The Organizing Committee of the 11th World University Chess Championship met for a working session in Zürich. For the first time Mr Eugen Fleischer, the new FISU CTI Chair for Chess, was also present. He was introduced by FISU EC Member Leonz Eder. The OC under the leadership of Bernhard Burkhardt and Vice-Chair Walter König fixed the detailed program of the Championship, confirmed some protocol activities such as Opening and Closing Ceremony, VIP Apéro and Technical Meetings and discussed all kind of logistical issues.
The preparations are well on track so far, and the Swiss OC is now waiting for the entries to come. Up to now, the NUSF of Mongolia, China and Switzerland have confirmed their participation. The OC is ready to welcome a new record of participants in Zürich.
Program
September 3rd
Arrivals
September 4th
Arrivals
20h30: Technical Meeting
September 5th
10h00: Opening Ceremony
14h00: 1st round
September 6th
09h30:2nd round
15h30: 3rd round
September 7th
12h00: Reception for Heads of Delegation
14h00: 4th round
September 8th
09h.30: 5th round
15h30: 6th round
September 9th
Excursion
September 10th
09h30: 7th round
15h.30: 8th round
17h00: VIP Apéro
September 11th
09h30: 9th round
17h00: Closing Ceremony
September 12th
Departures
OC Chair Bernhard Burkhardt & Vice-Chair Walter König
Leonz Eder & Eugen Fleischer
Zürich, the economical capital of Switzerland
Federal Institute of Technology
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