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WORLD AMATEUR CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2019
20th - 29th April 2019 Rhodes / Greece
21st April: Easter Sunday / 22nd April: Easter Monday / Holidays in many countries
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Contact and registration:
rhodes@amateurchess.com
The ACO World Amateur Chess Championship 2019 takes place from Prizes: 5.000 EUR (Prizes based on 100 participants)
20th - 29th April 2019 on the island of Rhodes (Greece) as an open tournament.
Group A Group B Group C
Any player with a rating below 2400 can represent his country and become 2201 – 2400 2001 – 2200 1801 – 2000
ACO World Champion in his rating group! 1st place: 500 EUR 1st place: 400 EUR 1st place: 400 EUR
2nd place: 200 EUR 2nd place: 200 EUR 2nd place: 200 EUR
Accommodation for all players and accompanying persons: 3rd place: 100 EUR 3rd place: 100 EUR 3rd place: 100 EUR
The Amateur World Championship takes place in the luxurious ambience
of the award-winning 5-star Sheraton Rhodes Resort beach hotel. The hotel Group D Group E Group F
belongs to the international Sheraton Group, which exclusively comprises 1601 – 1800 1401 – 1600 1201 – 1400
5-star hotels. The playing hall is located in the hotel. More information and 1st place: 400 EUR 1st place: 400 EUR 1st place: 400 EUR
impressions will follow on the following pages. 2nd place: 200 EUR 2nd place: 200 EUR 2nd place: 200 EUR
3rd place: 100 EUR 3rd place: 100 EUR 3rd place: 100 EUR
Division of groups:
The tournament is played in the following rating groups: Group G 1st place of each rating group
0 – 1200 becomes ACO World Champion.
Group A: 2201 – 2400 1st place: 400 EUR Places 1-3 receive trophies.
Group B: 2001 – 2200 2nd place: 200 EUR
Group C: 1801 – 2000 3rd place: 100 EUR
Group D: 1601 – 1800
Group E: 1401 – 1600 Tournament Rules and Regulations:
Group F: 1201 – 1400 The ACO cannot provide any conditions for titled players. All players and
Group G: 0 (unrated) – 1200 accompanying persons are obliged to stay in the official hotel. All booking
must be made directly through the ACO.
Every group plays separately meaning you only play opponents of similar
playing strength in your group. For the division of groups we consider your Weather on Rhodes:
ELO/national rating at the moment of registration. For players having both The temperatures in April are mild and sunny with temperatures up to 25
an ELO-rating and a national rating, the higher rating counts. In exceptio- degrees Celcius. May is considered to be one the most beautiful months.
nal cases the organizer decides on written application of the participant.
Extra nights:
Mode and time control: Bookable for the same conditions: rhodes@amateurchess.com
9 rounds Swiss System.
Transfer from the airport:
Rate of play: 90 minutes for 40 moves + 15 minutes for the rest of the game The hotel is 20 minutes away from the airport. The costs for a taxi are
with an increment of 30 seconds per move starting from move 1. ca. 25 EUR, the costs for a busticket ca. 3 EUR.
Default time: 30 minutes. Note: From 2018, Greece has introduced a tourist tax for all hotels in the
country. For 4 and 5 star hotels this tax is 4 EUR per person per night. This
Starting fee (only for players): 50 EUR must be paid directly to the hotel at the hotel reception before departure.
The ACO „All-round carefree chess package“
The following services are included for all players & accompanying persons:
9 overnight stays in 5-star Sheraton Rhodes Resort
Full board
Breakfast, light lunch and dinner
Drinks included (non-alcoholic) during the meals (value 150 EUR)
Free water and 1 soft drink per person per meal
Free drinks during the chess games (value 150 EUR)
Free water, tea and coffee during the chess games exclusively for ACO
guests.
Prize-giving ceremony with gala dinner (value 80 EUR)
Alcoholic beverages at a special price
If you want to enjoy alcoholic beverages, the hotel offers them exclusively
for ACO guests at a reduced price.
Free game analysis with GM Spyridon Skembris & GM Zigurds Lanka
After the end of your games, you can analyze them with the Greek
national coach Spyridon Skembris and world famous coach Zigurds Lanka
Free grandmaster chess lectures
The grandmasters Skembris and Lanka will hold two lectures during the
tournament about different chess topics (Duration about 1,5h each).
Free chess side program (participation is voluntary)
Each evening there will be a different chess event. For example blitz tourna-
ments (Indvidual or teamblitz), grandmaster simultaneous exhibition etc.
Free access to the gym
Private hotel beach
Free internet access
Access to the playing hall (Imperial Ballroom)
Hotellobby
The playing venue The 5***** beach hotel Sheraton Rhodes Resort was built by the Sheraton Group and has 4 large pool areas. The playing hall is on the same level as the lobby. The elevators to the rooms are also nearby, so no long walkways are necessary. From the playing hall there is a direct path to the private beach of the hotel. The hotel is only a 10 minute drive from the city centre of Rhodes, ideal conditions for accompanying persons who want to explore the old town during chess games.
Best playing conditions in Imperial Ballroom The famous Greek ballroom has already hosted numerous important internati- onal congresses and events. Due to its soft carpet, there is hardly any back- ground noise, which means best conditions for chess players. The playing hall is on the same level as the hotel lobby and close to elevators leading to the hotel rooms. This means short walking distances. Unlimited free drinks during chess games (value 150 EUR) The ACO package price includes unlimited free drinks (coffee, tea, water) during the chess games. This offer is valid exclusively for the ACO Group.
