The schedule for the 2012 Nairobi Chess League (NCL) was released earlier this week. A total of 11 teams will battle it out for a cash prize fund of KES 50,000/- between January and March 2012. While participation in the league is limited to the first 11 teams to register, the organisers will consider introducing a second division if there are at least 7 extra teams. (Related documents for download: 111218 Invitation for 2012 Nairobi Chess League, Nairobi Chess League 2012 Rules amended 28 Dec 2011)
League Details
Venue: Goan Gymkhana, Ngara Road, Nairobi
Schedule:
Saturday, 21st January 2012
2.30 pm: Blitz event for the captains/team members. The standing will be used to allocate the team numbers. Further details to be provided later.
Saturday, 28th January 2012
2 pm: Round 1
4.10 pm: Round 2
Saturday, 4th February 2012
2 pm: Round 3
4.10 pm: Round 4
Saturday, 18th February 2012
2 pm: Round 5
4.10 pm: Round 6
Saturday, 25th February 2012
2.15 pm: Round 7
4.00 pm: Round 8
Saturday, 3rd March 2012
2 pm: Round 7
4.10 pm: Round 8
Time Control: 45 minutes per player to finish the game
Mode of Play: 10 rounds Round-robin
Participation Fees:
- Corporate Teams – KES 15,000
- University/College Teams – KES 7,500
- Non Corporate/School Teams – KES 4,000
Prizes:
Team Prizes
- KES 15,000 + trophy
- KES 8,000 + trophy
- KES 4,000 + trophy
Board Prizes (Boards 1 to 6)
- KES 1,500 Uchumi gift voucher
- KES 1,000 Uchumi gift voucher
Best Lady Player (Boards 1 to 4)
- KES 1,000 Uchumi gift voucher
Best Junior Player (Boards 1 to 4)
- KES 500 Uchumi gift voucher