Enjoying chess In 2018 & 2019 the event was fully booked. Early registration recommended!

Contact & registration:senior@amateurchess.com

Guest of honour: GM Vlastimil Hort

WORLD SENIOR CHESSCHAMPIONSHIP 20205th - 14th October 2020 Crete / Greece5-Star All-Inclusive Hotel Fodele Beach Resort

Open to all

players aged 50

and above

New dates,

one week

earlier than

before

The ACO World Senior Chess Championship 2020 will take place as an open tournament from 5th to 14th October 2020 on the Greek island Crete. Any player who has reached the age of 50 by 31st December 2020 can represent his or her country and become World Senior Champion in his or her rating group!

Accommodation for all players and accompanying persons:The venue is the award winning 5-star All Inclusive Fodele Beach Resort. The playing hall is located inside the hotel. Elevators are available. The hotel reception speaks English. More information on the following pages.

Division of groups:The tournament will be played in the following rating groups:

Group A: 2201+ Group B: 2001 – 2200Group C: 1801 – 2000Group D: 1601 – 1800Group E: 1401 – 1600Group F: 1201 – 1400Group G: 0 (no rating) – 1200

Each group plays separately meaning you only play opponents of similarplaying strength in your group. For the division of groups we will user your ELO/national rating at the time of registration. For players having both an ELO rating and a national rating, the higher rating counts. In exceptional cases the organizer decides on written application of the participant.

Players without rating:Players without a national or international rating can only participate in group G (0 - 1200). For exceptions, see next point.

Playing in a higher group (voluntary):This is only possible if a rating is achieved between the time of registration and the start of the tournament which corresponds to the rating of a higher group.

Mode and time control: 9 rounds, Swiss System 90 minutes for 40 moves + 15 minutes with an increment of 30 seconds per move starting from move 1. Default time: 30 min.

In the event of a tie, the Buchholz score will be used. The Buchholz score is calculated by adding together the points of all the player’s opponents - regardless of the result of the games. If the Buchholz score is also equal, the Sonneborn-Berger score will be used, which is calculated by adding all Buchholz scores of all opponents.

Starting fee (for players only): EUR 50

Tournament rules and regulations:All players and accompanying persons are obliged to stay in the official hotel. All bookings must be made directly through the ACO.

Prizes: EUR 5.000 (guaranteed)

Group A Group B Group C2201 – 2400 2001 – 2200 1801 – 20001st place: EUR 500 1st place: EUR 400 1st place: EUR 400 2nd place: EUR 200 2nd place: EUR 200 2nd place: EUR 200 3rd place: EUR 100 3rd place: EUR 100 3rd place: EUR 100

Group D Group E Group F1601 – 1800 1401 – 1600 1201 – 14001st place: EUR 400 1st place: EUR 400 1st place: EUR 400 2nd place: EUR 200 2nd place: EUR 200 2nd place: EUR 200 3rd place: EUR 100 3rd place: EUR 100 3rd place: EUR 100

Group G0 – 1200 1st place: EUR 400 2nd place: EUR 200 3rd place: EUR 100

The player in 1st place of each rating group becomes ACO World Senior Champion.

Players achieving places 1-3 receive trophies.All players receive diplomas.

5 STARSThe venue for the event is the award-winning 5-star All-Inclusive Fodele Beach Resort Hotel

Monday 5.10 Day of arrival

18 to 20:00 Welcome drink

Tuesday 6.10 09:00 Pairings

09:30 Opening

10:00 Round 1

16:00 Grandmaster lecture

18:00 Blitz tournament

Wednesday 7.10 10:00 Round 2

16:00 Round 3

Thursday 8.10 10:00 Round 4

16:00 Grandmaster lecture

18:00 Team blitz event

Schedule for the 2020 ACO World Senior Chess Championship

Friday 9.10 10:00 Round 5

16:00 Round 6

Saturday 10.10 Free day

Sunday 11.10 10:00 Round 7

16:00 Grandmaster lecture

18:00 Grandmaster simul

Monday 12.10 10:00 Round 8

16:00 Grandmaster lecture

18:00 Blitz tournament

Tuesday 13.10 10:00 Round 9

18:00 Prize-giving ceremony

Wednesday 14.10 Departure

Participation in the side programme is voluntary. The times vary slightly and will be announced again during the course of the event..

ACO chess package - chess and holidays The following services are included for all players & accompanying persons:

9 nights at 5* Fodele Beach Resort Hotel

All-inclusive Breakfast, lunch, dinner and all-day snacks Unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals Snacks and drinks during chess games Welcome and farewell drinks with canapés and sparkling wine

Free game analysis with a grandmaster After finishing your game you can analyse it with GM Spyridon Skembris or GM Zigurds Lanka

Free grandmaster lectures (3 lectures per trainer) with GM Skembris and GM Lanka (duration approx. 1.5 hours each)

Free chess side programme Blitz tournaments (single or team), GM simuls etc.

Free access to the fitness studio

Private hotel beach

Free internet

BONUS:

Free lectures and simul with grandmaster Vlastimil Hort Places for the simul are limited and will be drawn during the event

Heraklion Airport

Fodele Beach Resort

How do I get to Crete?There are direct flights to Crete from all European countries.

To search on your own we recommend: http://flights.idealo.com/

If you cannot find a direct flight, there is always the option of flying via Athens or Thessaloniki.

