1st Chandigarh All India Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2010

(Recognized by AICF)

(AICF Event Code: 001-2010/CHA)

 

1st to 6th January 2010

Organised by

Chandigarh Chess Association

Under the auspices of All India Chess Federation

Co-Sponsor :

www.thecorporategurus.in

 

Total Prize Money Rs. 1,10,000/- 

 

Venue:

St. Xaviers Sr. Secondary School, Sector 44-C, Chandigarh.

 

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 Chandigarh Players

Best Chandigarh Women Player Rs. 1100/-

Best Chandigarh Under-15 Boy  Rs. 1100/-

Best Chandigarh Under-15 Girl  Rs. 1100/-

Best Chandigarh Under-10 Boy  Rs. 1100/-

Best Chandigarh Under-10 Girl  Rs. 1100/-

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 Chandigarh Players is Rs. 1100.

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 “ Chandigarh Chess Association” payable at Chandigarh.

Address for sending entries :

Dr. Vipnesh Bhardwaj, Hony. Secretary,  CCA

House No. 61, Sector-11, Chandigarh-160011 Mobile : 09814615100,     

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 Chandigarh players. Unregistered players can register at the venue by paying Rs. 50/- 

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.