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Tournament Schedule
Arrival 03rd January 2012 at 1200 hrs.
Inauguration  03rd January 2012 at 1600 hrs.
Rounds
04.1.2011 09.30 hrs. Round 1
04.1.2011 16.00 hrs. Round 2
05.1.2011 14.30 hrs. Round 3
06.1.2011 09.30 hrs. Round 4
06.1.2011 16.00 hrs. Round 5
07.1.2011 14.30 hrs. Round 6 
08.1.2011 14.30 hrs. Round 7 
09.1.2011 14.30 hrs. Round 8 
10.1.2011 14.30 hrs. Round 9 
11.1.2011 14.30 hrs. Round 10 
12.1.2011        09.30 hrs. Round 11 
12.1.2011        17.00 hrs.       Prize Distribution Ceremony

 

 

4th Chennai International Open Chess Tournament

Chennai, 03-12 January 2012

FIDE / AICF Event code : 61789 / TN /  2012

Organised by : Sports Promotion Foundation, Chennai

Under the guidance of Tamilnadu State Chess Association

& All India Chess Federation

Venue:  Jawaharlal Nehru Multipurpose Indoor Stadium, Chennai

Tournament Schedule

Arrival 03rd January 2012 at 1200 hrs.

Inauguration  03rd January 2012 at 1600 hrs.

Rounds

04.1.2011 09.30 hrs. Round 1

04.1.2011 16.00 hrs. Round 2

05.1.2011 14.30 hrs. Round 3

06.1.2011 09.30 hrs. Round 4

06.1.2011 16.00 hrs. Round 5

07.1.2011 14.30 hrs. Round 6

08.1.2011 14.30 hrs. Round 7

09.1.2011 14.30 hrs. Round 8

10.1.2011 14.30 hrs. Round 9

11.1.2011 14.30 hrs. Round 10

12.1.2011        09.30 hrs. Round 11

12.1.2011        17.00 hrs.       Prize Distribution Ceremony

Prizes : Total Cash Prizes: Rs. 10,10,000/-

1st Rs. 2,00,000/- 2nd Rs. 1,50,000/-

3rd Rs. 1,25,000/- 4th Rs. 60,000/-

5th Rs. 40,000/- 6th Rs. 30,000/-

7th Rs. 25,000/- 8th Rs. 20,000/-

9th Rs. 15,000/- 10th Rs. 12, 000/-

11-15 Rs. 10,000/- each 16-20 Rs. 7,500/- each

21- 30 Rs. 5000/- each 31-35 Rs. 2,500/- each

Please note that a Tax @ 10.4% ( as per Indian income tax regulations ) will be deducted from the prize money to be awarded to Foreign Players.

$1 equal to Rs.45/- approx

Special Prizes :

Prizes for top three unrated players (minimum 6 points)

First: Rs. 8,000/- Second : Rs. 6,000/- Third : Rs. 5,000/-

Reserved Prizes:

ELO 1200 -1900 Ist: Rs. 10,000/- 2nd: Rs. 5,000/- 3rd Rs. 4000

ELO 1901 -2099 Ist: Rs. 10,000/- 2nd: Rs. 5,000/- 3rd Rs. 4000

ELO 2100 -2250 Ist: Rs. 10,000/- 2nd: Rs. 5,000/- 3rd Rs. 4000

ELO 2251 -2399 Ist: Rs. 13,000/- 2nd: Rs. 10,000/-3rd Rs. 5000

Best Women Ist: Rs. 8,000/- 2nd: Rs. 5,000/-

Best Under 18: Ist: Rs. 10,000/- 2nd: Rs. 8,000/-

Best Under 15: Ist: Rs. 8,000/- 2nd: Rs. 6,000/-

Best Under 10: Ist: Rs. 8,000/- 2nd: Rs. 6,000/-

Best Under 08: Ist: Rs. 6,000/- 2nd: Rs. 4,000/-

Best Tamilnadu player Rs. 5,000/-

Best Tamilnadu Girl Rs. 5,000/-

Note: One player will be given one prize only.

Entry Fee

For GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs Free

Rated 2400-2499 Rs. 2000/- Rated 2300-2399 Rs. 4000/-

Rated 2200-2299 Rs. 4500/- Rated 2000-2199 Rs. 5500/-

Rated 1800-1999 Rs. 6000/- Rated 1200-1799 Rs. 7000/-

Unrated Rs. 7800/-

Maximum entry for Tamilnadu players Rs. 4500/-(No lodging will be provided for Chennai and adjoining districts’ players)

Maximum entry for Tamilnadu girls Rs. 3000/-(No lodging will be provided for Chennai and adjoining districts’ players)

No request towards waiver of entry fee will be entertained.

There will be a discount of 15% of entry fees (other than Tamilnadu players) for those who remit their entry fees on or before 15.11.2011.

The last date of entry: 15th Dec 2011

Entries with late fee of Rs. 500 16th Dec 2011 to 02nd Jan 2012

Please note that this entry fee structure is valid only until 15th December 2011. Thereafter till 02ndJanuary 2012 the participants will have to pay Rs. 500/- extra. Entries will also be accepted at the venue till 20:00 Hrs. on 03rd January 2012 with a late fee of Rs. 1,000/-. No request towards waiver of entry fee or waiver of late fee will be entertained.

Entries may be sent by DD favoring Sports Promotion Foundation payable at Chennai. Address for sending the entries is Mr. V.Dhanasekaran C/o. All India Chess Federation, Room.No.70, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Periament, Chennai–3. The organizers / TNSCA / AICF  have the right to accept or reject any entry without assigning any reason thereof.

Registration:

AICF registration fee for 2011-12 is compulsory for all Indian participants. The registration fee of Rs. 250/- will be accepted at the venue for the convenience of the players.

Accommodation:

All participants will be provided free accommodation (other than Chennai and adjoining District players). The accompanying persons will have to bear their own expenses.

Weather:

The Weather in Chennai during January is expected to be pleasant.

Tournament Rules:

System of Play:

The tournament will be conducted as per FIDE Laws of Chess and FIDE Swiss System with 11 rounds.  Subjected to FIDE approval, Accelerated pairing will be employed for first two rounds of the event to increase norm chances of players.

Tie Break:

In case of a tie, the latest FIDE Rules shall come in to effect. The Cash prizes however will not be shared.

IN EMERGENCY PLEASE CONTACT :

Mr.K.Muralimohan - +91-9940094717

Mr.N.K.Nandakumar - +91-9176673939

Mr.V.Dhanasekaran - +91-9884748583

Email: dvsundar@hotmail.com

Web site: www.tamilchess.com

04th  Chennai International Open Chess Tournament

Chennai

From 03rd to 12th January, 2012

Entry Form

Name :

Fathers’ Name :

Address :

DOB :

FIDE ID :

FIDE Rating :

Telephone no :

Mobile no :

Email id :

AICF id :

Are you renewed AICF registration for the year 2011 – 2012 : YES / NO

Declaration

I declare that I will abide by the Rules and Regulations of this tournament. I also declare that I will not participate in any unauthorized event listed by the All India Chess Federation.

Place :

Date : Signature

Receipt

Received with thanks from Mr/Ms. ___________________ of ________________ to participate in the 04th Chennai International Open from 03rd to 12th  January, 2012.

Authorized Signatory