If you need help finding a flight, please If you need help with flight search send an email to senior@amateurchess.com.We will happily assist you in finding the best flight.

You can find our current flight recommendations at: www.amateurchess.com/senior Berlin

MunichStuttgart Frankfurt Hamburg Düsseldorf Cologne Bonn Dresden Hanover Leipzig Erfurt Bremen

Zürich Basel Geneva Vienna Salzburg Paris Prague London Stockholm Oslo

Return trips (flights to Crete and back) are available from the folllowing airports. The price per person is between EUR 170 and EUR 320 approximately.See the link: www.amateurchess.com/senior

POOLS

The Fodele Beach Resort Hotel offers a variety of pools. In October the temperature

will be around 25 degrees.

RESTAURANTS

Food:Continental breakfast (07:00-07:30) Main Restaurant Full buffet breakfast (07:30-10:30) Main Restaurant Lunch buffet & show cooking (12:30-14:30) Main Restaurant Dinner buffet & show cooking (18:30-21:30) Main Restaurant Late dinner (21:30-23:00) light buffet – snacks, Main Restaurant Seven themed buffets per week (Greek, international, Italian, Cretan, fish, Asian, gala dinner)

DrinksDrinks during meals in main restaurant: water, soft drinks, juices, local beer & local house wine. Unlimited consumption of food & beverages during the meals

“F” ΑLL-DAY RESTAURANT10:00-18:00 Various choices of pizza/pastaa, snacks, salads, show cooking, grilled food, ice cream (12.00-17.00), fruits16:30-17:30 coffee,tea and cookies Beverages provided: soft drinks, juices, water, coffee & tea, vermouth, raki, ouzo, local beer & local house wine

THEMED RESTAURANT (19:00 – 22:00)

BARS

Belvedere Cocktail Bar at the lobby area, (17:30 -23:00). International and local alcoholic drinks (brand names), cocktails, soft drinks, juices, aperitifs, local beer & local house wine, all brand names.

Starlight Bar* at main plaza area, 17:30 -23:00) International and local alcoholic drinks (brand names), cocktails, soft drinks, juices, aperitifs, local beer & local house wine, coffee & tea

Starfish Beach Bar (10:00 -18:00) Beverages provided: soft drinks, juices, water, coffee & tea, vermouth, raki, ouzo, local beer & local house wine. Light snacks & fruits also provided

ALL-INCLUSIVE PROGRAM (alcoholic drinks included)

ALL-INCLUSIVE Choose from 3 bars and enjoy unlimi-ted alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks

WELCOME & FAREWELL DRINKS

On the day of arrival between 6 and 8 pm (and on the last day), the organisers invite

you to a drink with snacks and canapés. This event is voluntary but will enable you to get to know the participants and organisers.

Siegerehrung bei traumhafter Kulisse

Das Beste kommt zum Schluss. Feiern Sie gemeinsam mit uns die 7 neuen Weltmeister der verschiedenen Gruppen. Oder noch besser, lassen Sie sich selbst als einer der Gewinner ehren! Die Siegerehrung findet auf der Poolterrasse statt. Im Jahr 2017 trat zusätzlich die bekannte chilenische Sängerin Juga auf.

UNIQUE!Enjoy Greek and international cuisine.

“Restaurant F”, picture below, is located exactly between our two playing halls

and offers food and drinks while games are underway as well!

ALL-INCLUSIVEChoose between 3 restaurants!

Main restaurant (pictured below) or themed restaurants

CHESS FRIENDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

In 2018 and 2019, a total of 365 players from 24 countries participated.

AMBROSIA PLAYING HALL

The “Ambrosia” playing hall is located near the main playing hall and is connected by

Restaurant F, which is available to the play-ers for drinks and snacks during the rounds. With direct sea view the games take place

in the very best surroundings.

2019 ACO World Senior Chess Champions

Rk. Group A (2200+) FED Pts. 1 FM Osmanbegovic, Suad SLO 6.52 IM Biro, Sandor ROU 5.53 FM Kelleher, William USA 3

Rk. Group B (2001-2200) FED Pts. 1 Jerie, Sven GER 72 Rich, Mark ENG 6.53 Tückmantel, René GER 6.5

Rk. Group C (1801-2000) FED Pts. 1 Arndt, Olaf GER 72 Norris, Damian FIJ 6.53 Van de Wynkele, Rudy BEL 6.5

Rk. Group D (1601-1800) FED Pts. 1 Naumann, Peter GER 6.51 Wiktor, Reinhard GER 6.53 Brunschwyler, André SUI 6.5

Rk. Group G (0-1200) FED Pts. 1 Rochat, Alois SUI 8.52 Harbich, Dr Jürgen GER 6.53 Braams, Herbert GER 6.5

Oldest participantHeinrich Ross (88) from Germany (left)

Longest journeyDavid Lovejoy from Australia (right)

Rk. Group E (1401-1600) FED Pts. 1 Nadler, Bernhard SUI 82 Yarur, Dr Daniel CHI 73 Antipev, Vladimir RUS 6

Rk. Group F (1201-1400) FED Pts. 1 Tatam, Anthony ENG 7.52 Geronimo, Rolando BEL 63 Marocsik, Ferenc GER 6

Chess, chess, chess!Our side programme

Blitz chess:The many highlights of the ACO Senior World Championship include the blitz tournaments with five minutes per player. Our Welcome Blitz tournament always takes place in the evening after the first round. There is always a good atmosphere and it is very easy to make contacts. All participants play together in a single group. In 2019 over 60 players took part.

