* Note: No request towards waiver of entry fee will be entertained.
Tournament Director:
Mr. Stephin Joy Mobile: 9074365503
Organizing Secretary:
Mr. Vishnu S L Mobile: 7907780366
Chief Arbiter:
Mr. Ameer P S (FA) Mobile: 9847757315
Arrival
DAY 1
13-04-2024
9.30 A.M.
Inauguration Ceremony
DAY 1
13-04-2024
10.00 A.M.
Technical Meeting
DAY 1
13-04-2024
Followed by Inauguration
1st Round
DAY 1
13-04-2024
10.30 A.M.
2nd Round
DAY 1
13-04-2024
11.45 A.M.
3rd Round
DAY 1
13-04-2024
1.00 P.M.
4th Round
DAY 1
13-04-2024
3.00 P.M.
BLITZ OPEN ONE DAY CHESS TOURNAMENT
13-04-2024
4.00 PM
5th Round
DAY 2
14-04-2024
9.30 A.M.
6th Round
DAY 2
14-04-2024
10.45 A.M.
7th Round
DAY 2
14-04-2024
12.00 A.M.
8th Round
DAY 2
14-04-2024
2.00 P.M.
9th Round
DAY 2
14-04-2024
3.15 P.M.
Prize distribution Function
DAY 2
14-04-2024
4.45 P.M.
Terms & Conditions
System of play: FIDE Swiss System with Rapid Regulations will be followed
Time Control: 15 Minutes + 05 Seconds increment from move 1
Rounds: 9
The tournament will be conducted as per the latest FIDE Laws of Chess
Eligibility: The tournament is open for all players.
Tie- break: Buchholz Cut 1, Buchholz, Sonneborn Berger, Direct encounter, Number of wins (including forfeit points)
Players are not allowed to use any type of wrist watch, mobile, or any such electronic device in the playing area.
International Players: A valid FIDE ID is mandatory.
AICF player registration: AICF player registration is compulsory for all Indian players
AICF player registration fee Rs.300/- for the year 2024 — 2025 has to be paid well before the start of tournament. It will be accepted only through online
For renewing AICF registration of the existing players, please visit https://prs.aicf.in/player
For (new) fresh AICF registration please visit https://prs.aicf.in/new-register
CAK Player Registration: For Kerala players, CAK Registration for the year 2024 is compulsory
AICF new Registration or active AICF ID and CAK Registration (Kerala Players) is sole responsibility of the player. Players who have failed as mentioned above will not be able to participate in the tournament.
Appeals Committee: An Appeals Committee will be formed during the technical meeting.
Protests: Protests, if any against the decision of the arbiter stall be made in writing with a protest fee Rs.1000 (Rs. One thousand only) within 15 minutes of the incident. The protest fee is refundable only if the protest is upheld. The decision of the appeals committee on all protests shall be final and binding
Interpretation: For interpretation of the rules and deciding any point not covered by the rules, the decision of the tournament committee shall be final and binding.
Withdrawals: A player may withdraw at any stage of the event, after informing the Chief Arbiter in writing
Tournament registration only through chessmii.com
Cash Prize money distribution done through chessmii.com wallet on or before 16/04/2024.
One player will be given one(higher) prize only
For the category prize, the organizer may ask the players for their date of birth proof, and by registering for the tournament players are abide to present the Date of Birth Proof for the given tournament
Indian Income Tax Rule, section 194B will be applicable
Organizer has the right to accept or reject any entry with assigning any reason.
Organizing committee are not responsible for any discomfort or any other problems like transportation etc for those are staying at hotel. Participants need to reach to the tournament venue at due course of time as mentioned above in this brochure.
Refund Request: Need to done through chessmii.com and refund request will not be accepted after 10/04/2024, as arrangements according the registration has been already done by the organizers.
Spot entry will not be accepted.
Attendance is mandatory at the prize distribution Ceremony
Tournament Venue
ASAP Community Skill Park, Medical College Road, Kalamassery, Ernakulam, Kerala, India