The Swiss Chess GP will consist of eight blitz tournaments to be played throughout the year.
The first event is scheduled to start at 16:00h on 25th January at the Schachmuseum (Chess Museum), Industriestrasse 10 in Kriens.
The tournament format is 9-round Swiss with the time control 5-minutes per player.
The remaining events will take place on 1st March, 5th April, 3rd May, 5th July, 30th August, 8th November and 13th December.
All events will be counted for the annual ranking. The overall winner will receive a special prize.
Contact: Werner Rupp
Tel. 076 378 01 55
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