From: Marc Theeuwen MAIL AMSINC COM> Date: 6 feb 1999 Subject: European Championship 1999 1999 European Championship Shogi Leiden, August 27-29 The Federation of European Shogi Associations kindly invites you to participate in the 1999 European Championship Shogi. It will be held in Leiden, the Netherlands, from Friday August 27 till Sunday August 29. Format: The tournament has a different format than in previous years and will consist of three events: 1. The European Championship, consisting of 7 rounds starting on Friday at 12.00h, the winner of which will be the European Champion. This will be a knock out tournament from which players drop out in case of two losses. Afterwards they can play further in the European Open Championship. In case of an odd number of players, one of those players can play one more round in the European Championship. If two or more players remain after 7 rounds with only one loss, play offs will be held. This event is open to all dan-players having a European passport or have a residency of more than one year in Europe. In addition the winner of last year's side tournament is eligable to participate. Time limits will be 1 hour plus 30s byoyomi. 2. The European Open Championship, consisting of 6 rounds starting on Saturday 9.00h. This tournament is open to both kyu and dan players without any restrictions In addition the dan players that drop out of the European Championship will play further in this event while keeping the results they obtained in the European Championship during the rounds these events have in parallel. Time limits will be 1 hour plus 30s byoyomi. 3. The European Quick Shogi Championship, starting on Friday evening 20.30h which is also open to all players. Venue and tournament fee: "Denksportcentrum Leiden", Robijnstraat 4, Leiden, 2332 KE Leiden, Tel. +31 (0)70 5276991 The tournament fee will be NLG.70,- including meals. Accomodation: "Hotel Restaurant Nieuw Minerva BV", Boommarkt 23, 2311 EA Leiden, tel +31 (0) 71 5126358 / fax +31 (0)71 5142674. Hotel rates: 1. Single bedroom NLG. 100,- per night 2. Two person bedroom NLG. 145,- per night 3. Three person bedroom NLG. 200,- per night 4. Four person bedroom NLG. 240,- per night Reservations can be guaranteed and made by the tournament organization until July 15. In case of multi person bedroom, please indicate the players you want to share the room with. Afterwards, players are kindly requested to reserve by themselves. Registration and information: Marc Theeuwen, De Moucheronstraat 42, 2593 RB Den Haag, tel +31 (0) 70-3476320, E-mail: Marc_Theeuwen mail amsinc com Sponsorship: At the moment it is only highly probable that any sponsorship will be available. In case it comes available, it will be used to reimburse part of the hotel rates for the multi person bedrooms and/or the tournament fee. Time schedule for the tournament: Date Time: Description Friday, August 27, 1999 12.00h-12.30h Registration European Championship (EC) Friday, August 27, 1999 12.30h-15.00h 1st Round EC Friday, August 27, 1999 15.00h-17.30h 2nd Round EC Friday, August 27, 1999 20.30h-23.00h European Quick Shogi Championship Saturday, August 28,1999 9.30h-10.00h Registration European Open Championship (EOC) Saturday, August 28,1999 10.00h-12.30h 3rd Round EC / 1st Round EOC Saturday, August 28,1999 12.30h-15.00h 4th Round EC / 2nd Round EOC Saturday, August 28,1999 15.00h-17.30h 5th Round EC / 3rd Round EOC Saturday, August 28,1999 18.30h-21.00h 6th Round EC / 4th Round EOC Sunday, August 29, 1999 9.30h-12.00h 7th Round EC / 5th Round EOC Sunday, August 29, 1999 12.00h-14.30h Play off EC (if necessary) / 6th Round EOC Sunday, August 29, 1999 14.30h-15.00h Prize givings