
1st
(Recognized by AICF)
(AICF Event Code: 001-2010/CHA)
1st to 6th January
2010
Organised by
Under the auspices of All India Chess
Federation
Co-Sponsor
:

Venue:
St. Xaviers Sr. Secondary School, Sector 44-C,
Tournament Schedule
Arrival Time
12:00 noon
01-01-2010
Opening Ceremony
01:00 pm
01-01-2010
Players Meeting
02:00 pm
01-01-2010
Round 1
03:00 pm
01-01-2010
Round 2
09:00 am
02-01-2010
Round 3
03:00 pm
02-01-2010
Round 4
09:00 am
03-01-2010
Round 5
03:00 pm
03-01-2010
Round 6
09:00 am
04-01-2010
Round 7
03:00 pm
04-01-2010
Round 8
09:00 am
05-01-2010
Round 9
03:00 pm
05-01-2010
Round 10
09:00 am
06-01-2010
Prize Distribution Ceremony
02:00 pm
06-01-2010
Cash Prizes
1st Prize – Rs. 25,000/- + Trophy,
2nd Rs.16,000/-,
3rd Rs. 10,000/-, 4th
Rs.7000/-, 5th Rs. 6000/-, 6th Rs. 5000/-, 7th
Rs. 4000/-, 8th Rs. 3000/-, 9th
Rs.2000, 10th to
14th Rs. 1600/- each, 15th to 20th Rs. 1200/-
each.
Reserved Prizes
Best Player ELO 1401 -1900 Rs.
1200
Best Player ELO 1901 -2099 Rs.
1200
Best Player ELO 2100 -2250 Rs.
1200
Category Prizes
Best Unrated
Rs. 1100/-, Best Women Rs.
1100/-
Best Veteran (Above 50 yrs) Rs.
1100/-
Note: Player
has to score minimum 5 points for the above category.
Age Group Prizes
Best Under-15 Boy Rs. 1100/-, Best Under-15 Girl Rs.
1100/-
Best Under-10 Boy Rs. 1100/-, Best Under-10 Girl Rs.
1100/-
Age Group Prizes for
Best
Best
Best
Best
Best
1.
Cash prizes
will be shared on same points
2.
One Player
will be given one prize only.
3.
Age proof
certificates are necessary to claim age group prizes.
Entry Fee
Free to all GMs, WGMs, IMs, WIMs & Players Rated
2400 and above
Unrated Players
:
Rs. 1600
Below 1800
:
Rs. 1500
Rated 1800 to 1999
:
Rs. 1300
Rated 2000 to 2199
:
Rs. 1100
Rated 2200 to 2299
:
Rs. 900
Rated 2300 to 2399 : Rs. 600
Last Date of Entry : 27-12-2009
Entry Details
1.
There will be discount of Rs.200 on entry fee if
received before 1st of December, 2009.
2.
Maximum Entry for
3.
Entry fee will be collected
vide Nov. 09 Fide Rating List.
4.
Entries must be deposited by
27th December, 2009 thereafter a late fee of Rs. 300/- will be
charged only upto 31st December
5.
Entries must be sent by DD favoring “
Address
for sending entries :
Dr. Vipnesh Bhardwaj, Hony. Secretary, CCA
House No. 61, Sector-11, Chandigarh-160011
Email:
vipneshb@gmail.com
Lodging
1.
Double bed Hotel
accommodation will be provided to GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs and players 2400 and
above.
2.
Out station players should
make their own lodging arrangements.
3.
Lodging arrangements in
hotels/bhavan can be arranged on payment basis from 1st to 6 January,
2010.
4.
Hotels/Bhavan are at a
walking distance from venue.
Lodging Charges
1.
Non A/C Hotel accommodation
on double sharing basis Rs. 700/- per person from 1st
to 6th January 2010.
2.
Non A/C Accommodation in Sood
Bhavan on triple sharing basis Rs.
500/- per person from 1st to 6th January
2010.
Note: Those
who require accommodation should pay the amount along with Entry Fee before
10th Dec, 2009. Accommodation will be provided on first come first
serve basis.
AICF Registration
All India Chess Federation Registration for the year
2009-10 is compulsory for all the participants and proof should be
enclosed/shown to the organizers. AICF Registration can be done at the venue by
paying Rs.250/-.
CCA Registration
Chandigarh Chess Association registration is compulsory
for
Rules :
1.
10 Rounds Swiss League
2.
Buchholz Tie- Break
System will be applied.
3.
Appeal Committee of 5
members with 2 reserves amongst the senior participants official present at
players meeting shall be formed before the commencement of the tournament. All
the members and reserves will be from different states. No member of the
committee can vote on dispute in which a player from his state is involved and
in such case reserve members shall take his place in the committee.
4.
In case of dispute the
Tournament Director’s decision will be final and binding on all.
5.
Protest have to be lodged
in writing within 30 minutes of the occurrence of the incident along with a fee of Rs. 500/-
which shall be refunded only if the protest is upheld.
6.
The decision of the
appeal committee/ Chief Arbiter will be final and binding on all the players.
7.
The organisers of the
tournament have the right to accept or reject any entry fee without giving any
reason.
8.
The organisers of the
tournament reserve the right to make necessary changes in rules pertaining to
the tournament.
9.
The time control will be
90 min + 30 sec increment per move.
10.
Smoking/Drinking is strictly prohibited in the school
premises.
Organising Committee
Dr. Anil Raina : 098152-32318 (Chairman -
Organizing Committee)
Dr. Vipnesh Bhardwaj : 098146-15100 (Organising
Secretary)
Mr. Naveen Bansal : 094171-48610 (Co-
ordinator)
Mr. Abhinandan Vohra : 093573-56432
(Co-ordinator)
Mr. Sanjeev Biswas : 095010-98874 (Co-ordinator)
Mr. Pushpinder Gusain :
094177-62157
(Co-ordinator)
Mr. Vipan Negi : 098550-02650 (Co-ordinator)
Mr. Ashish Goyal : 098155-07250 (Media Co-ordinator)
Mr. Harinderpal Singh : 98153-49466
(Registration)
Web Site : www.chandigarhchess.com
Email : vipneshb@gmail.com, nbansal99@yahoo.com
No request towards the waiver of
entry fee or late fee will be entertained.
Players are requested to bring their
own Chess Clocks.