Montenegro Chess Federation and “Vile Oliva” are organizing the International Open Chess Tournament “Petrovac 2015″ from 8-14th May.

The 9-round Swiss open with the time control 90′+30” will be held at the hotel “Vile Oliva” in Petrovac, Budva Riviera, Montenegro.

The tournament is offering prize fund of 6350 EUR and is valid for FIDE norms. Top three players from MNE list will qualify for the 2015 Montenegro Championship.

The entry fee is € 40. For players with the rating 2300-2450, women and players born in 1997 and younger, the entry fee is € 30. Players with the rating over 2450 (as of 2451) and grandmasters do not pay the entry fee. The entry fee paid by April 15, 2015 will be decreased by € 10.

Regular prizes € 5,000:
1) 1250€, 2) 800€, 3) 700€, 4) 600€, 5) 500€, 6) 400€, 5) 300€, 6) 200€, 7) 150€, 8) 100€

There are also special prizes for top women, U2200, U2000, best junior and best veteran.

The hotel is 80 meters from the sea and has a spa center, indoor pool, sauna, children’s playroom, own parking. It is 17 km far from Budva and 20 km from Bar. There are two airports Tivat (35 km) and Podgorica (45 km) nearby.

Full board prices (buffet): single room € 35, double and triple room € 28. A tourist tax is included in the price.

Information about the tournament: Boro Miljanic +382/69/ 541-137; +382/20/662-165
E-mail: office@sahcg.me

Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar