TAMILNADU BRAILLE CHESS ASSOCIATION (Affiliated to All India Chess Federation for the Blind) Reg : Society act 273/2019 No 4/5, Gandhi Street, Vijayalakshmipuram, Ambattur, Chennai – 600053. Mob No: 8438260207/ 9381485353 Email: [email protected] Website: www.tnbca.org TAMILNADU BRAILLE CHESS ASSOCIATION 2019 - 2020 1st Chennai FIDE Rating National Open Chess Tournament for Visually Challenged 2019. Tamil Nadu, Chennai Venue : Sri Ramachandra Medical University, Porur Date : 26th Dec. 2019 to 30th Dec. 2019 Certificate of Registration Certificate of Registration Affiliation Certificate About TNBCA Tamilnadu Braille Chess Association (TNBCA) was registered under society act established in 2012 and has been working for the promotion of chess in India for the blind. International Braille Chess Association (IBCA) which granted AICFB affiliation in 2012, is responsible for the development and promotion of chess activities amongst the visually impaired. All over Tamilnadu more than 150 active chess players have been registered with TNBCA. We conduct District level, State, National, FIDE Rating tournaments. Objectives of Tamilnadu Braille Chess Association • To foster interest of the game of chess in Visually Challenged children from Tamilnadu • To create awareness about Visually Challenged Chess Players among the public in Tamilnadu • To conduct chess tournaments at local, state and national levels in an organised manner, consistently • To train and develop players from Tamilnadu & to help them improve their game by giving braille books and audio-video CDs • To help talented players in getting subsidies and sponsors by approaching government and other organisations • To develop the chess knowledge and chess awareness among visually challenged person • To organize chess camp and chess tournament at various stages • To fund visually challenged chess players when ever it’s really needed • To have a proper guidance over visually challenged chess player Founder : (Late) Dr. K. Muthuraman 1978 - 2017 TAMILNADU BRAILLE CHESS ASSOCIATION (Affiliated to All India Chess Federation for the Blind) Reg : Society act 273/2019 No 4/5, Gandhi Street, Vijayalakshmipuram, Ambattur, Chennai – 600053. Mob No: 8438260207/ 9381485353 Email: [email protected] Website: www.tnbca.org President: General Secretary: Treasurer: Mrs. Yasodhai Prabu R.Vignesh A. Anand Cell : 8438260207 Cell : 7299705538 8838499408 Vice President: Joint secretary Joint secretery S. Bhakiya Raj R. Sathish kumar S. Banumathy Cell:9381485353 Cell : 9787455137 Cell : 9884595035 Joint secretary Joint secretary V. Sudhakar S. Chandru Cell : 9445789513 Cell : 7373428932 2nd Tamil Nadu Challengers Premier League 2017-2018 TNBCA conducted the prestigious TamilNadu challengers premier league at Thakkar Baba Vidyalaya TNagar, Chennai-17 on May 10th 11th and 12th -2018. This event was inaugurated by Mrs.Jayanthi Kanadappan, ALS Production . Guest of honours were RJ.Mirchi Vijay and Mr. Thyagarajan , Skylift Embassy Travels. Mr. Padmanaban, Pachaiyappa Trustee & Mr. Nagarajan .Prime Sports Academy were the pillars of support for the tournament. Top 8 Tamilnadu players who have been selected in the State championship participated in this challenger league. This league had 14 rounds in which Mr.Hariharan Gandhi from Tanjore won 1 st prize and 2nd and third prizes by Mr. Rajkumar and by Mr. R .Vignesh. The price winners were honoured with trophies and cash price of totally Rs. 30,000/-. This challengers premier league was a very successful one and it took TNBCA to the next level of honour. Founder Muthuraman Memorial Award was awarded to Mr. Marimuthu by Muthuraman’s family members. 6th Tamil Nadu State Chess Championship The 6th TamilNadu state chess championship was organised in a Grand Manner in Vel Tech University on 21st and 22 nd July-2018. Around 120 players across the state participated and won prizes in the presence of the Kancheepuram District Collector Mr. Ponniah IAS. He presided over the function and was overwhelmed by the excellent play of TNBCA players. Mr. S Ramesh, Managing Director of Pothys Private Limited and Mr. R Vasudeven, Managing Director of Hotchips were the guests of honour. The tournament was sponsored by Vel Tech University Founder, Chancellor, President Col. Prof. Vel Dr. R. Rangarajan. The inaugural function was delivered by Dr. Sagunthala Rangarajan who is the Founder, President of Vel Tech University. Chess genius Mr.Kameshwaran was honoured with Life Time Achievement Award. Free Eye Camp was held with the support of Vasan Eye Care. 7th Tamil Nadu State Chess Championship The 7th Tamil Nadu state open chess championship for visually challenged 2019 was held at Thanjavur on 27th and 28th of July-2019. The championship meet was jointly organized by Yagappa International School, Dragon Chess Academy and TNBCA. Over 62 players from 23 districts participated in