!!This is only the preliminary site for the Takapotku 2006 open tournament. This site will be updated in the foreseeable future.  
;__Registration__:
[Registration TP2006]

;__Time__: 
* __11.-12.2.2006__

;__Place__:

* [Hima&Sali|http://www.himasali.com], [Kaapelitehdas|http://kaapelitehdas.fi], Ruoholahti, Helsinki, Finland. 

;__Rules__:
* [EGF:n tournament rules|http://www.european-go.org/www/TourRule.htm]
* Tournament system: __McMahon, 5 rounds, even games__
* Game time: __2x65 minutes__
* Canadian byo-yomi: __25 stones in 5 minutes__
* Komi: __7 points__
* Players missing the start of the round, will be subject to an extra penalty of __15 minutes reduced playing time__.

;__Prizes__:
*1st place 300e
*2nd place 200e
*3rd place 100e
*4th place 50e
*25 [European Cup|http://www.european-go.org/executive/EuropeanCup.htm] -points 
*Traditional "vastahanka" prize
*Some extra prizes

;__Tournament fees__: 

*Normal price: 15e
*Registering after 5.2.2006: 20e

;__Discount fees__:
*Juniors (under 18): 10e
*Equipment fee: 10e (those who bring a board, a clock and stones to tournament)
*Double digit players (10-30kyu): 10e
*Discount fees Registering after 5.2.2006: 15e

;__Contact information__:
If you have any questions about the Takapotku 2006 open tournament, 
please contact the Takapotku tournament organizers! email: tp2006"at"dnainternet.net

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;__Schedule__:

''Schedule will be adjusted later.''

Saturday, 11.2.

* 9.00 Tournament place opens
* 10.00 Late registration ends
* 10.15 Registration of preregistered players ends
* __11.00 Tournament starts__
* Three playing rounds (with lunch break)
* 19.00 -> free activity and night life 

Sunday, 12.2. 

* 9.00 Tournament place opens
* __9.30 Two playing rounds (with lunch break)__
* 16.30 closing ceremony and prize-giving 

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[{Image src='Takapotkuturnaus2004/takapotku3.jpg' align=center caption='Kiitokset Juha Niemiselle kuvasta.'}]

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Discussion and [TakapotkuFAQ] (In Finnish).
Discussion and ideas about the tournament are welcome [Takapotku2006Keskustelu].