Schedule ACO World Amateur Chess Championship 2019
April 20th - 29th 2019
21st April: Easter Sunday / 22nd April: Easter Monday / Holidays in many countries
Saturday 20.04. Arrival Wednesday 24.04. 10:00 AM Round 5
From
Registration 4:00 PM Round 6
6:00 PM
Draw of pairings
Sunday 21.04. 9:00 AM Thursday 25.04. Free day
for Round 1
9:30 AM Opening ceremony Friday 26.04. 10:00 AM Round 7
Simultaneous
10:00 AM Round 1 6:30 PM
exhibition
Blitz tournament
6:30 PM Saturday 27.04. 10:00 AM Round 8
(Individual)
Blitz tournament
Monday 22.04. 10:00 AM Round 2 6:30 PM
(Individual)
4:00 PM Round 3 Sunday 28.04. 10:00 AM Round 9
Tuesday 23.04. 10:00 AM Round 4 6:00 PM Prize-giving ceremony
4:00 PM Grandmaster lecture 7:00 PM Gala dinner
Blitz tournament
6:00 PM Monday 29.04. Departure
(Team)
The participation at the side program like for example blitz tournaments, lectures or simultaneous exhibition is voluntary.
Break guaranteed A typical day at the ACO World Amateur Chess Championship
At the World Championship we will have 2 double rounds 08.00 hrs: Alarm clock rings, soon it starts! Get up relaxed and rested for bre-
(days with one round in the morning and one round in the akfast.
afternoon). A few of our past participants have informed us
that they were quite exhausted after the double round. So
we offer all participants the opportunity to 1 or 2 „breaks“. 09.00 hrs: Enjoy the breakfast buffet with an international breakfast. Our
This is not mandatory for any participant, it is a choice! secret tip is the fresh pressed orange juice!
These breaks are called „BYE“s in chess language.
10.00 hrs: First move, let’s go!
A „BYE“ is when you as a player tell the arbiter before the
next round that you want to pause the next round . Then
you will not be included in the pairings for the next round,
but still get half a point. So you can relax, yet not slip off in 13.30 hrs: The game is finished, you can analyse your game with your
the table. 25% of the players make use of it. opponent and the grandmaster. There is no hurry, lunch will be served until
15.00 hrs, so that everyone gets something to eat.
It is possible to take a „BYE“ exclusively at the two match
days when a double round is played. So you can come after 14.00 hrs: A high-quality lunch, with everything your heart desires. But not
the morning round to the arbiter and tell him that you want
too much, I still need energy for the evening program!
to take a „BYE“ for the next round, which is played in the
afternoon.
15.30 hrs: Beach or the pool is calling. Chess players and chess boards are all
Then you are not included in the pairings and get half a over the hotel area, so there is always a chance to play or analyze a game of
point. The next rounds you will be paired regularly. The chess. Enjoy the warm sea and sunshine with a great view of the Mediterrean
possibility of a „BYE“ is only possible twice, only at the 2 Sea.
match days with double rounds.
18.30 hrs: Blitz tournament. 7 rounds. No entry fee. More than 100 players
A „BYE“ gives you a break which you can use to relax and participating.
recharge your batteries. At the same time you get half a Even the ACO team takes part: Grandmaster Falko Bindrich, International Mas-
point for the missed round. This leads to an even more
relaxed tournament for many players.
ter Tobias Hirneise, FIDE Master Jens Hirneise and ACO President Lothar Hir-
neise take part (all of them out of competition). Finished at 20.00 hrs. Material
Questions? prizes for the winners.
Send an email to: rhodes@amateurchess.com
20.00 hrs: Dinner time. You need energy after the blitz tournament.
How to get to Rhodes? Rhodes City
(Capital city)
From all European countries there are direct flights to Rhodes. Airport
If you need help with flight search send an email to
rhodes@amateurchess.com
We kindly assist you to find the best flight.
You can find our current flight recommendations
under: http://amateurchess.com/rhodes
(We update the list regularly)
For your own search we recommend:
www.flights.idealo.com
In case you cannot find a direct flight there is always
the option to fly via Athens or Thessaloniki to Rhodes.
From Athens or Thessaloniki to Rhodes the flight lasts only
about 30 min and there are 7 flights daily.
Support of Grandmasters included!
• Game analysis • Lectures • Simultaneous exhibition
Every year our participants are supported by grandmasters.
After the end of each of your games, you can analyze them for free with 2
grandmasters. In 2019 these will be Spyridon Skembris, national coach of the
Greek national team, who will be join us for the fourth time. In addition we
are happy to announce that Latvian coaching legend Zigurds Lanka (best
pupils GM Shirov and GM Bologan) will join us again after 2014 and 2018. In
addition to game analysis, they will offer free chess lectures about different
topics and compete with you in the simultaneous exhibition or blitz
tournaments.
GM Spyridon Skembris GM Zigurds Lanka
GM Zigurds Lanka during
a lecture at the ACO WACC
Rhodes 2014
Superstars visiting: Judit Polgar & Alexei Shirov At the Amateur World Championship 2018 guest of honour and best female chess player of all times, Grandmaster Judit Polgar, presented the winners with their trophies. For an exclusive group of chess enthusiasts the former Vice World Champion, Grandmaster Alexei Shirov offered a preparatory seminar in a private setting before the World Amateur Championship 2018. Picture below: GM Alexei Shirov (center) with the organizers team (from left to right): FM Jens Hirneise, IM Tobias Hirneise, GM Falko Bindrich and ACO president Lothar Hirneise
Relaxation Enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of the 5-star luxury resort directly by the sea.
Relax your soul The Sheraton Resort has 4 large swimming pools.
Private beach with wonderful view Before or after the games you can either relax at the pool or on the hotel‘s own quiet private beach.
Let yourself be pampered by top Greek cuisine
Pleasure on highest level
Every evening the chef will
enchant you anewVaried culinary arts
Double and single rooms Double and single rooms (with or without sea view) are with 33m2 very spacious and have a large bathroom. Each room is air-conditioned and has a private balcony.
Junior Suites (only a few available!) The popular junior suites overlook the sea and have a spacious living room area and offer with 45m2 enough space. Each Junior Suite is air-conditioned and has a private balcony.
