11th Avicenna International in Hamadan, Iran

The Chess Association of “Hamadan” province on behalf of I.R.Iran Chess Federation has the honor to invite all players from national federations to participate in the 11th Avicenna International Chess Open Tournament with $10,000 in cash prizes which will be held in Hamadan, Iran, from August 22-29, 2012. Visit the official tournament site and info on Hamadan, one of the oldest centers of civilization (above is photo of stone lion carved by craftsmen of Alexander the Great).

1. Participation in the 11th Avicenna International Chess Tournaments open to all.

2. Each National Chess Federation has right to nominate and send one player as official invited
player.

3. Organizing Committee shall provide free participation, domestic Transfer (from Tehran to
Hamadan and return) and full board accommodation (with 3 meals per day) in Arian Hotel, for GM title holders.

4. IM title holders (Rating above 2400) will have accommodation in Arian Hotel (breakfast
only).

Registration is free for GMs and IM players with FIDE ratings of 2400 and above.

1. Accommodation and full board will be provided in Arian Hotel

2. All GM title holders and players with rating 2400 and above shall be Provided free full board accommodation, from August22 to 29,2012

3. Every player with rating 2400 to 2499 shall pay USD 35 per day for full board accommodation.

4. Accommodation fee for other players is USD 45 for each person per day.

5. A dormitory (6 board rooms) with a good quality is also available for players. The cash for
whole the tournament is 80 USD for each player.

INVITATIONS FOR VISAS:

For those who need visas, the Organizing Committee shall issue invitations for them to apply at the I.R.Iran consulate in their countries.

Mobile: +98 918 812 45 81

Full info here: http://www.fide.com/component/content/article/4-tournaments/6357-11th-avicenna-international-in-hamadan-iran.html