INTERNATIONAL FIDE RATING CHESS

TOURNAMENT, ASSAM (Event Code163478 / NE / 2017)

Recognized by

World Chess Federation (FIDE),

All India Chess Federation (AICF) and

All Assam Chess Association

Organized by

GUWAHATI CHESS ASSOCIATION In cooperation with

CHESS PLAYERS PARENTS’ FORUM, GUWAHATI

From-12th JULY to 16th JULY, 2017

Rs.3, 20,000/ total cash prize and Certificate to

all Participants

Venue: JUBILEE HALL, SECTOR-III

Guwahati Refinery, Noonmati, Guwahati-20

Tournament Schedule

Inauguration is on 9 am at 12th July-2017

Rounds Day and Date Timing

First Round 12th July

Wednesday 10 am

Second Round 12th July

Wednesday 3.30 pm

Third Round 13th July Thursday

9 am

Fourth Round 13th July Thursday

3 pm

Fifth Round 14th July Friday

9 am

Sixth Round 14th July Friday

3 pm

Seventh Round 15th July Saturday

9 am

Eighth Round 15th July Saturday

3 pm

Ninth Round 16th July Sunday

9 am

Closing Ceremony: 3.00 pm on 16th July, Monday

It is compulsory for all participants to attend closing ceremony.

*Number of round may change depending upon the number of participants. However such

changes will be informed by chief arbiter before the commencement of first round

PRIZE MONEY 320,000/- MAIN PRIZES

1st Rs 50,000/- + Trophy 2

nd Rs 35,000/- + Trophy

3rd Rs 25,000/- + Trophy 4th Rs 20,000/- + Memento 5th Rs 15,000/- + Memento 6th Rs 12,000/- + Memento 7th Rs10,000/- + Memento 8th Rs 9,000/- + Memento 9th Rs 8,000/- + Memento 10th Rs 7,000/- + Memento 11th to 15th Rs 6,000/- each 16

th to 20

th Rs 5,000/- each

21st to 30

th Rs 4,000/- each

Age Group Prize Under-7(Boys) First Rs 2,000 + Trophy Second Rs1,500 + Trophy Under-7(Girls) First Rs 2,000 + Trophy Second Rs1,500 + Trophy Under-9 (boys) First Rs 2,000 + Trophy Second Rs1,500 + Trophy Under-9 (Girls) First Rs 2,000 + Trophy Second Rs1,500 + Trophy Best Unrated Rs. 2000

Under-11 (Boys) First Rs 2,000 + Trophy Second Rs1,500 + Trophy Under-11 (Girls) First Rs 2,000 + Trophy Second Rs1,500 + Trophy Under-13 (Boys) First Rs 2,000 + Trophy Second Rs1,500 + Trophy Under-13 (Girls) First Rs 2,000 + Trophy Second Rs1,500 + Trophy Best Veteran Rs. 2000/ (Above 50)

Best Female Rs. 2000 /

One player will be given one prize only. If a player becomes eligible for more than one prize he/she will be given prize for the higher position only. No prize money will be shared.

ENTRY FEE:

FREE: All title players and above Rating above 2300 and National Champion

from Assam.

Rs 1500/- for all players.

Last date of entry is 7th July, 2017. However entry will be accepted till 10th July,

2017 with a late fee of Rs. 500. No entry will be accepted after 5 pm of 10th July,

2017.

The entry fee should be submitted in the form of a Demand Draft/Cheque/

RTGS/NEFT drawn in favour of “Guwahati Chess Association”, payable at

“Guwahati” and sent to:

POSTAL ADDRESS

Guwahati Chess Academy

C/O Pranab Kumar Nath, House No-5, Bye lane1, R G Baruah Road Guwahati

781021, Assam

ONLINE BANK TRANSFER Account holder name: Guwahati Chess Association UCO Bank, Fancy Bazar Branch, Guwahati

Account number: “00450100013248”

IFSC Code: UCBA0000045

NO CASH DEPOSIT IN BANK ACCOUNT WILL BE ACCEPTED

After completion of payment, an email with filled up entry form & proof of

payment should be sent to guwahatichessassociation@rediffmail.com. Verbal

or telephonic entry will not be entertained at any cost.

Organizers reserve the right to reject any entry without citing any reason

whatsoever.

AGE PROOF:

Birth certificate registered within one year of birth is compulsory for age group prize.

SYSTEM OF PLAY:

The tournament will be played under the FIDE Laws of Chess and Swiss system.

Total 10 rounds shall be played unless otherwise decided by the Tournament

Committee.

SESSION: The rate of play shall be 90 minutes each with an increment of 30

seconds per move from the starting move.

Walk Over Time: Half an hour

CHESS CLOCK: Players are requested to bring their own DGT chess clock if

available.

TIE-BREAKS: Latest Tie Break system as approved by AICF & FIDE will be

applied. Prize Money will not be shared.

PROTEST: Protest, if any against the decision of the chief arbiter shall be made in

writing with a protest fee of Rs.500/- within 30 minutes of the occurrence of the

incident. The protest fees will be refunded if the appeal is upheld.

APPEALS COMMITTEE: Before the commencement of the tournament, a five

members committee shall be formed by the organizers.

INTERPRETATION: For interpretation of the rules and deciding any point not

covered by the above rules of the tournament, the decision of the tournament

committee shall be final and binding on all. The tournament committee has every

right to make any decision or amendment to those rules, without notice. Such

changes will however be displayed in the tournament hall.

REGISTRATION OF PLAYERS: AICF registration for 2017-18 is compulsory for all

Indian participants. Registration fee of Rs 250/ will be accepted at the venue for

convenience of the players. AACA registration for 2017-18 is compulsory for Assam

players.

ACCOMODATION: Lodging is not provided for participants. However arrangement

can be made on prior information and payment. * Any change of the rule regarding timing, walk over or any other rule will be announced by Chief

Arbiter before commencement of 1st round.

For Further Details Please Contact

1. Mr. Lachit Barman

(9435044301) Secretary, Organizing Committee

2. Zunned Zaman (9435943077) Joint Secretary

3. Sadikul H Borah (8472810032) Treasurer

4. Pranab Kumar Nath (9864911936) Technical Expert

5. Arun Singh (9864911936) Deputy Chief Arbiter

INTERNATIONAL FIDE RATING CHESS

TOURMNAMENT, ASSAM

12th July to 16th July, 2017

ENTRY FORM

Name :

Fathers’ Name :

Address :

DOB :

FIDE ID (If Any) :

FIDE Rating (if Any) :

Telephone no :

Mobile no :

Email id (mandatory) :

AICF Registration Status :

Age Under - 20 (DOB

Certificate registered within

one year of birth) *mandatory

:

Payment Details :

State / City

I hereby agree to follow the rules and regulations of the above tournament. The details provided above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

(Signature)

In case of Age Group entrants: I hereby declare that the details provided above with respect to my son/daughter/student are correct to the best of my

knowledge and belief.

(Signature with complete address)