Aegean Suite (only 5 available!) The Aegean Suites (60m2) are luxurious and very spacious units with a master bedroom, living room and a fantastic sea view. Each Aegean Suite is air-conditioned and has a private balcony.
Squash, tennis, playground
and indoor pool are available
free of chargeWellness program ACO guests benefit from exclusive discounts in the in-house spa.
All-day free access to the in-house gym
ACO Experience
It is our aim to offer you a chess event
of a special kind. Of course, the chess
tournament is at the heart of the
event but we also want everyone,
players and accommodating persons,
to have a wonderful time. This is why
we always choose interesting places
and nice hotels with high standards.
Our team consists, among others,
of GMs, IMs and FMs with huge
tournament experience, so we know
what matters at a chess tournament.
2012 we were in Dubai, one of the
most fascinating cities in the world. Great people We also host a „Team-Blitz“ where players compete in
We played in one of the world’s best Meet new friends from all over the world! We have more teams of 2.
family resorts, a 5-star hotel and had than 25 nations competing in the tournament.
our prize-giving ceremony at 220 Free-day trips
meters in the most luxurious hotel Diploma for every player In every tournament we have one free day with no chess
in the world, the 7-star Burj-Al-Arab. We at ACO go with the olympic motto - „It is the taking game. Usually we take this opportunity for some sight-
part that counts.“ Therefore every player gets a diploma seeing. With a professional guide and a big bus we visit
2013 we visited the famous Greek with his name on it. the most attractive places of our destination.
island Crete and enjoyed a spectacular
playing hall with direct sea view. Free drinks during the games Beach
Especially for our participants, we arranged that all of us For us chess does not mean to sit in a hall all day. If you
2014 the championship took place on can have free drinks (water, coffee, tea) during the games play an ACO tournament, a beach is not far away. Relax
the „Sun Island“ Rhodes, with 4 very to refill energy for the hard-fought games. in between your games and enjoy some quality time
nice hotels and the longest private with your family and friends!
beach of the island. Blitz tournaments
Our blitz tournaments (5 min per player for the whole Chess - game of generations
2015-2018 the tournament took place game) are a good way to get in touch with other chess In our championships we were glad to welcome players
in the newly built 5-star hotel Helona players. In Kos 2017 from 314 players more than 120 play- from the ages 6 up to 94(!) years. The above right pic-
Resort on the Greek island Kos, ers participated in the „Welcome-Blitz“ tournament. ture shows the game between the 7 year old Anna
with the best cuisine of the island! against Mrs. Eggebrecht (94 years).2012: Dubai 72 participants from 25 countries Our first tournament took place in sunny Dubai in 2012. The venue was 5-star hotel Jebel Ali. The highlight of the event was the prize-giving ceremony in the ballroom of the famous 7-star hotel Burj-Al-Arab (photo) at 220 meters height.
2013: Crete (Greece) 168 participants from 26 countries The second ACO World Amateur Chess Championship took place on the Greek island Crete in 2013. Compared to 2012, the number of participants more than doubled. The venue was 4-star Aquis Arina Sand with a beautiful playing hall, with direct sea view.
2014: Rhodos (Greece) 240 participants from 26 countries Our third tournament took place on the Greek „Sun Island“ Rhodes in 2014. The playing hall had a size of over 1000 square meters where 240 players from 26 countries fought for the titles. Players were accommodated in 4 & 5 star hotels of Esperia Group.
ACO World Amateur Chess Championship 2015 - 2018 5*****Helona Resort Kos 2015: 2016: 2017: 2018: 240 players 249 players 314 players 307 players 27 countries 29 countries 30 countries 30 countries
The Wimbledon of Chess Even before the tournament started, world chess star Alexei Schirow was a guest
and prepared 8 chess players from all rating groups for this tournament for 3
An experience report by Uwe Ritter (Germany) about the days. Furthermore he was a star to touch, who was not afraid to play a blitz match
ACO World Amateur Chess Championship 2018 on Kos against other amateurs.
The also present grandmasters Spyridon Skembris and Zigurds Lanka were always
It is May and it already has a good tradition, sought-after analysis partners, some amateurs could be helped with tips and tricks.
embedded between two holidays and two Both grandmasters also gave chess lectures in German and English, an offer which
weekends the chess players meet for the enjoyed great popularity.
most beautiful amateur event of the year.
In the 8th round at the best lunchtime, many chess players were already at the ta-
Like every year when the ACO calls, one ble, the remaining participants in the tournament hall temporarily did not believe
travels from all over the world to the beauti- their eyes and some even suspected a „Hungarian mirage“ when surprisingly the
ful Mediterranean island KOS to meet at the best female chess player of all times appeared in the playing hall.
5-star Hotel Helona Resort.
307 participants from 30 countries followed the call of the organizers and travelled Judit Polgar, now 41 years old and long since retired from active tournament chess,
with their wives and accompanying persons, in some cases the children were there visited her friend Maria in the tournament hall to keep her fingers crossed for her
as well. personally. Maria had only scored a modest three points last year, now she domi-
nated her group for 8 rounds, was equal on points with Simon Faber from Germa-
As every year, the official reception with a glass of sparkling wine or wine on the ny before the final round and in the end, due to an unfortunate defeat, was only
eve of the tournament was very popular, as one always meets many good old second behind Simon Faber, who won the F-group with 7.5 points. I can‘t prove it,
friends again. Even if the last participants did not arrive until after midnight due but let‘s assume that Judit Polgar plays a not inconsiderable part in this positive
to flight delays, all chess players sat on the board punctually the next morning at development.
10.00 a.m. 9 rounds were played, in 7 rating groups, A to G. The rating groups were
formed starting with the group A Elo 2201 - 2400, downwards. The highlight of the prize-giving ceremony with guest of honour Judit Polgar, was,
as last year, the mini free concert of the Chilean artist Maria Jose Yurar Rescaglio,
The time control was 90 minutes for 40 moves and 15 minutes for the rest. There who is well known as an artist in South America, thus far beyond her own national
is also a bonus of 30 seconds per move. There were no disputes due to the always borders, and performs under the artist name Juga de Prima. Even before the start
very fair interaction between the players. of the 9th round, the artist gave all participants a little surprise. We heard and saw a
music video with the title „Oh my dear Capablanca“ which she had recorded.