this event. The inaugural function was presided over by Rtn. M. Mohammed Iqbal, President Rotary Club of Thanjavur. The players were well encouraged by the cash prize of totally Rs. 30,000/- The 1st , 2nd & 3 rd place winners were also given special trophies . Best award for women, veteran & the youngest players were also given. Accommodation for the players were arranged and well organised by our TNBCA former Vice-president Mr. B. RajKumar (Dragon Chess Academy) was the main pillar of support for the success of this event. Candidate Profile Name : K. Marimuthu Birth Place : Sivakasi Contact No : +916381224266 Mr. K.Marimuthu, the most beloved student of Mr.R.Anantharaman (International Arbiter), is recognized as the PRIDE OF TAMILNADU BRAILLE CHESS ASSOCIATION. He won the State and National championship for three consecutive years. He is a student, doing his bachelor's degree in Loyola. His ambition is to become a GRAND MASTER, in chess. Tamilnadu Brallie Chess Association is looking forward for sponsorship of a Laptop I seven (i7 Configuration), or sponsorship for one year of his coaching fee (Rs. 50000/-) Please join hands with TNBCA, to enlighten Marimuthu's chess journey. He will surely prove to be a pride of India, very soon. 1st CHENNAI OPEN FIDE RATING NATIONAL LEVEL CHESS TOURNAMENT FOR VISUALLY CHALLENGED AICF Approval No.237925/AICFB/2019 ORGANIZED BY: Tamil Nadu Braille Chess Association. First TOTAL PRIZE FUND : ` 1,00,000/- 200 entries only TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE accepted DATE SCHEDULE TIME DAY 1 25.12.2019 Arrival 06.00 PM onwards DAY 2 26.12.2019 INAUGURATION 08.30 AM 26.12.2019 PLAYERS MEETING 09.30 AM 26.12.2019 ROUND 1 10.30 AM 26.12.2019 ROUND 2 03.30 AM DAY 3 27.12.2019 ROUND 3 09.00 AM 27.12.2019 ROUND 4 03.00 PM DAY 4 28.12.2019 ROUND 5 09.00 AM 28.12.2019 ROUND 6 03.00 PM DAY 5 29.12.2019 ROUND 7 09.00 AM 29.12.2019 ROUND 8 03.00 PM DAY 6 30.12.2019 ROUND 9 09.00 AM 30.12.2019 PRIZE 03.30 PM DISTRIBUTION DAY 7 31.12.2019 DEPARTURE Until 10.00 AM Eligible • Only Indian players are eligible to participate in the tournament. • System of Play: The Tournament will be played under FIDE's Laws of Chess, IBCA rules and SWISS System. • Totally, 9 rounds shall be played • TIME CONTROL: 90 Mins + 30 Secs Increment from Move No 1. • DEFAULT TIME: 15 Minutes • Any player who arrives at the chess board after the default time shall lose the game. • Tie Break: Will be followed As per latest FIDE rules, Which will be informed in the player's meeting. • APPEALS COMMITTEE: Before commencement of the tournament, a five member appeals committee shall be formed by the AICF-B or Organizers. • PROTEST: Protest if any, against the decision of the chief arbiter shall be made in writing with a protest fee Rs. 500/- within 30 minutes of the occurrence of the incident. • LODGING: Free accommodation will be provided to all persons from 5 pm, 25th December 2019 to 10 am, 31st December 2019 on Double sharing basis. Escorts are allowed only with prior approval. Escorts without approval should pay an amount of Rs. 1000/- per day. • ESCORT: We permit a 1 escort for 4 Players. • ALL PLAYERS HAVE TO BRING THEIR OWN EQUIPMENT FOR WRITING, AS RECORDING THE GAME IS COMPULSORY. • All the players have to strictly follow the AICF-B and IBCA rules and any misconduct will not be tolerated • There is NO ENTRY FEE for this tournament. • Last day for registration – 15th Dec 2019. • Travelling allowance will be given Rs.200/- Only For Players. AICF Registration: All Participants of 1st Chennai Open FIDE Rating National Level Chess tournament for Visually Challenged must be registered with AICF for the year 2019-2020. The AICF Registration can only be done Online through the link http://aicf.in/online-player- registration/, and with a fee of Rs250 . Along with this all players must register with AICF-B with an annual registration fee of Rs.50. Both above registration fee are for the year 2019-2020. TNBCA Regulation: All TN Players are requested to be registered with Tamil Nadu Braille Chess Association. Chief Arbiter : Mr.R.Srivatsan (International Arbiter) nad Tami u Spe OR cia F l E Pl Z ay I e R r P N.P.V. Ramasamy Udayar Memorial Prize Prize List Rew ards SPE CIAL PRIZES 1st 15,000 + Trophy Prize Rewards 2nd 10,000 + Trophy BES T VETRAN 1st 2,000 st 3rd 8,000 + Trophy BES T WOMEN 1 2,000 2nd 2,000 4th 6,000 + Cup 5th 5,000 + Cup U –17 School 1-8th 500 each 6-10th 3,000 each + Cup Students 11-20th 1,500 each Y oungest Player 1st 1,000/- 21-25th 1,000 each TN Players 1-10th 1,000 each • In case of Tie, Cash prizes will not be shared. Accommodation and auditorium: Ramachandra University, No 1 Ramachandra Nagar, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600 116. Distance from Airport – 13 Km Distance from Central railway station – 19 Km Distance from Koyambedu bus terminus – 11 Km For queries : Vignesh.