Team blitz:Equally popular is our Team Blitz tournament, where teams of 2 (on two boards) compete against each other. You may choose your part-ner, everybody is involved, from beginner to grandmaster!

Simultaneous exhibition:There is always a big crowd at the simultaneous exhibition, too. Over 80 players competed against our team of title holders in 2019.

Break guaranteed! The bye rule

At the ACO World Senior Chess Championship there will be 2 days with double rounds (days on which one round round is played in the morning and one round in the afternoon). A few of our past participants have told us that they were quite exhausted after the double round. So we offer the opportunity to take 1 or 2 “breaks”. This is not mandatory, it is completely voluntary!

These breaks are called “byes” . A “bye” is when you as a player tell the arbiter before the next round that you do not wish to play in the next round . This means you will not be included in the pairings for the next round, but you will still receive half a point. So you can relax, and not slip down the table.

It is only possible to take a “bye” on days when a double round is played, meaning either in round 2 or 3 and in round 5 or 6.

THE ORGANISERS Top left: IM Tobias Hirneise & GM Falko Bindrich (from left to right) are available to answer all your questions about the tournament. All speeches of the tournament will be given in English and German.

Bottom left: Hotel manager of the Fodele Beach Resort Lambros Mavrogenakis with grandmasters Spyridon Skembris & Zigurds Lanka, who will be available for free analysis during the tournament. Bottom right: Experienced arbiter Alexander Hande from Germany.

LECTURES WITH GM LANKA

The world-famous chess trainer (best students: Alexei Shirov & Victor Bologan)

will give several lectures during the tournament in German and will be available to you for a free analysis

of your games (in English also).

“The seminars and, even more so, the individual game analyses by GM Lanka were real highlights! His enthusiasm, his lively lecturing style and last but not least his untiring willingness to be available to everyone (and at every free moment!) for questions and game analysis were extraordinary for me! But you do not only profit from his enormous chess knowledge, he also conveys the enthusiasm and passion without which chess is inconceivable. At the age of 67, I felt 50 years younger “chesswise”!“

Henryk Wiktor

LECTURES WITH GM SKEMBRIS

The former Greek national coach will give several lectures in English during the tournament and is available to you

for free analysis of your games.

“It was a great experience going through my game postmortems with congenial grandmaster Spyridon Skembris. I learned a lot and took a few tips home. “ David Gilbert

Guest of honour grandmaster Vlastimil Hort

The guest of honour and former World Championship candidate will give several free lectures at the 2020 ACO Senior World Championship followed by a question and answer session. There will also be a simultaneous display. The number of participants is limited, the seats will be drawn during the event from among all those interested.

About GM Hort:Born in the Czech Republic, he was one of the world‘s top chessplayers in the 1970s and a candidate for the world championship title. Since 1979 he has been living in Ger-many and has become known together with his colleague GM Helmut Pfleger on the German TV-show “Schach der Großmeister“ which aired for more than 20 years! As a player he has represented Germany in many competitions, became German Champion several times and was elected honorary member of the German Chess Federation in 2019.

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BEACHBefore or after the games you caneither relax by the pool or on the

hotel‘s quiet private beach.

Double and single rooms standard or with sea view

Approx. 26 m2, double bed (separate beds on request) flatscreen TV, air conditioning, fridge,

hair dryer, safe, tea-making facilities etc.

VIEW

Enjoy the wonderful view and direct sea location of the hotel, either from your hotel room or

while enjoying a drink

FREE DAY

The chess-free day offers enough time to explore the island. Visit the historical

sights of the island and enjoy the typical Greek flair. On the left you

can see the famous palace of Knossos.

RETHYMNO

On your day off you can visit the beautiful port city of Rethymno.

The many buildings from Venetian and Ottoman times characterise the cityscape, which is one of the most

attractive in Greece. Not for nothing do the Cretans call Rethymno the most beautiful city on the island.

Enjoying chess -the ACO experience

Our goal is to offer you a chess tour-nament of a special kind. Of course the tournament takes priority, but we also want you and your companions to enjoy the tournament in the tru-est sense of the word. That‘s why we only select interesting locations and beautiful hotels with high 4 and 5 star standards for our tournaments.

Our team consists, among others, of GMs, IMs and FMs with huge tourna-ment experience, so we know what matters at a chess tournament.

In addition to the ACO World Senior Chess Championship, since 2012 we have also organised the ACO World Amateur Chess Championship, which takes place in May on Rhodes.

www.amateurchess.com/rhodes

2014 ACO WACC: Rhodes 240 participants from 26 nations

Our third tournament took place on the Greek „sun island“ of Rhodes in 2014. The playing hall stretched of over 1000 square metres where 240 players from 26 countries fought for the titles. Players were accommo-dated in 4 & 5 star hotels of Esperia Group.

2012 ACO WACC: Dubai 72 participants from 25 nations

Our first tournament took place in sunny Dubai in 2012. The venue was 5-star Jebel Ali Hotel. The highlight of the event was the prize-giving ceremony in the ballroom of the famous 7-star Burj-Al-Arab Hotel (photo) at a height of 220 metres.

2013 ACO WACC: Crete168 participants from 26 nations

The 2nd ACO WACC took place on the Greek island of Crete in 2013. Compared to 2012, the number of participants more than dou-bled. The venue was 4-star Aquis Arina Sand Hotel with a beautiful playing hall with direct sea view.

