Kido Cup

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The Kido Cup is a new sponsered tournament in Hamburg, which took place on 3rd/4th October 2009 for the first time.
Its [ext] website is available in English and German language.

In 2009, the tournament was won by Cristian Pop, 7d.

Short 2009 tournament facts

  • Five separated tournaments (Korean style)
  • Estimated prize pool over 4000€ total
  • Professional guests:
    • Baek Sung-Ho 9 Dan
    • Yoon Young-Sun 5 Dan
  • Sponsored by [ext] Kido and supported by [ext] Oromedia
  • Playing site: [ext] Wandsbeker Bürgersaal, Am Alten Posthaus 4, 22041 Hamburg.
  • Welcome party on Friday night
    • With prosecco and finger food
    • Our professional guests will play simultaneous games
    • At the [ext] CVJM
  • Cheap food and drinks available at the tournament - especially a Korean buffet
  • Books and playing material can be bought during the tournament at a stand by [ext] Hebsacker-Verlag

Tournament Overview

  • Top Group
    • For the top 16 players by EGF rating maximum of the last 12 months
    • For passport holders of EGF member countries only - no European professionals allowed
    • 4 rounds of Swiss system
    • Thinking time: 90 min + 15 stones in 5 min
    • Prize money for all 16 players:
      • 1st Place: 800€
      • 2nd Place: 500€
      • 3rd Place: 300€
      • 4th Place: 200€
      • 5th Place: 100€
      • 6th-16th Place: 50€
  • Children (under 12):
    • 8 Rounds of MacMahon
    • Thinking time: 20 min
    • Material prizes for the first four and players with many wins
  • Youth (under 18):
    • 5 rounds of MacMahon
    • Thinking time: 60 min + 20 stones in 5 min
    • Prize money for the first four and players with 4 or 5 wins
  • Ladies
    • 5 rounds of MacMahon
    • Thinking time: 60 min + 20 stones in 5 min
    • Prize money for the first four and players with 4 or 5 wins
  • Men
    • 5 rounds of MacMahon
    • Thinking time: 60 min + 20 stones in 5 min
    • Prize money for the first four and players with 4 or 5 wins
  • Entry fees (for registered players)
    • 15€ normal
    • 10€ reduced
    • 5€ youth players
    • free for children

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