A total of one hundred players are confirmed to take part in this year's KL Open. The players meeting was held at 6:00 PM today. Major decisions that were made and conveyed to all players:
- Change of playing schedule
Tuesday 6 April 12:00- Arrival & 18:00 Final Registration & Players Meeting
Wednesday 7 April 09:00 Round 1 & 16:00 Round 2
Thursday 8 April 09:00 Round 3 & 16:00 Round 4
Friday 9 April 16:00 Round 5
Saturday 10 April 09:00 Round 6 simul in afternoon
Sunday 11 April 09:00 Round 7 & 16:00 Round 8
Monday 12 April 09:00 Round 9
- Time control is now 40 moves in two hours followed by another thirty minutes to the finish. No time increment
- No appeals committee. Chief Arbiter will decide, with consultation with other parties, in case of an appeal.
- No draw offers before move thirty.
- Prize money will be shared between players with same points. Challenge trophy to be awarded based on Bucholz tie-break.
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