2015: 240 players 27 nations

2017:314 players30 nations

2016:249 players29 nations

2018:307 players30 nations

2015 to 2018 ACO WACC: Kos (Greece)

Between 2015 and 2018, the ACO Amateur World Championships took place on the Greek island of Kos. The venue was the 5* Helona Resort. In 2017, more than 300 players took part for the first time.

Overview 2015-2018: 2019 ACO WACC: Rhodes 281 participants from 26 nations

The 5* Sheraton Rhodes Resort was the venue and offered perfect playing condi-tions for 281 players from 26 countries. In 2020 the World Amateur Championship will again take place on Rhodes in May. ww.amateurchess.com/rhodes

First and second ACO WSCC 2018 & 2019: Crete

In 2018 and 2019 the first ACO World Senior Championships took place on the Greek island of Crete in the 5* Beach & All-Inclusive Hotel Fodele Beach Resort. 189 and 178 players respectively from 24 nations took part.

As an avid chess player, this holiday with like-minded chess enthusiasts is a highlight for me every year. Mainly because of the perfect organisation, the beautiful holiday destination, the delicious food with a large selection and because almost the whole day revolves around our beloved game of chess. There is the actual tournament itself, the analyses, the seminars and the blitz tournaments. Each time you meet friends from all over the world and get to know new ones. That one day is chess-free and you have time to visit sights the country has to offer is a welcome change. And I think that all this is very good value for money.I am already looking forward to the next ACO events in 2020! Max Auer

The plane takes homeward bound. Behind me lies the ACO World Senior Chess Championship; already my third ACO event. Chess in this setting and ambience can be addictive and if there is a ray of hope in my modest chess life, it is this tournament. Even after a late arrival I am greeted with a friendly “hello” and I have the opportunity to have a drink and a bite to eat. The hotel room is big, clean and well located. I feel good immediately. The tournament starts the next morning. Everything is perfectly prepared and planned, carried out by the lovable and helpful organisers.

A big, quiet tournament hall awaits us players from all over the world and often there are happy reunions. I quickly find my playing board with the help of the information boards and lists. The atmosphere is relaxed, but, with the upcoming game in mind, concentrated also. I get a drink, greet the opponent and make the first move. After the game, grandmasters Lanka and Skembris are available for game analyses into which they put their heart and soul. In addition there are grandmaster lectures and much more. These have always been of great benefit to me and chess activities are pleasantly interposed the whole tournament. So this first-class event also represents a huge compliment to the committed organisers.

Since for me life does not only consist of chess, I find a a nice place in the very good restaurant, enjoy a cool drink at the bar or relax in a sunny or shady spot on a beautiful beach. In short: a chess tournament suddenly becomes a holiday with chess. Here everyone can choose their priorities and also the day without play offers many possibilities. All in all, I always find a perfect package of options at the ACO chess tournaments, which are worth every penny. I already know that next year I’ll be back on the plane, approaching the next ACO Championships.

Fritz Engau

What participants say about the 2nd 2019 ACO WSCC on Crete

The whole thing was excellent! From the registration, the organisers, the hotel staff starting with Zoe and Elena, the restaurant staff were always helpful and friendly. Birgit, Falko, Tobias and the Arbiter were wonderful people. The resort facilities were perfect for the whole family.

I have registered for next year’s event. My wife and I are planning to bring our children and grandson with us. I know they too will enjoy their visit here even though they don’t play chess. GM Spyridon Skembris was really generous with chess knowledge and wisdom as he was always available to help us analyse our games.Congratulations and a big thank you to the organizers and staff!

Rolando Geronimo

As a veteran of six ACO tournaments - and they have all been fantastic - I’d say Crete 2019 was the best yet. And there was hardly a mention of Brexit! We played thrilling chess at an incredible hotel, under blue skies and a warm sun. Does it ever rain in Crete?

It was great experience going through my game postmortems with congenial grandmaster Spyridon Skembris. I learned a lot and took a few tips home. The All-inclusive Fodele Beach Hotel was everything we could ask for, from the waterpark at top of the hill to the exclusive beach and clear sea at the bottom. Unfortunately the amazing cuisine and the exhaustive menu, especially those heavenly desserts, left a mark on my waistline! Just a year to lose those extra kilos. David Gilbert

This is the second time that I have visited this great tournament. Everyone is so friendly, the organisation staff, the GMs and the players themselves.Where else can you go to have a holiday in the sunshine and play chess? Plenty of food and alcohol with great evening entertainment, highly recommended.

Peter Merrifield

The seminars and, even more so, the individual game analyses by GM Lanka were real highlights! His enthusiasm, his lively lecturing style and last but not least his untiring willingness to be available to everyone (and at every free moment!) for questions and game analysis were extraordinary for me! But you do not only profit from his enormous chess knowledge, he also conveys the enthusiasm and passion without which chess is inconceivable. At the age of 67, I felt 50 years younger “chesswise”!“

Henryk Wiktor

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your excellent organisation. I did not get a chance to do so during the event. All the more reason for me to do this now. It was a perfect tournament from my point of view, and I will be happy to come back next year! Perfect organisation, great rooms, ideal free drinks, great supporting programme, emphasising the international (21 nations) feel of the event - brilliant. All in all, just perfect! Thanks a lot! Jürg Morf

