4th European Go Oza

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31 января - 4 февраля в Амстердаме состоится 4th edition of the Toyota & Denso European Go Oza Tournament - Европейский финал профессионального чемпионата мира.

Три победителя турнира поедут бороться с профессионалами в Токио!

Для участия в соревнованиях приглашаются игроки с европейским рейтингом 2350 и выше.
Организаторами производится частичная компенсация расходов по поездке: 150 евро - дорожные расходы и половина платы за гостиницу.

Заявки принимаются до 20 декабря, но желательно их подавать как можно раньше.
Количество мест ограничено: 72 участника!

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Условия проведения основного турнира для игроков с рейтингом 2350 и выше:


Four rounds Qualification on Thursday and Friday with Swiss system.
• Pairing in all four rounds using the latest rating list available.
• Players with four wins qualify directly for the Knock-out Final Stage on Saturday.
• The lowest players with three points have to play one play-off game on Saturday morning to bring the number of the Final Stage up to 24.
• Thus no player will be eliminated from the tournament in the first stage until they have lost two games.

Knock-out Final Stage
• There will be three Knock-out groups with eight players each
• The three winners qualify for the World Go Oza.

Game conditions
• The time limit for the qualification tournament and the play-off will be 75 minutes with three times a byo-yomi of 30 seconds.
• The time limit for the Knock-out final will be 90 minutes with three times a byo-yomi of 30 seconds.
• The komi is 6½.

Prizes
• Losing play off game € 100
• Twelve losing first round K.O. € 200
• Six semi finalists € 400
• Three losing finalists € 600
• Three winners Qualified for World Go Oza and € 600

Note that playing in the World Go Oza will produce a game fee of 1500 to 2000 euro and all expenses are paid

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Сопутствующие турниры для ВСЕХ ЖЕЛАЮЩИХ, независимо от рейтинга:

The European Go Oza Family Event

On Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd of February 2008

Many side events for all Go players irrespective of age and strength.
A total prize budget of over 7000 Euro.


Saturday:

1a. European Go Oza Side Tournament. Registration closes January 22nd - entry € 12.
This tournament follows the same formula as the European Go Oza Championship.

Tournaments system
• Four rounds Qualification on Saturday with Swiss system.
• 45 minutes thinking time per person, No byo-yomi
• The top sixteen qualify for the KO final on Sunday with 1800 Euro prize fund

Prizes
• Everybody with four wins receives 100 Euro
• Everybody with three wins receives 50 Euro
• Many special prizes and give-aways


Sunday:

1b. KO final of Saturday European Go Oza Side Tournament
• The top sixteen on Saturday play knock-out final on Sunday with 1800 Euro prize fund.
• 45 minutes thinking time per person, No byo-yomi

2. European Oza Pair Go Event. Registration closes January 22nd - entry € 10.

Tournament system
• Teams consisting of a female and male player can join with a maximum of 24 pairs.
• Groups of eight pairs will be made. They play a KO system with losers round.

Prizes
Total prize fund depends on number of participating pairs.

3. European Oza Children Go Event. Registration closes January 22nd - entry € 2.
Special event as part of the Dutch Children Grand Prix.
System undecided. Lots of prizes.


4. Surprise events.
On Sunday there will be several side events including Lightning Go, simultaneous games, and lessons. In the afternoon there will be live commentary on the Finals of the European Go Oza. Several professionals will be present.

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Регистрация на турниры по электронной почте.
Лучше всего сделать это централизованно.

Для регистрации и запроса официального приглашения просьба всем желающим как можно быстрее сообщить мне свои паспортные данные (на англ. языке):
Ф.И.О. , рейтинг, дата рождения, место рождения, № паспорта, кем, когда выдан, дата окончания.