Similar to the legendary tennis event, many things here are already good old tradi-
The concluding remarks were made by participants who were there for the
tion. In addition to a full board wellness program, there is free catering during the
first time.
game in a beautiful playing hall equipped with carpets.
„The participants are all very relaxed. Nothing is missing. A beautiful
Present grandmasters, with whom one can analyze one‘s own game, a free day,
Holiday tournament in an ambience of a World Championship, plus a great
which is always used for an island excursion in the group or on one‘s own initiative
prize performance ratio“. (Peter Trzaska, Group B)
and ends with a Greek evening in the hotel.
„A perfect organization“ (Marco Siebarth, Group C)
Simultaneous exhibition events of master players present and various Blitz events
were also an integral part of the supporting program this time. All this always takes
„All very well if only the defeats weren‘t.“
place in a very familiar atmosphere.
(Barbara Kroll, Group E)„It was my first holiday in Greece and my first participation in an World „A big thank you to the ACO team for the organization of the World
Amateur Chess Championship and I was looking forward to it for months. Amateur Chess Amateur Championship on the Greek island of Kos.
My expectations of a wonderful time were exceeded in every respect. The The tournament, its realization, the complete side program as well as
fantastic hotel complex with the best conditions for such an event left no- the entire hotel (team) had to show an enormously high quality, which
thing to be desired; the good service of the staff, the excellent kitchen as absolutely lived up to the claim of a World Championship.
well as the hotel‘s own sandy beach rounded the thing off and one could Also worth mentioning is the Mediterranean weather on Kos, which will
really enjoy the stay in a wonderful feel-good climate. remain positively in your memory with many hours of sunshine.
I am already looking forward to next year to participate in this great
At this point I would like to praise the organizers, who had the prepara- tournament, to meet the Greek sun as well as the food and the nice people
tion, management and execution of the tournament (including the side I met“.
tournaments) up to the evaluation and the festive award ceremony com-
pletely under control and ensured a perfect and smooth process, this was
Marco Siebarth about the ACO World Amateur Chess Championship 2018
also confirmed by the other participants! Many thanks to Falko Bindrich
and the Hirneise family! on Kos
As a subscriber to the german chess magazine „Rochade Europa“, I have
been following the tournament for years and have now decided to parti-
cipate. I can highly recommend it to every chess friend who wants to play
a tournament in a relaxed atmosphere (Chess and Beach) in combination
with a holiday feeling.
Even my personally worst tournament result (there‘s even that) will not
cloud my memory of this beautiful time. Professionally and family-wise it
fits with me with a participation at the earliest again in two years, but I can
look forward to it already now.“
Andreas Borchert about the ACO World Amateur Chess Championship
2018 on KosACO World Amateur Chess Championship Kos 2017 -
South American superstar plays chess incognito
Who like me, commutes a lot between 2 federal states, knows what it meant, especially this
spring to have to sweeten its existence with a gray cloudy weather. In the last few weeks, we
rarely had more than 10 degrees, mostly with rain and strong winds, so that we wanted to escape
this climate. What is more beautiful if you have a flight ticket to the Mediterranean and at the
beginning of May, at 9 degrees at the airport Hamburg, board an airplane to escape this tristesse,
towards the Mediterranean. The goal once again was the Mediterranean island of Kos and the
ACO World Championship, which is held for the 6th time and is constantly enjoying increasing
demand. The organizer was finally able to welcome 314 participants, which on the one hand
meant a new entrant’s record, and on the other hand, that the organizer had a great confidence
in the work of the last few years. Thus, the tournament was already booked in September for
the Helona Resort Hotel (5 stars), so that now, participants could also be accommodated in the
Lakitira hotel (4 stars), 300 meters away.
In personal conversations with the foreign participants, it is always conveyed to me that they
were here on recommendations which lead them to this place, e.g. From Sweden or even from
Australia. For example, Elliott Renzies, 69 years old, traveled directly from Melbourne and was
so enthusiastic that he decided during the tournament to book again next year. Already on the
evening before the start of the tournament, there is a reception at the pool bar with a small drink,
this clearly attests to the fact that the organizer tries his best to be forthcoming to the visitors. A
cheerful togetherness with good old friends but also with the opportunity to meet new ones.
The fact that the choice for the venue was once again at the Helona Resort hotel, is not surprising,
if one was here before. As every year, most of the first-time participants are on the road with the
camera on the day of arrival in order to capture the various impressions. 5 players already took
part for the sixth time. The youngest participant was the 6 year old Filip Ochedzan from Poland
and the oldest, Louis Friedland, 90 years old, came from France. The participants are from Europe, Right at the beginning, he surprised everyone with a note that among the participants was a
Chile, USA, Argentina, India, Siberia and last but not least Australia. This is likely to be the only famous musician from Chile, who is very successful in South America as a singer and dancer,
tournament with nearly all participants coming by plane. Once again the participants of GM but is absolutely unknown in Europe. She played in the F group, got three points, but in the
Spiridon Skembris were supported in their post mortem analyzes. In addition, this year, 2 island entertainment business so his statements would have earned you more than 2800 ELO points
excursions with German and English speaking tour guides were offered on the day off, a trip to the according to our chess knowledge. Her given name is Maria Jose Yarur. She is a celebrated
historical places, alternatively a trip to an olive factory and a wine tasting. To my astonishment, artist in South America, under the name of JUGA. Lothar Hirneise was pleased to note that
the seats were almost all gone before the start of the tournament. she would now give us a taste of her art.