Price list 5* Fodele Beach Resort: 9 nights All-Inclusive 5th - 14th October 2020

All prices per person Registration until 31st March 2020

Registration by 31st May 2020

Registration by 31st July 2020

Registration from 1st August 2020

Double room standard EUR 899 EUR 949 EUR 999 EUR 1049

Double room sea view EUR 999 EUR 1049 EUR 1099 EUR 1149

Single room standard EUR 1349 EUR 1399 EUR 1449 EUR 1499

Single room sea view EUR 1499 EUR 1549 EUR 1599 EUR 1649

Further room categories such as suites, family rooms (2 adults + 1 child or 2 adults + 2 children) etc. on request: senior@amateurchess.com Note: Since 2018 Greece has introduced a tourist tax for all hotels in the country. For 4 and 5 star hotels this tax is EUR 4 per room per night. The tax has to be paid directly at the hotel reception.

For further questions, please contact us: senior@amateurchess.com

Notes about registration

Due to space limitations the number of players in the tournament is limited.

To guarantee a place, the hotel recommends registering early

before 31st March 2020

The following services are included for all players & accompanying persons:

9 nights in 5* Fodele Beach Resort

All-Inclusive

Free game analysis with a grandmaster

Free grandmaster lectures (3 lectures per trainer)

Free chess side programme (simul, blitz tournaments etc.)

Free access to the fitness studio

Private hotel beach

Free internet

BONUS: Free lectures and simul with GM Vlastimil Hort Places for the simul are limited and will be drawn during the event

New dates,

one week

earlier than

before

Further information

Rooms with sea view (limited) Are very popular and are therefore fully booked very early.

Room bookings for accompanying person It is also possible to book rooms for accompanying persons who are not taking part in the tournament. Weather:The weather in October is mild and sunny with temperatures up to 25 de-grees. October is considered to be one the most beautiful months.

Transfer from the airport:The hotel is 25 minutes away from the airport. Taxis operate at a fixed price. There is also a bus connection with a stop in Heraklion.

Arrive earlier or depart later

Would you like to extend your stay in Crete? No problem, you are welcome to book as many days before or after the tournament at the Fodele Beach Resort as you like under the same conditions as during the tournament. Prices depend on the type of room you choose.

Sometimes it is cheaper to book extra nights to obtain better or cheaper flight connections. Tip: If you register via our online form, the costs for extra nights will be automatically calculated and displayed. More information about registration will follow on the next page. Extra nights do not have to be selected at the time of registration, but can also be booked at a later date.

Please contact us by email at senior@amateurchess.com

Registration 2020 ACO WORLD SENIOR CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

5th - 14th October 2020 Crete / Greece

To register for the 2020 ACO World Senior Championship please click on the link below. There you can fill in the online registration form and choose your accommodation.

If you have difficulties with the online registration form, please send an email to: senior@amateurchess.com or use the registration form on the following page.

https://amateurchess.com/registration-senior

Registration Form 2020 ACO World Senior Chess ChampionshipOrganizer: Amateur Chess Organization GmbH, Cannstatterstr.13, 71394 Kernen, Germany

Step 1: Fill in this form (one form per person, accompanying persons also)Fill in this form and send it either by email to: senior@amateurchess.comby fax to: 0049 7151 910221

Step 2: ConfirmationYou will receive confirmation from ACO of the tournament and for your hotel booking

Step 3: Transfer moneyTransfer the deposit payment of 20% of the total amountfree of bank charges, to the following bank account:

Bank: PostbankSWIFT/BIC: PBNKDEFFIBAN: DE65 6001 0070 0951 5937 03Address of bank: 70148 Stuttgart, GermanyBeneficiary: Amateur Chess Organization GmbHReason for transfer: Seniors, your name

The remaining amount must be transferred by till 7th September 2020.

To register, please tick the following box: Yes, I agree to the terms and conditions (on the next two pages)

Please indicate if you are a: Player Rating:______________

Accompanying person

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Country:___________________________________________________

Date of birth:_______________________________________________

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How did you hear about us?

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Please choose your accommodation (tick the box on the right)

Fodele Beach Resort Hotel (5th - 14th October 2020)

registration until 31st March 2020

Price per person

Price per room

Double room standard EUR 899 EUR 1798

Double room sea view EUR 999 EUR 1998

Single room standard EUR 1349

Single room sea view EUR 1499

I want to book extra nights. Number of extra nights: ______ Date of arrival: _______________ Date of departure: ____________

General Terms and Conditions of Amateur Chess Organization GmbH (ACO)We would like to draw your attention at this point to our General Terms and Conditions; these supplement the legal provisions of §§ 651a-y of the German Civil Code and, insofar as effectively agreed, are an integral part of the package tour agreement entered into between yourself and us. Please take the time to read through these terms and conditions in peace and quiet. Please get in touch should you have any questions and we would be only too pleased to assist you.

-1- Conclusion of the package tour agreement1.1. By registering for the tour, the traveller offers to conclude a binding travel tour agreement with Amateur Chess Organization GmbH (hereinafter referred to as the ACO). Registration can be undertaken in writing, electronically, verbally or by telephone. The agreement comes into effect upon acceptance by the ACO. Acceptance need not be in any specific form. Upon or immediately after the conclusion of the agreement, the ACO shall provide the traveller with travel confirmation on a permanent data carrier.1.2. If the content of the travel confirmation deviates from the content of the registration, this represents a new offer from the ACO to which the ACO is committed for a period of 10 days. The agreement comes into being based on this new offer if the traveller expressly declares his or her the acceptance within the commitment period or pays a deposit or the full tour price.1.3. The traveller is responsible for all contractual obligations of fellow travellers for whom he makes the travel booking, as he or she is for his or her own contractual obligations, provided that he or she has accepted this obligation by means of a specific and separate declaration.

