Here is a summary of the internal regulations (attached but in French)

Check-in : Saturday 10/25 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Round 1: Saturday 10/25 at 3:30 p.m.
Round 2: Sunday 10/26 at 9:30 a.m.
Round 3: Sunday 10/26 at 3:00 p.m.
Round 4: Monday 10/27 at 9:30 a.m.
Round 5: Monday 10/27 at 3:00 p.m.
Round 6: Tuesday 10/28 at 2:30 p.m.
Round 7: Wednesday 10/29 at 9:30 a.m.
Round 8: Wednesday 10/29 at 3:00 p.m.
Round 9: Thursday 10/30 at 9:30 a.m.
Prize giving: Thursday 10/30 at 3:00 p.m.

ARTICLE 1: Organization, Registration

  • Tournament organized by Calais Passion Echecs and the city of Calais
  • Approved by FIDE and FFE
  • Registration closes on October 25, 2025, at 1:30 PM
  • Registration fees: €50 for adults, €25 for juniors, additional fee after October 19
  • Registration implies acceptance of the rules and the chess player charter

ARTICLE 2: Right to Image

  • Photos and videos may be taken during the tournament
  • Registration implies acceptance to appear in photos and videos

ARTICLE 3: Tournament Procedure

  • 9 rounds, open to any player affiliated with a FIDE member federation
  • Schedule of rounds and award ceremony detailed
  • Time control: 1 hour 30 minutes (+ 30 seconds/move) for the entire game Recording of moves is mandatory
  • Draw by mutual agreement possible from the 20th move or with the referee’s agreement Forfeit after 30 minutes of delay

ARTICLE 4: The Bye

  • One “BYE” allowed per player, worth 0.5 point, limited to rounds 1 to 6 Must be requested before the end of the previous round

ARTICLE 5: Pairing

  • Swiss system, accelerated if more than 100 players assisted by the Papi 3.3.8 program

ARTICLE 6: Ranking and Prizes

  • Ranking based on game points Tiebreakers: Truncated Buchholz, Buchholz, Performance
  • The expected prizes are as follows: 1st: €500* – 2nd: €400* – 3rd: €300* Prize by category – prize by bracket Elo – female prize*
  • The final prize list will be posted before the start of Round 3.
  • Prizes guaranteed if at least 60 participants, adjustable according to the number of registrants
  • Non-cumulative prizes, awarded to winners present at the closing ceremony

ARTICLE 7: Refereeing

  • Chief referee: Philippe Blot, International Arbiter

ARTICLE 8: Player Conduct

  • Analyses and blitz are prohibited in the tournament hall
  • Discussions are limited to avoid disturbances
  • Prohibition of electronic devices not authorized by the referee
  • Sanctions for acts contrary to the ethics of the game
  • The consumption of alcoholic beverages is strictly forbidden in the Town Hall.

ARTICLE 9: Disputes

  • Appeals jury composed of five members, sovereign decisions Competent referee to resolve disputes
  • Possibility to appeal to the appeals jury in case of disagreement
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