It was played in 7 groups starting with category 2201 to 2400. On Sunday, 07.05. In the morning As far as this could be judged as a muscular layman, the voice and mastery of the music
at 9:30 am the welcoming and instruction of the players took place, punctually at 10:00 am went instrument brought along were a dream, soft and harmonious in sound. She performed
on, followed by a double round on Monday. Tuesday the 4th round and Wednesday again a four songs from her repertoire. She stunned with a revamped version of the music classic
double round, respectively at 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. Thursday was a day off, until from Friday one “From head to toe set on love”. Among other things, the classic magic word was replaced by
Game was played each day until Sunday. There were also other framework events in the form of
Schachmatt. Fierce applause for an extraordinary artist, as well as a very beautiful woman,
chess and lightning tournaments. On Sunday at 4 pm, all the winners were determined. Sunday
who makes the men’s hearts beat faster. Yes a great event is once again over, old friendships
was the closing ceremony. For the first time this was held outdoors, with an excellent panoramic
were cultivated, new ones were found. What a pity you were not there!
view of the volcano island of Nisyros and the sea, next to the hotel lobby, by the pool. Most of
the participants appeared in a suit appropriate to the occasion, very much to the pleasure of the
organizer. After a compulsory pool photo, Chairman Lothar Hirneise opened the closing ceremony. Uwe Ritter, Kos, 15th May 2017Spring, sun, sea, wine and chess The off day was very nice: Bus trips over the island are offered. In
addition to tourism, Kos-Stadt has a beautiful ancient market square in
An experience report by Dr. Jürgen Kraft (Germany) about the ACO World the middle of the city and a Kreuzritterburg. Two beautiful old mosques
Amateur Chess World Championship 2017 built peacefully next to orthodox churches.
A visit to the ancient hippocrates sanctuary is a much just like the
Dear chess friends, this was a really successful holiday! journey to the mountain villages over narrow serpentines: flowers,
Admittedly, the “Amateur Chess World Championship” is somewhat forest and a wonderful view of the deep blue Aegean.
bombastic. But: 314 players from all over the world had come, Back to Chess: 5,5 out of 9, Rank 19 of 88 in my rating group. Despite
including Chile and Australia making the longest journey. My opponents many mistakes I am satisfied. The most beautiful part was a black vic-
came from India, the Netherlands, England, Poland, Norway, France, tory in the English four-knight game. Thanks to Bernd’s English tutoring
Switzerland, and Germany. A member of the regional chess club course, the opening was clearly in my favor, and I had an opportunity
Kosstadt was also there. The youngest player of the tournament was for polychrome for the first time in my chess career, despite a mistake
6 years old, the oldest one was a whopping 92 years old! The Helona in the middle game: two black ladies were too much for my opponent.
Resort, a beach hotel complex on the south coast of the island, was Thanks to the good hotelesses (Oh these calamares with garlic and caper-
were the tournament was held. Rightly 5 stars. 9 rounds Swiss system, nmayonnaise!) My belly unfortunately icreased more than my ELO. Now
usual reflection time, rating groups staggered according to ELO 200. 7 I have to switch to lettuce! My wife has now enjoyed the beach life and
game days, one day off, to explore the island in the spring bloom. has become really tanned - perhaps the only disadvantage of the air-con-
ditioned playroom.
In the evening flashing tournaments - very recommended for imitation
- teamblitz: A strong and a weaker player fight together. Enjoy! Who of We will be back next year! Highly recommended!
you now thinks we have been playing holiday coffee house chess, has _______________________________________________
gotten quite another idea: Since we had all the time in the world - apart
from the time of reflection – were the fighting was fierce: accepting Dear Organizers,
a draw? Only with a Queen and a tower less ... A typical chess day:
7.30 getting up, at 8.30 Anne and I want to have breakfast. Since I I was there for the first time. And I’m thrilled. So many possibilities, as
have to swim in the sea before. After breakfast, a short walk along the banal amateur chess to play and to experience, with free water, coffee
sea, at 10 am it starts. Excitement ... After the game, Anne and I had and cake on the board, to exchange with so many from other countries,
arrangements for lunch at 13.30 - it was several times later. I had never in such a beautiful place, with a super tour on the off day, with best and
played so many final games.In the evening: There are chess games ample kitchen, and all this in a pleasant atmosphere that you can work
in the hotel bar. But with the English people, one can also talk about with. A big big thank you!
music: Are Deep Purple or the Dire Straits the better band? If you have
lost, you can comfort yourself with a glass of red wine and the Rolling Greetings from Switzerland
Stones: “You can not always get what you want”; If you win, you can
listen to Freddy Mercury at the pool bar... “We are the Champions!” Ruth Huber (Group E)ACO World Amateur Chess
Championship 2016
on Kos
Participant Uwe Ritter from Germany reports
In 2016, the ACO (Amateur Chess Organization) sent out
invitations to the five-star hotel Helona Resort and 249
chess fans from all over the world accepted. This was a
new record.
The organizers were pleased that 6 chess fans were
there for the fifth time, among them Rene Tückmantel
and Dr. Thomas Kummle from Germany, as well as Swiss
chess icon Dr. Christian Issler, the long-time chairman
of the oldest chess club in the world, well-known for
organizing many tournaments. Many participants this
year took the opportunity to travel early or to stay on
Pleasant Argentine participant Andrea Duernhoefer Despite that, she won 3 games. At the tournament on
a few days longer. Full board, reduced prices for drinks,
explained to me that there weren´t any big tournaments Rhodes (in 2014), there was a sporting performance of
free food during games, all were at affordable prices in
in Central and South America, so her only a choice was a special kind. A Swiss participant arrived by bicycle and
the off-season. As one participant from Heidelberg told
to go either to the USA or to Europe. Besides, most chess was on the road across Europe for 3 months. In the end,
me: “Here there is no need to spend additional euros,
players are organized and live in Europe. The route of one participant from Russia wrote a book about the the
everything that one needs to feel good is there.”
her outward flight to the tournament was: Buenos Aires, tournament on Crete. As Lothar Hirneise humorously
The tournament was played in 7 rating groups. There Santiago, Madrid, Munich, Kos. I admit, I didn´t dare to commented. this might have been the only time that he
were numerous additional events in the form of blitz ask about the route of her return flight. The youngest was mentioned in chess history. I think we should wait
tournaments or simultaneous events. GM Spiridon participant was 9 and the oldest 82 years old. a while.