-2- Payment2.1. Payment towards the tour price prior to the end of the tour may only be requested or accepted if the ACO can point to a customer money credit protection agreement being in place, the ACO has informed the traveller of this in accordance with § 651t of the German Civil Code and has previously submitted to the customer a chattel paper as defined in § 651r (4) of the German Civil Code.2.2. After conclusion of the agreement and submission of the chattel paper, a deposit in the amount of 20% of the tour price falls due.2.3. The remaining tour price falls due for payment 28 days prior to the start of the tour if the tour can no longer be cancelled in accordance with Clause 5.1.In the case of bookings at short notice (less than 28 days prior to the start of the tour), the full tour price immediately falls due for payment upon handover of the travel documents if the tour can no longer be cancelled in accordance with Clause 5.1. If cancellation in accordance with Clause 5.1. is possible, the remaining payment only falls due at the end of the cancellation period, although at least 28 days prior to the start of the tour.2.4. If the traveller is in arrears with payment of the deposit or remaining sum, the ACO is entitled, after first sending a reminder and setting a payment deadline (which is not complied with) and then threatening withdrawal, to withdraw from the agreement and request compensation in the amount of the agreed lump-sum compensation (see Clause 4.2.).

-3- Service and price changes3.1. Changes to individual travel services that differ from the agreed content of the package tour agreement that become necessary after the conclusion of the agreement, and which the ACO have not brought about in bad faith, are only permitted if the changes are not substantial and the overall arrangements of the booked tour are not negatively affected. Transfer and flight times indicated are subject to change, unless this would cause unreasonable interference to an agreed night’s sleep. In the case of air travel, we reserve the right to change the airlines mentioned unless a specific airline has been expressly agreed.3.2. Any declaration regarding changes to travel services may only be made prior to the start of the tour.The ACO is obliged to inform the traveller of changes immediately after becoming aware of the reasons for them by means of a permanent data carrier.In the event of a substantial change, the ACO shall also provide details regarding the implications of the change for the tour price in accordance with § 651g III Clause 2 of the German Civil Code.Substantial changes may not be implemented without the consent of the traveller - please refer to the provisions of §§ 651f and g of the German Civil Code.

3.3. In accordance with the provisions of §§ 651f and g of the German Civil Code, the ACO reserves the right to change as follows the agreed tour price in the event of an increase in transport costs (fuel and other energy sources), an increase in taxes and other charges for agreed travel services, such as tourist taxes, port and airport charges, or a change in the rates of exchange applicable to the tour in question:a. If the transport costs, in particular fuel costs (or other energy sources), increase after the conclusion of the agreement, the ACO can increase the tour costs as follows: aa. An increase based on a seat can be calculated and a proportion passed onto the traveller.bb. In other cases, the additional (increased) transport costs required by the transport company for each means of transport shall be divided by the number of seats and/or beds accommodated by the means of transport. The resulting increase for the individual seat can be requested from the traveller by the ACO.b. If there is an increase in fees that are in place at the time the package tour agreement is concluded and are payable by the ACO, such as port and airport charges and tourist tax, a proportion of this increase can be passed onto travellers by the ACO.c. In the event of an increase in the exchange rates after the conclusion of the package tour agreement, the tour price can be increased to the extent that the former increases the cost of the tour for the ACO.d. If there is a subsequent change to the tour price, the ACO must inform the traveller of this immediately and provide the details on a permanent data carrier. The traveller must be informed no later than 20 days prior to the start of travel.

3.4. In the event of a substantial change to a key travel service or a price increase for the reasons above of more than 8%, the traveller is entitled to withdraw from the agreement free of charge or the traveller can ask to join an alternative tour if one is offered by the ACO. 3.5. The traveller is entitled to claim a price reduction if corresponding costs (Clause 3.3.) decrease or change and this results in lower costs for the ACO.3.6. Substantial contractual changes and a price increase of more than 8% are only permitted with the consent of the traveller. The ACO shall inform the traveller of contractual changes, including the reasons for them, as soon as they are informed of the reasons for such changes, and shall provide the details on a permanent data carrier. The ACO can request that the traveller, within a reasonable period of time stipulated by the ACO, accepts the offer of a substantial change or a price increase of more than 8% or alternatively declares his or her withdrawal from the agreement. At the end of the period of time stipulated by the ACO, it is assumed that the offer of a substantial contractual change or a price increase of more than 8% is accepted. Alongside the possibility of accepting a substantial contractual change or a price increase of more than 8%, the ACO can offer the traveller the option of taking part in an alternative tour.

-4- Withdrawal of the traveller, replacement travellers and important insurance policies

4.1. The traveller can withdraw from the tour at any time prior to the start of the journey. The key factor is the point at which the declaration of withdrawal is received by the ACO. It is recommended that the traveller submits any withdrawal in writing.4.2. If the traveller withdraws from the package tour agreement (cancellation) or does not arrive for the tour, the ACO loses its claim to the tour cost but can request a lump sum in compensation in accordance with § 651h II of the German Civil Code.The compensations claim will be calculated in accordance with the following compensation lump sums.

