Castlehill Chess Club

IAN McNAB MEMORIAL RULES
1	The tournament will be a 5 round allegro Swiss event using the Chess Scotland Swiss Pairing system or a Castlehill committee approved computer pairing program.
2	Chess Scotland Allegro rules apply.
3	Players from other clubs may enter this tournament, but the Ian McNab trophies can only be won by a Castlehill Club member. (Winner & R/up)
4	This tournament will be an allegro Opening themed event. Theme decided at AGM
5	The tournament shall take place on a SINGLE CLUB NIGHT during the month of April.
6	As soon as possible after 7:30pm the organiser shall display the 1st round draw.
7	The time control will be all moves in 15/20 minutes dependent on time constraints.
8	After the 2nd round draw has been made, no more entries can be taken.
9	Scoring; Win=1 point; Draw=0.5; Loss=0; No matches will go for grading.
10	Any player not having started play within 10 minutes of the designated starting time, or within 10 minutes of the draw being displayed, whichever is later, shall be defaulted and removed from the competition.
11	Tie-Break; In the event of a tie-break for places etc, see tie-break rules below.
12	The competition organiser and/or committee may make amendments deemed appropriate to ensure the smooth running of the tournament
	TIE-BREAK - The following tie-break system will be used in order until a winner is decided.
1	The Chess Scotland Sum of Progressive Score System.
2	Result of head to head (if applicable)
3	Lower graded player get the verdict.
4	Toss of a coin.