Skembris supported chess-players with analysis of their
games and was always on the spot with tips. He held The organizers were also well prepared for the needs At the closing event, the participants thanked the
lectures on middle- and endgames. On the day free of participants with disabilities. They did not spare organizers, with long applause, for an extraordinarily,
from games, two tours on the island were offered, which any effort in order to offer to participants the top well organized achievement, that deserves iconic status
the chess players gladly accepted. The participants tournament. So it’s no surprise that they were the only after only 5 years. The Olympic motto also applies here,
came from 29 nations, among them Singapore, Chile, ones that, after 9 days, still didn’t have a little colour in “Taking part is more important than winning”.
Argentina and Siberia . It wasn‘t obvious that they were the face. During the closing event, the chairman Lothar
going to attend. It is interesting to know that the event Hirneise recalled the 5 years of ACO. He mentioned that In this sense, my warm thanks go to the organizers for a
mainly lives from mouth to mouth propaganda, since chess players that are not organized are also welcome. top organization, which is unique in this field. The only
in these countries, due to the organizational structures For example, the oldest participant in the tournament disappointment was that you were not there.
of the local chess associations, an advertisement is not on Crete (in 2013) was 94 years old and, whether you
financially feasible. believe it or not, she learned to play chess at 93. If I may make a suggestion, just give it a try next year!Constantine Ananiadis, (USA, Group D) about Mikael Svensson, (Sweden, Group B) about the Harry Wubs, (Netherlands, Group D) about the
the World Amateur Chess Championship World Amateur Chess Championship World Amateur Chess Championship
Rhodes 2014 Crete 2013 Dubai 2012
„I was fortunate enough to have the chance to partici- Hats off and a big round of applause to the entire ACO “For me the tournament in Dubai was great. Although
pate in the 2014 ACO World Championship in Rhodes, team for yet another brilliant performance! ACO is a I did not know what to expect, I would say that it
Greece and I can easily say that it was the best organi- young organization, now with its second World Cham- succeeded all my expectations.
zed event I have ever participated in! pionship organized for chess amateurs from around
the world. Being a participant in both Dubai and Cre- The group of participants was small, what gives an in-
The organizers made sure every detail was taken care te, it’s natural for me to compare the two tournaments. timate atmosphere. After a few days you knew all play-
of and made the players feel very special. The venue Playing in Dubai was certainly a privilege. With the ers by face and most of them by name.
was great with ample space and good lighting. luxurious resort as both accommodation and playing
hall for the participants, and with the prize giving ce- Despite the heat outside, there was warmth and fri-
I also enjoyed the side events (blitz tournament etc) remony in Burj Al Arab, it was truly a once in a lifeti- endliness inside the hotel. This friendliness was very
that they made available to us and was able to partici- me experience. All things considered the tournament strongly present in the persons who organized the
pate in one of them. on Crete took the tournament one step further, even tournament.
surpassing the experience in Dubai. While the hotel
The schedule of the games was well thought-out and in Dubai was great, the climate on Crete was strongly A great compliment for ACO for their ideas, their hard
allowed for family time as well as time to explore the is- preferable. While a decent amount of players around working, their friendliness and their professionality.
land of Rhodes itself. The hotel was also great and con- the world gathered in Dubai, the number of partici-
sidering that it was „all-inclusive“ it was very affordable. pants more than doubled on Crete. While I was having The whole organizationwas just perfect. Their were no
a good time in Dubai, the friendly atmosphere in the incidents, the sportsmanship was of a high level and
All in all, a great event and great initiative by the orga- tournament on Crete reached a level that I have ne- there were a lot of contacts between the organizers
nizers! Bravo! ver experienced before in any chess tournament. Ever. and between the players.
I really hope I can make this an annual event for myself That the organizers recognized me from last year was
and my family and I hope that more and more people perhaps not that surprising. But that they all seemed These contacts continued even after the tournament in
will support ACO and participate in future champion- to know everybody by name was truly impressive, and some cases. I personally will surely meet several players in
ships!“ helped to make everybody feel part of the ACO family. Crete, Greece again next year in May.”I really liked the tournament. It was a nice experience. With best wishes to play another
tournament organized by ACO.”
WIM Elizabeth Paola Moreno García, Venezuela, 2077 Elo
About the WACC 2013 in Crete
“Dear chess friends. I’m very very glad, with the nine days in the world championship in Crete, with
all. Great chess atmosphere, great Chessplayers,great people, and great friends. Thank you for crea-
ting that one marvelous event, and also for the blitz tournaments! I really enjoyed them!
Thanks again for so much chess, chess, and more chess on Greek islands! Go on for more!”
Antonio Maset, Argentina, 1500 Elo, about the WACC 2013 in Crete
Kudos to the ACO team, which looked after all participants with great dedication. It was my
first participation, and I will always remember it, not only because of the final result. :-)
Everything was perfectly organized, the tables and boards were always neatly prepared.
Despite the huge number of participants, we had enough space in the playing hall to roam
around and check out the other games. Every evening they organized an event, be it a blitz
tournament or a chess tutorial by the fantastic and always funny Latvian GM Lanka, who
speaks fluent German. Inviting him to Rhodos was a great idea. I take my hat off to the organizers,
who untiringly ensured a great playing atmosphere every single day. Can’t wait for
next year in Kos!
