GCF to stage end-of-year rapid chess tournaments

The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) will end its 2022 season with two exciting one-day rapid chess events.
The Junior Tournament, set for December 31st, is open to all chess players born after January 1st, 2002. Players will compete in nine rounds under a time-control of 10 minutes per player, and there will be a one-second increment after each move.
Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers and the best female player. The grand prize is $30,000, the second prize is $20,000, third prize is $10,000, and the best female prize is $10,000. Registration fee for this Junior Tournament is $1000.
The Open Tournament will be held on January 2nd, 2023, and the top player in this event will receive $50,000 cash. Second prize is $30,000, third prize is $20,000, and the best female prize is $20,000.
This tournament is open to players of all ages, and registration fee is $2000.
All registration must be done online, and be submitted by 18:00hrs or 6pm on the day prior to each tournament. Registration fees can be paid through MMG.
Games start at 09:00hrs each day. Players are asked to assemble at the School of the Nations tournament venue by 08:45hrs. Default time for both events is five minutes.

All participants, accompanying adults and other spectators attending the events are advised to take necessary safety precautions, as the COVID-19 pandemic is still a threat.
If a player shows any signs of COVID-19 symptoms, such as a cough, cold, fever, or constant sneezing, whether it is just before or during the tournament, that person would not be allowed to play or continue playing in the tournament.
The Guyana Chess Federation is anticipating a vibrant and exciting tournament, organised by the Youth Committee and supervised by Committee Chair FM Anthony Drayton.
The GCF is hereby expressing its sincere thanks to all its members, friends and sponsors for their tremendous support and participation over the past year, and wishes all Guyanese a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.