CHANDIGARH CHESS ASSOCIATION

(Affiliated to All India Chess Federation)

   CONDUCTS

Chandigarh U-17, U-13 and U-09 Open and Girls Chess Championship 2023

on 08^th and 09^th April 2023

VENUE: Chandigarh Baptist School, Sector 45-D, Chandigarh

ENTRY FEE

Rs. 700 + 150/- (Entry fee + Annual registration)

Registration will be done online through www.chandigarhchess.com

Note: AICF registration of Rs. 300/- is compulsory for the Years 2023-24. Please register through https://prs.aicf.in/players

The Entry fee should be sent along with a self-attested copy of the original date of birth certificate (Birth Certificates from Panchayat / Municipality /Corporation only accepted) to the following email: vipneshb@gmail.com

LAST DATE OF ENTRY

April 07, 2023, till 5 PM. (No spot entry will be entertained)

ELIGIBILITY

Participant should be a resident/domicile of Chandigarh.

Or

Studying in any educational institution located in Chandigarh.

Or

Working in Chandigarh.

AGE LIMIT

Under 17: Born on and after 01-01- 2006.

Under 13: Born on and after 01-01- 2010.

Under 09: Born on and after 01-01- 2014.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Reporting Time	09:00 AM	Saturday
Round 1	10:00 AM	Saturday
Round 2	11:30 AM	Saturday
Lunch Time	02:00 – 03:00 PM	Saturday
Round 3	03:00 PM	Saturday
Round 4	9:00 AM	Sunday
Round 5	11:00 AM	Sunday
Prize Distribution	01:30 PM	Sunday

GENERAL

1. First, two boys and two girls in each category will be selected to represent Chandigarh at the Nationals is to be held at different places in India. All selected players will be given trophies and certificates. Participation certificates will be given to all the participants.
2. All participants must be registered with AICF for the year 2023-2024.
3. The organising committee reserves its right to accept or reject any entry received after the due date.
4. Mere entry submission does not confirm a participant’s eligibility.
5. Entry once paid is non-refundable.
6. Parents and accompanying persons are not allowed inside the tournament hall.
7. By enrolling for the events, the players must abide by all the terms and conditions of the championship for participation.

Rules & Regulations

1. The tournament will be played under the Swiss System.
2. of rounds and a detailed schedule will be decided before the start of the first round.
3. If a player is absent in any round without informing his withdrawal from the tournament will be automatically assumed.
4. Default Time: The default time for arriving at the chessboard is 15 minutes.
5. Time Control: The rate of play shall be 45 minutes with an increment of 15 seconds per move from move number one.
6. Tie Break: Following is the order of tie-break:  (a) Buchholz Cut (b) Buchholz (c)Sonneborn Berger (d) Direct encounter (e) The greater number of wins (forfeit included) (f) The greater number of wins by black
7. Protest: In all cases of disputes and/or Interpretation of the rules the decision of the organising committee (Chandigarh Chess Association) will be final and binding on all players. Protest, if any, against the decision of the organising committee shall be made in writing with a protest fee of Rs. 1000/- within 15 min of the occurrence of the incident. The amount shall be refunded if appeal is upheld by the committee.
8. The organising committee reserves its right to change or alter the rules, if necessary, without prior intimation.
9. All participants are expected to maintain silence and discipline in Tournament Hall.
10. No friendly games or analysis of games is allowed inside the tournament hall.
11. International Chess Sets will be used.
12. Players should bring their own Chess clocks.

Contacts:

1. Vipnesh Bhardwaj – 9814615100
2. Naveen Bansal – 9417148610
3. C M Sharma – 9417006514

Naveen Bansal

Vice President

(Chandigarh Chess Association)

Location
Chandigargh Baptist School Sector 45

Instructor
Dr. Vipnesh Bhardwaj, Naveen Bansal

CHANDIGARH CHESS ASSOCIATION

(Affiliated to All India Chess Federation)

   CONDUCTS

Chandigarh U-17, U-13 and U-09 Open and Girls Chess Championship 2023

on 08^th and 09^th April 2023

VENUE: Chandigarh Baptist School, Sector 45-D, Chandigarh

ENTRY FEE

Rs. 700 + 150/- (Entry fee + Annual registration)

Registration will be done online through www.chandigarhchess.com

Note: AICF registration of Rs. 300/- is compulsory for the Years 2023-24. Please register through https://prs.aicf.in/players

The Entry fee should be sent along with a self-attested copy of the original date of birth certificate (Birth Certificates from Panchayat / Municipality /Corporation only accepted) to the following email: vipneshb@gmail.com

LAST DATE OF ENTRY

April 07, 2023, till 5 PM. (No spot entry will be entertained)

ELIGIBILITY

Participant should be a resident/domicile of Chandigarh.

Or

Studying in any educational institution located in Chandigarh.

Or

Working in Chandigarh.

AGE LIMIT

Under 17: Born on and after 01-01- 2006.

Under 13: Born on and after 01-01- 2010.

Under 09: Born on and after 01-01- 2014.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Reporting Time	09:00 AM	Saturday
Round 1	10:00 AM	Saturday
Round 2	11:30 AM	Saturday
Lunch Time	02:00 – 03:00 PM	Saturday
Round 3	03:00 PM	Saturday
Round 4	9:00 AM	Sunday
Round 5	11:00 AM	Sunday
Prize Distribution	01:30 PM	Sunday

GENERAL

1. First, two boys and two girls in each category will be selected to represent Chandigarh at the Nationals is to be held at different places in India. All selected players will be given trophies and certificates. Participation certificates will be given to all the participants.
2. All participants must be registered with AICF for the year 2023-2024.
3. The organising committee reserves its right to accept or reject any entry received after the due date.
4. Mere entry submission does not confirm a participant’s eligibility.
5. Entry once paid is non-refundable.
6. Parents and accompanying persons are not allowed inside the tournament hall.
7. By enrolling for the events, the players must abide by all the terms and conditions of the championship for participation.

Rules & Regulations

1. The tournament will be played under the Swiss System.
2. of rounds and a detailed schedule will be decided before the start of the first round.
3. If a player is absent in any round without informing his withdrawal from the tournament will be automatically assumed.
4. Default Time: The default time for arriving at the chessboard is 15 minutes.
5. Time Control: The rate of play shall be 45 minutes with an increment of 15 seconds per move from move number one.
6. Tie Break: Following is the order of tie-break:  (a) Buchholz Cut (b) Buchholz (c)Sonneborn Berger (d) Direct encounter (e) The greater number of wins (forfeit included) (f) The greater number of wins by black
7. Protest: In all cases of disputes and/or Interpretation of the rules the decision of the organising committee (Chandigarh Chess Association) will be final and binding on all players. Protest, if any, against the decision of the organising committee shall be made in writing with a protest fee of Rs. 1000/- within 15 min of the occurrence of the incident. The amount shall be refunded if appeal is upheld by the committee.
8. The organising committee reserves its right to change or alter the rules, if necessary, without prior intimation.
9. All participants are expected to maintain silence and discipline in Tournament Hall.
10. No friendly games or analysis of games is allowed inside the tournament hall.
11. International Chess Sets will be used.
12. Players should bring their own Chess clocks.

Contacts:

1. Vipnesh Bhardwaj – 9814615100
2. Naveen Bansal – 9417148610
3. C M Sharma – 9417006514

Naveen Bansal

Vice President

(Chandigarh Chess Association)

Location
Chandigargh Baptist School Sector 45

Instructor
Dr. Vipnesh Bhardwaj, Naveen Bansal