David Moreno Rivilla, Spain, 1588 Elo About the WACC 2014 in RhodesFour players from the Einsiedel (Switzerland) chess club World Amateur Chess Championship 2016 on Kos
at the World Amateur Chess Championship on Kos A report by the participants Rafael and Kevin Jaussi (Switzerland)
The amateurs chose their new titleholder in Greece – away from the sport, On Saturday May 7, our journey from home to Kos began. When we arrived
the event was marked by a relaxed atmosphere. there, we had already been overwhelmed by Greek hospitality. A small
aperitif was organized in the five-star hotel Helona Resort. When it was
The Einsiedler quartet returned from the World Amateur Chess Championship over, we were desperately looking for our suitcases until someone from
without a cup but with many experiences and memories. Peter Telser, Hans the hotel told us that they had already been taken to our room. Later we
Forster, Meinrad Bettschart and Victor Kälin together have about 150 years of went to have dinner and we were astonished to see the big selection at the
experience of competitions. But they had never before participated in such a buffet. In the beginning we were as if paralysed.
tournament as this, of the Amateur Chess Organization (ACO). There were 250
chess players from 30 countries competing from 7 to 15 May on Kos for the The food was delicious and we didn’t need to fear being hungry for these
crown of the amateur world championship. There were exactly 7 crowns, one 10 days. On Sunday the first round began.
per group. The programme was intense, with 9 rounds. It offered, however,
enough time to relax. It was difficult to be focus on chess with the panoramic view and beautiful
weather. After 2/3 of the tournament, Rafael Jaussi had started really
The players‘ passion was inexhaustible. That can be said for Meinrad Bettschart comfortably in category E with 3 points from 6 rounds. With me, it did not
(Brunnen/Einsiedeln), who was second oldest person at 82 years and who sat run according to desire with 1.5 from 6 rounds in category C, the start was
for a further 3 hours with his 14 years old opponent to analyse the game. One very modest. On Thursday May 12 a day trip was planned with a touring bus,
typical image for the occasion. “Chess is more than competition”, said prudent which enabled us to learn a lot about the island, its history and attractions.
ACO-president Lothar Hirneise (Germany) during the announcement of the Half the time the guide was telling us everything about olives, which were
rankings. Chess is also education and friendship, and encourages the Olympic very delicious. There were theory evenings and blitz tournaments, where
spirit at such amateur championships, according to which taking part is more we both got 3 out of 7 and there was a blitz team where the brothers Jaussi
important than winning. also gained 3 points out of 7. Which was very strong for our ELO rating.
The last round was on Sunday May 15 and Rafael ended the tournament
Very relaxed atmosphere at 22nd place, with 4.5 out of 9 points, of 36 participants in category E.
I finished the tournament with 3 out of 9 points, 53rd out of 56 participants
The four members of the Einsiedeln chess club were competing in three in category C. The tournament ended with a small aperitif and the
different groups. Hans Forster had the best performance, with 5.5 points from announcement of the rankings. On Monday after breakfast, we began our
9 games, which was excellent for rank 14. Peter Telser nevertheless succeeded trip home.
in finishing the tournament without defeat. As well as the sport, the event had
a relaxed atmosphere, a great hotel just by the sea, mild temperature as well as This was a great chess event, with great impressions of the trip and we
an organization, which translated the motto of World Chess Federation «Gens can only recommend the 2017 tournament on Kos and give our thanks to
una sumus» (We are a family) perfectly from theory to practice. tournament directors for the great organization.
Victor Kälin, (Switzerland, Elo 1876) participant group C Kevin Jaussi, (Switzerland, Elo 1833) participant group C“What a great idea. Combining a beach holiday with chess. Don’t you just love them both. And the ACO putting that
package together in the top-class Helona Resort in Kos was pure genius! As always the chess was tremendous. But we
were on holiday too, so universally having a good time. It was a chance to meet new friends. Language isn’t a barrier.
The conversation is conducted primarily in English. However, I spent a few minutes analysing my game with a Russian
opponent, he pointed in Russian and I generally waved my arms in English. Perfectly understood on both sides! One of
the nice little extras was having a genial Grand Master on hand to help with the after game post-mortem, that was a
real boon for all the players. Let’s just say a word about the Helona Resort. “Brilliant!”. We were treated like Kings
and Queens. The rooms are top of the range, bright, spacious and clean. My party was blown away by the food, and the
desserts especially were a triumph! We were not alone in our praise. On the evening of the awards presentation the
Chef took as much applause as all the winners put together. Even those on the strictest diet would surrender to his delights!
Overall Kos 2015 was a glittering success. These are the Friendly Amateur World Chess Championships.
If you love chess, warm sun and good food, come and play. / David Gilbert, (ENG, 1899, Group D)
„World Amateur Chess Championship 2015 on Kos was organised at the highest level and left only the most pleasant memories. I am very
happy with this tournament, especially with the result. There was a lot of chess experience, a lot of fun and new friends. First of all I would
like to say thank you to GM Falko Bindrich and Hirneise‘s family for the organization of this really perfect tournament. Because of them
everyone is getting a chance to play living chess with a different opponents from all over the world, and even become a chess world
champion, as me. Secondly I would like to thanks all my opponents and participants for the friendly atmosphere during all period of the
tournament. And inally I would like to wish all previous and future participants of the ACO tournament the success at the chessboard as
well as in all life.“
Nikolay Gutsulyak, (RUS, 0, Group G) about the tournament on Kos 2015
Lovely atmosphere with ideal playing conditions, lots of interesting chess offers such as single blitz, team blitz, seminars,
simultaneous exhibitions and excursions… in a nutshell: Kos forever!
Vladimir Paleologu, (SUI, 2152, Group B, President of Chess Club Lugano) about the tournament on Kos
I allow myself to express my feelings and my comments about your tournament Kos 2015 and its hotel, it’s not my habit to
throw with lowers, but it’s true that I have never seen anything like this before, your team has not left any wishes open, at
any time the team was there and everyone desired to play chess. The big playing hall, lots of space for the chess games, free
cold drinks and coffee, cookies and several large screens for the seminars not to forget. This tournament and the 5 Star Hotel
Helona Resort was the BEST TOURNAMENT in my amateur chess career, the place and the infrastructure was nice and clean,
a warm welcome at the hotel reception and all the players and their acommpanying persons had the same benefits. I cannot
find enough words to express our satisfaction and to summarize it I would say it was just ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, AND EVEN
MORE!!! WILL WE BE THERE NEXT YEAR? YES!! OF COURSE!