The withdrawal costs are for each traveller:

Up to day 31 before the start of the tour 20% of the total priceBetween days 30 and 15 before the start of the tour 25% of the total priceBetween days 14 and 8 before the start of the tour 45% of the total priceBetween days 7 and 1 before the start of the tour 60% of the total priceOn the day of departure or in the event of a no-show 70% of the total price The key date for calculation is the day on which the declaration of withdrawal is received. The traveller is at liberty to prove to the ACO that the ACO has incurred no damages at all or damages that amount to considerably less than the lump sum withdrawal costs. If the damages incurred by the ACO are less than these costs or the lump sum amounts do not apply, the ACO shall calculate precisely the damages it has incurred by calculating compensation in accordance with the tour price less the value of the expenses saved by the ACO and less those expenses that the ACO acquires through alternative use of the travel services. In the event of withdrawal, the ACO is obliged to immediately repay the tour price less the compensation amount. 4.3. If the traveller withdraws from the agreement due to the occurrence of unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances at or in the immediate vicinity of the destination that could have a substantially negative effect on the provision of the package tour or the transport of people to the destination, the ACO cannot request any compensation and shall immediately refund the tour price to the customer. Please refer to § 651h III of the German Civil Code.4.4.Until the start of travel, the traveller can request that a third party takes the place of the traveller with respect to the traveller’s rights and obligations arising from the agreement; please refer to the provisions of § 651e of the German Civil Code.The ACO can decline this request if the third party does not fulfil the contractual travel requirements.In the event of the agreement being transferred, the original traveller and the replacement participant are liable as joint debtors for the travel costs and for the additional costs due to the involvement of the third party.The ACO must provide the traveller with proof of the extent of the additional costs due to the involvement of the replacement traveller.4.5. It is recommended that a cancellation costs insurance policy (for example, with HanseMerkur Versicherung, www.hmrv.de) and an insurance policy to cover the costs of assistance, including return transport in the event of an accident, illness of death, are taken out (for example, with HanseMerkur Versicherung, www.hmrv.de).

-5- Withdrawal by the ACO (such as in the event of the minimum number of participants not being achieved)

5.1. In the event that the minimum number of participants advertised is not achieved, the ACO can only withdraw from the contract ifa. the minimum number of participants (see right page under further information) required is stated in the pre-contractual information and description of travel as well as the time by which the traveller must have received the declaration before the contractually agreed tour start andb. a clearly readable reference to these details is made in the travel confirmation.The latest a withdrawal can be made is on the date notified to the traveller in the pre-contractual information and the travel confirmation. Please refer to the withdrawal periods in accordance with § 651h IV of the German Civil Code.If the ACO withdraws from the tour, the customer shall immediately be repaid any payments already made towards the cost of travel.5.2. Please refer to § 651h IV No. 2 of the German Civil Code with regard to the legal withdrawal options available to the ACO due to unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances.

-6- Guarantee6.1. If contractually agreed travel services are not provided, the traveller can request redress. The failing must be notified immediately to the local tour manager, to the ACO or to the travel agent. 6.2. The traveller can request a corresponding reduction in the tour price for the period in which the tour is not provided in accordance with the agreement. This reduction does not apply if the traveller intentionally neglects to inform ACO of the failing and, as a result, the ACO cannot provide redress.6.3. If the tour is substantially impaired as a result of a failing, the traveller can terminate the package tour agreement in accordance with § 651l of the German Civil Code. However, it is only permissible for the traveller to terminate the package tour agreement if the ACO has not provided redress after the traveller has stipulated a reasonable deadline for this. It is not necessary to set a deadline if the redress is impossible, is refused by the ACO or if immediate termination is justified in the special interests of the traveller.

-7- Liability7.1. The contractual liability of the ACO for damages, excluding physical injury, is limited to three times the tour price, insofar as the ACO has not culpably caused such damages. 7.2. Excursions offered and booked by the local tour manager with an independent organisation or by other people within an independent organisation at the holiday destination (including theatre visits, sporting events etc.), transport services, sporting activities and hire cars (and motorbikes) are not part of the contents of the package tour agreement between the traveller and the ACO; the ACO accepts no liability for such services.7.3. A claim for compensation against the ACO is limited or excluded insofar as a claim for compensation against the service provider arises or is only asserted under certain conditions or restrictions based on international agreements, or legal regulations based on such, which apply to the services to be provided by a service provider and can be or are excluded under certain conditions. Please refer to the legal provisions of § 651p II of the German Civil Code.

-8- The traveller’s duty of cooperationThe traveller is obliged to cooperate, within the framework of statutory provisions, in the event of disruptions in performance, in order to avoid any damages or to minimise the latter. In particular, the traveller is obliged to immediately submit any complaints to the local tour operator, to the ACO or the travel agency. If the traveller intentionally fails to report a failing, the traveller has no claim to a reduction (§ 651m of the German Civil Code) or compensation for damages (§ 651n of the German Civil Code) if the ACO could not provide redress due to the failure not being notified. This does not apply if the notification is clearly futile or is unreasonable for other reasons. Damage or delays to luggage handed over during air travel should be reported immediately at the airport by submitting written notice of the damage to the airline responsible.

