DELHI OPEN FIDE RATED CHESS TOURNAMENT - 2017

New , 25-29 March 2017

AICF Event Code : 154107/DEL / 2017

Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Lodhi Road,

Total Prize Fund : Rs. 17,77,000/-

Tournament Schedule

Arrival 24th March 2017 Rounds 25th March 2017 to 29th March 2017

Rounds

25.03.2017 1000 hrs. Round 1 25.03.2017 1600 hrs. Round 2 26.03.2017 0900 hrs. Round 3 26.03.2017 1500 hrs. Round 4 27.03.2017 0900 hrs. Round 5 27.03.2017 1500 hrs. Round 6 28.03.2017 0900 hrs. Round 7 28.03.2017 1500 hrs. Round 8 29.03.2017 0900 hrs. Round 9 29.03.2017 1600 hrs. Prize Distribution Ceremony

Prizes : Total Cash Prizes: Rs. 17,77,000/-

Main Prizes

1st Rs. 1,01,000/- 2nd Rs. 75,000/- 3rd Rs. 50,000/- 4th Rs. 40,000/- 5th Rs. 30,000/- 6th – 10th Rs. 20,000/- each 11th – 25th Rs. 10,000/- 26th 40th Rs, 5000/- each

Category Prize (Elo Between 1600 – 1999)

1st Rs. 71,000/- 2nd Rs. 50,000/- 3rd Rs. 40,000/- 4th Rs. 30,000/- 5th – 10th Rs. 20,000/- each 11th – 20th Rs. 10,000/- each 21st to 35th Rs. 5,000/- each

Category Prize (Elo Below 1599 including unrated)

1st Rs. 71,000/- 2nd Rs. 50,000/- 3rd Rs. 40,000/- 4th Rs. 30,000/- 5th – 10th Rs. 20,000/- each 11th – 20th Rs. 10,000/- each 21st to 35th Rs. 5,000/- each

Best Unrated : 1st Rs 10,000/- 2nd : Rs. 7,000/- Best Female : 1st Rs 10,000/- 2nd : Rs. 7,000/- Best Veteran (+60) : 1st Rs 10,000/- 2nd : Rs. 7,000/- Best Under-15 : 1st Rs 10,000/- 2nd : Rs. 7,000/- Best Under-12 : 1st Rs 10,000/- 2nd : Rs. 7,000/- Best Under-8 : 1st Rs 10,000/- 2nd : Rs. 7,000/- Best Delhi Player : 1st Rs 10,000/- 2nd : Rs. 7,000/- Best Delhi Female Player : 1st Rs 10,000/- 2nd : Rs. 7,000/- Best Below Elo 1499 : 1st Rs 10,000/- 2nd : Rs. 7,000/- Best Below Elo 1399 : 1st Rs 10,000/- 2nd : Rs. 7,000/- Best Below Elo 1299 : 1st Rs 10,000/- 2nd : Rs. 7,000/- Best Below Elo 1199 : 1st Rs 10,000/- 2nd : Rs. 7,000/-

Indian Income Tax Act and Rules will be applicable

Please note that one player will be given one (higher) prize only.

Entry Fee

GM/IM/WGM/WIM : Free

Rest all Players : Rs. 5000/- (Including lodging on triple sharing/dormitory )

Maximum entry for Delhi players Rs. 4500/- (No lodging will be provided) No request towards waiver of entry fee will be entertained.

The last date of entry: 15th March 2017 Entries with late fee of Rs. 500 16th March 2017 to 24th March 2017 at 1900 hrs.

A discount of 50% in entry fee will be granted to all Armed Forces/Para Military/Police Personnel and veterans above the age of 60 years.

Tournament Rules:

System of Play:

The tournament will be conducted as per FIDE Laws of Chess and FIDE Swiss System with 9 rounds.

Time Control :

90 Minutes with 30 second increment from move 1

Tie Break:

In case of a tie, the latest FIDE Rules shall come in to effect. The Cash prizes however will not be shared and one player will be eligible for one higher prize only.

Accommodation:

Lodging will be provided for participants of this event on triple sharing/dormitory. GM/IM/WGM/WIM will be provided with suitable accommodation.

Entry Registration

All the entries to be forwarded along with entry form and entry fee by DD (Delhi Cheques will also be accepted) favoring Delhi Chess Association, payable at Delhi. Address for sending the entries is the Secretary, Delhi Chess Association, C/O Hotel KC PLAZA, 5588, Basant Lane, Pharganj, New Delhi-110055. Players can also pay the entry online through our website www.delhichess.com or pay directly to the following account through NEFT and forward the entry form along with transaction receipt by email. Please note that cash deposit in account will not be entertained.

Bank : CANARA BANK Bank Account No : 2416101014661 Type of Acct : SB Bank Address : HSS Kings way camp, Delhi (DP 2416) Account NAME : Delhi Chess Association IFSC Code : CNRB0002416 Swift Code : CNRBINBBDFM

Those who are forwarding entry by bank deposit are to carry the original proof of deposit during the event for verification.

Entry Form

As per FIDE Regulations, Registration and Licensing of Players are mandatory. So it is mandatory to forward the entry form in the given format with all details for accepting the entries along with prescribed entry fee. Those don’t have FIDE ID & AICF ID can leave the column blank. Organiser’s have the right to accept or reject any entry without assigning any reason.

AICF Registration:

AICF registration fee for 2016-17 is compulsory for all Indian participants. Those who not registered with AICF before, have to complete their registration before first round pairings. The registration fee of Rs. 250/- will be accepted at Hotel KC Plaza/venue for the convenience of the players till 2000 hrs on 24th March 2017. All players below the age of 20 years have to submit their DOB certificate along with AICF Registration Form.

Reporting :

Players who require accommodation are to report at Hotel KC Plaza, 5588, Basant Lane, , New Delhi (Opposite to New Delhi Railway Station and Near Karnail Singh Stadium) on 24th March 2017 after 10:00 hrs

The venue of the tournament will be Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Lodhi Road, New. You can reach the venue by Violet Line and get down at Jangpura Metro Station. Please use the exit gate number 3 for easy access to the venue by walk (Gate No. 10 of Stadium).

IN EMERGENCY PLEASE CONTACT :

Mr. Arun Kumar, NA (Registration & Accommodation) +91-9650475257 Mr. Jitendra Choudhary, FA (Registration) +91-8130875063 Mr. Biju Raj, IA (Registration) +91-9873657505 Mr. Shivakant Mishra, NA (Registration) +91-9810250960 Mr. MS Gopakumar, IA (Chief Arbiter) +91-9986883449 Mr. AK Verma (Organising Secretary) +91-9891468906

Email: [email protected] Web site: www.delhichess.com

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Delhi Open FIDE Rated Chess Tournament, New Delhi

Entry Form

Name :

Fathers’ Name :

Address :

Place of Birth & DOB :

Sex :

FIDE ID :

FIDE Rating :

Telephone no :

Mobile no :

Email id :

AICF id :

Accommodation : Requirement Entry Fee Payment : details AICF registration for the : YES / NO year 2016 – 17

Declaration

I declare that I didn’t participate any unauthorized event listed by the All India Chess Federation.

Place : Date : Signature

Receipt

Received with thanks an amount of Rs.______from Mr/Ms. ______of ______to participate in the Delhi Open FIDE Rated Chess Tournament-2017, New Delhi from 25th to 29th March 2017

Authorized Signatory