Arezki Bouchelaghem, (SUI, 1770, Group D) about the tournament on KosLet the day end in front of beautiful
Sowohl bei Tag als auch bei Nacht scenery directly at the sea
bietet die Hotelanlage ein
traumhaftes BildGala dinner (value 80 EUR) List of activities
After our prize-giving ceremony the gala dinner with Greek theme evening At the 5***** beach hotel Sheraton Rhodes Resort numerous activities are
will take place as highlight of the World Amateur Chess Championship. offered. A small except of the activies are below. In case of questions please
Look forward to an extraordinary evening! send us an email to rhodes@amateurchess.com
• Jogging/Fitness trail • Volleyball
• Sauna • Table tennis
• Squash • Bike rental (extra charges)
• Tennis (with floodlights) • Mini supermarketFree day
The play-free day offers enough time to explore the whole island. Visit
the historical sights of the island and enjoy the typical Greek flair in
Rhodes city and surroundings.
SUNNY ISLAND
RHODESPrice list 5***** Sheraton Rhodes Resort
All prices per person Registration until Registration until Registration until Registration from
(except Family rooms) 30.11.2018 31.12.2018 31.01.2019 01.02.2019
Double room Standard 899 EUR 949 EUR 999 EUR 1049 EUR
Double room sea view 999 EUR 1049 EUR 1099 EUR 1149 EUR
Single room Standard 1299 EUR 1349 EUR 1399 EUR 1449 EUR
Single room sea view 1499 EUR 1549 EUR 1599 EUR 1649 EUR
Triple room Standard 799 EUR 849 EUR 899 EUR 949 EUR
Triple room sea view 899 EUR 949 EUR 999 EUR 1049 EUR
Family room 2199 EUR 2299 EUR 2399 EUR 2499 EUR
(2 adults + 1 child up to 14 years) (Total price) (Total price) (Total price) (Total price)
Family room 2599 EUR 2699 EUR 2799 EUR 2899 EUR
(2 adults + 2 children up to 14 years) (Total price) (Total price) (Total price) (Total price)
Junior Suite for 2 persons 1599 EUR 1649 EUR 1699 EUR 1749 EUR
Aegean Suite für 2 persons 1999 EUR 2049 EUR 2099 EUR 2149 EUR
Following services are included for players & accompanying persons:
Free game analysis with GM Spyridon Skembris & GM Zigurds Lanka
9 overnight stays in 5 stars hotel Sheraton Rhodes Resort Analyze your games with a grandmaster
Full board: Breakfast, light lunch, dinner Free grandmaster chess lectures
Drinks included (non-alc.) during the meals Free chess side program (participation is voluntary)
(value 150 EUR) free water and 1 soft drink per meal Blitz tournaments, Grandmaster simul etc.
Free drinks during the chess games (value 150 EUR) Free access to the gym
Free water, tea and coffee exklusive for ACO guests Private hotel beach
Prize-giving ceremony with gala dinner (value 80 EUR) Free internet access
Alcoholic beverages at a special price Access to the playing hall (Imperial Ballroom)Notes on registration 5***** Sheraton Resort • The booking of rooms for accompanying persons who don‘t take part in
the tournament is also possible.
• Out of experience, the ACO World Amateur Chess Championships are fully • It is possible to have a few more days of vacation after the event and to
booked weeks before the first deadline. The hotel recommends a timely bring an accompanying person.
registration in order to guarantee a place.
• Chess teachers or chess clubs who arrive with groups of 10 or more
• Experience has shown that rooms with sea views are particularly popular persons may get special conditions.
and therefore often booked out early.
In case of any questions about the hotel, tournament, registration, extra
• For booking extra nights before or after the tournament, please contact nights or anything else please do not hesitate to contact us:
rhodes@amateurchess.com by email.
Contact and registration:
• Extra nights can be booked for the same conditions like during the event rhodes@amateurchess.comRegistration
WORLD AMATEUR CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2019
20th - 29th April 2019 Rhodes / Greece
To register for the ACO World Amateur Chess Championship 2019 in
Sheraton Rhodes Resort please click on the below link. There you can fill out the online
registration form and choose your accommodation. If you have difficulties with the online
registration form, please send an email to: rhodes@amateurchess.com
https://amateurchess.com/registration-rhodesGeneral Business Terms For Travel Contracts
4.Client Resignation prior to begin of tour / Cancellation costs
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operator). They will add the lawful clauses of §§ 651a-m BGB (Civil Law Code) as well as the information guidelines for tour The client can resign from the tour at any given time. The resignation has to be made in written form at our business address
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and fill those in. 4.2
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1.Conclusion of travel contract / Client obligations the tour. If the resignation cannot be justified or is a case of an act of nature, we may demand appropriate compensation for
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disclose information or issue warranties which change the agreed upon content of this travel contract or to offer additional ser- compensation is calculatedafter the date of reception of the declaration agreement. This occurs in the following way:
vices
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expressly starting from 17 to 11 days prior to tour start 60%
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2.3 The minimum number of persons for the World Amateur Chess Championship 2019 on Rhodes (20th-29th April 2019)
If the client fails to make deposit or payment until the agreed upon payment dates, then we are entitled to step back from the is 300 persons (sum of players and accompanying persons until 1st of March 2019)
travel contract after admonition and to debit the client with any associated costs according to Nr. 5.2 Sentence 2 until 5.5. Without
full payment of the tour price, there is no claim for a fulfilment of the tour services. We may only resign from the travel contract due to not achieving a minimum number of participants if:
a) we specifically defined a minimum number of participants in our travel brochure as well as the date until which the client
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