-9- The ACO’s duty to provide assistanceIf the traveller gets into difficulties, the ACO must provide him or her with appropriate assistance without delay. Please refer to § 651q of the German Civil Code. If the traveller finds himself/herself in such a situation, it is recommended that he or she immediately makes contact with the tour manager or the ACO using the contact details provided in Clause 17.

-10- Notification of claims, limitation period and non-assignment clause10.1. Claims due to the tour not being provided in accordance with the contract must be submitted to the ACO at the address stated in Clause 17. Claims against the ACO can also be submitted via the travel agent. It is recommended that claims are submitted in writing. Special deadlines apply to the notification of damage to luggage and luggage delays within the framework of air transportation. Damage to luggage is to be reported within 7 days, and delayed luggage is to be reported within 21 days of the surrender of the luggage. 10.2. In accordance with 651i III of the German Civil Code, the limitation period is two years for claims made by the traveller on account of failures. The limitation period commences on the day that the package tour should have ended under the contract.10.3. Non-assignment clause: The assignment of claims of the traveller against the ACO to a third party is excluded. This prohibition does not apply in the case of a family trip that includes other family members amongst the travelling party.

-11- Passport, visa and health provisions11.1. Before and agreement is signed, the ACO must notify travellers of conditions relating to passport and visa regulations (including the approximate time required to obtain a visa) as well as any applicable changes that occur before the start of travel. Before any agreement is signed, the ACO shall also draw your attention to specific health regulations (health policy formalities) of the destination country. The traveller should also find out in good time about infection and vaccination measures for the agreed travel destination. Please consider the option of obtaining information from health authorities, doctors (travel medicine practitioners) and Institutes for Tropical medicine.11.2. The traveller himself/herself is responsible for compliance with all important passport, visa and health regulations required for the provision of the tour. Any penalties, in particular the payment of withdrawal costs, that result from non-compliance with these regulations shall be paid by the traveller unless the penalties are the result of false information provided intentionally by the ACO or due to the lack of information.

-12- Choice of law and court of jurisdiction12.1. Exclusively German law shall apply to the agreement and legal relationship between the traveller and the ACO. Insofar as German law is not applied for reasons of liability in overseas proceedings brought by the traveller against the ACO, German law shall still apply with regard to the legal consequences, such as with regard to the nature, scope and amount of claims brought by the traveller.

12.2. The court of jurisdiction of the ACO shall be the court that covers the company’s registered office in Kernen.12.3. For legal action taken by the ACO against the traveller, the domicile of the traveller is the crucial factor unless the legal action is taken against registered traders or people who have no general court of jurisdiction within Germany, or against people who have moved their domicile or normal place of residence outside Germany after the conclusion of the agreement, or whose domicile or usual place of residence is unknown at the time the legal action is commenced. In these cases, the registered office of the ACO is the crucial factor.12.4. The provisions in 13.1. to 13.3. are not applied if and to the extent that non-negotiable contractual conditions arising from international agreements are to be applied to the package tour agreement between the traveller and the ACO, something else to the benefit of the traveller arises or if and to the extent that that non-negotiable provisions in the Member State of the EU to which the customer belongs are more favourable to the customer than the regulations in these trading and travel conditions and the applicable German regulations.

-13- Arbitration procedureThe ACO will not take part in a dispute settlement procedure before a consumer arbitration board. To the extent that involvement in a consumer dispute resolution procedure becomes obligatory after the printing of these terms and conditions, the ACO shall notify the traveller. By way of information, you are referred to the following online dispute resolution platform for package tour agreements concluded by electronic means:https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/main/index.cfm?event=main.home2.show&lng=DE

-14- Other provisions 14.1. The invalidity of individual provisions in these terms and conditions does not mean that all the terms and conditions are invalid. Reference is made to § 306 of the German Civil Code.14.2. These terms and conditions were last revised in January 2020.

-15- Data protectionThe ACO guarantees the protection of personal information provided by travellers.The ACO’s detailed data protection provisions and the traveller’s corresponding rights can be found at:https://amateurchess.com/datenschutzerklaerung/The ACO is happy to send the traveller a hard copy of the data protection provisions if requested to do so.

-16- Tour operatorThe address and registered office of Amateur Chess Organization GmbH (ACO): Cannstatter Str. 13, 71394 Kernen. Contact: Tel.: 0160/1718759; Fax: 07151/910221, Email: contact@amateurchess.com; registered with the District Court of Stuttgart under number HRB748789

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Further information:

Minimum number of participants:

The minimum number of persons for the ACO World Senior Chess Championship 2020 on Crete (5th-14th October 2020) is150 persons (sum of players and accompanying persons). Resignation has to be made apparent to the client at least 5 weeks prior to the agreed upon date of the tour. If at an earlier date it becomes apparent that the minimum number of participants will not be reached, then we will immediately be forced to utilize our right to resign.

Passengers with reduced mobility:In general, the event is suitable for guests with reduced mobility.

Entry requirements Greece: To enter Greece, EU-citizens need a valid identity card or passport. Non-EU citizens need a valid passport and may need a visa in addition. You can obtain binding information from embassies and consulates.Children also need their own travel document. Minors travelling without a parent or guardian must carry a certified power of attorney from their legal guardian. For the compliance of the valid entry and exit regulations each traveller is responsible for himself.

In case of any questions please send an email to senior@amateurchess.com and we will be happy to assist you.

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FIREWORKS

The award ceremonies of the 2018 and 2019 ACO World Senior Championships ended with a firework display!