per player).
A Travel Allowance. The chess federation to which the player belongs shall determine the amount*:
USD 950 for all players belonging to a chess federation in Europe.
USD 1,600 for players belonging to a chess federation from the rest of the world.
*The Organiser retains the right to compensate the travel fee according to the actual residence of the player.
So Russians receive an extra USD 650 now that they are part of the Asian chess federation?

NickFaulks
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Re: FIDE Women's Grand Swiss 2023, October 23 to November 6, IoM

Post by NickFaulks » Wed Mar 22, 2023 6:23 pm

LawrenceCooper wrote:
Tue Mar 21, 2023 9:39 pm
So Russians receive an extra USD 650 now that they are part of the Asian chess federation?
No, see the identical discussion on another thread.
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