Rs.

2 Lakh Prize Money

Lucknow All India Open Chess Tournament

Organized by

U. P. CHESS ASSOCIATION
From 01 to 05 November 2014
Venue: K. D. Singh Babu Stadium, Lucknow
Rules of play, entry fee, schedule and other information:
Tournament Schedule:
01.11.2014 (Saturday)

Arrival
1300 hrs
Inauguration
16.00 hrs
Round 1
02.11.2014 (Sunday)
09.00 hrs
Round 2
15.30 hrs
Round 3
03.11.2014 (Monday)
09.00 hrs
Round 4
15.30 hrs
Round 5
04.11.2014 (Tuesday)
09.00 hrs
Round 6
15.30 hrs
Round 7
05.11.2014 (Wednesday)
09.00 hrs
Round 8
15.30 hrs
Prize Distribution
PRIZE STRUCTURE (Total Prize money Rs. 2.00 lacs)
Standing
Prized money
Total prize money
Accumulated prize money
1st
30,000
30,000
30,000
nd
2
20,000
20,000
50,000
3rd
15,000
15,000
65,000
4th
10,000
10,000
75,000
th
5
7,000
7,000
82,000
6th
5,000
5,000
87,000
7th 10th
11th 20th
21st 30th
31st 55th
CATEGORY PRIZES:
Category
1st
Veterans
2,000
Women
2,000
Under-10
2,000
Under-12
2,000
Under-14
2,000
Under-16
2,000
Under-18
2,000
Under-8
1,000
Total prize money

3,000 x 4
2,000 x 10
1,500 x 10
1,000 x 25
2nd
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
500

3rd
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
500

12,000
20,000
15,000
25,000
4th
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500

99,000
1,19,000
1,34,000
1,59,000
5th
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
-

Total
5,500
5,500
5,500
5,500
5,500
5,500
5,500
2,500
41,000

NOTE: Prizes will not be shared & will be given as per the norms settled by the Organizers. Cut off dates for age
category is 01.01.2014.

RULES & REGULATIONS:

Age category events will be exclusively for students & played in two categories: i) Up-to Under-12 & ii) Above-12 &
Up-to under-18. Student up-to class XII only will be eligible for these categories & entries should come through their
respective schools/colleges mentioning their date of birth and class of study.
Entry Fee: Entry Forms along with Entry Fee of Rs. 1,000/- (Rs.250/- in case of local students up-to age of 18) payable
by Demand Draft in favour of U. P. CHESS ASSOCIATION payable at Lucknow, should be submitted to: Anand
Singh, Organizing Secretary, Shivgarh House, 51, Shivaji Marg, Lucknow-226018, U.P. Veteran players (Over 60
years age), players from North Eastern States and physically challenged will be entitled for 50% discount in entry fee.

Last Date of Entry: Entry should be sent on or before 25th October 2014. However, Entry will be accepted up-to
11.00 a.m. on 01.11.2014 with a late fee of Rs. 300/-. Entry will be accepted on first come first serve basis depending
upon the sitting capacity.

Pairing: Pairing for students'category will be done separately according to their groups.
Accommodation: Free dormitory accommodation will be provided only to those outstation participants who have
Paid their Entry Fee on or before 25th October 2014. Accompanying persons will have to bear their own expenses.
Girls / women will be provided separate accommodation. Players are requested to keep their own lock & key.
Chess Clocks: Players are requested to bring their own Chess Clocks.
Tournament Rules: Tournament will be conducted in 08 Round Swiss League System as per International Chess
Rules known as FIDE Laws of Chess.
Tie Break: In case of a tie, the latest FIDE Rules shall apply.

Important Instructions:
(i)
(ii)

Use of electronic devices inside the tournament hall is strictly prohibited. Mobiles, even in switch off mode,
will not be allowed inside the tournament hall and players found violating this instruction will loose their point.
Use of Alcohol, Cigarette, Pan Masala / Gutka, Gambling, etc. inside the Venue and Place of Accommodation
are strictly prohibited and will tantamount to indiscipline.

For Details / Clarifications you may contact:-

Mr. Anand Singh, Organizing Secretary, Mob: 09839001533

Mr. S.L. Harsh, Mob: 09414137653
Mr. S. K. Tewari, Secretary UPCA, Mob: 09415027380, email:sktosdupoa@gmail.com; sktosdupoa@yahoo.com
Mrs. Ambika K.Kutty, Kerala, Mob: 09544097650
Mr. M.Raja Climax, Tamil Nadu, Mob: 09344417272
Mr. Prasanna Rao Boloor, Karnataka, Mob: 09945562596
Mr. C.Sashidharan Nair, Kerala, Mob: 09447086238
Mr. Vikas Singhai, Madhya Pradesh, Mob: 09425227085
Dr. Gopal Prasad, Secretary, Chess Assn. of Bihar, Mob: 09934805620
Mrs. Sabita Tripathi, Secretary, Chess Assn of Odisha; Mob: 09438158238
Mr. K.S.Negi, President, Chess Assn. of Delhi, Mob: 09868975320
Mr. Praveen Kothari, Vice President, RCA, Mob: 09828026032
Mr. Kuldeep Sharma, Secretary, Haryana Chess Assn., Mob: 09812920931
Mr. Deric Pinto, Secretary, Karnataka State Chess Assn.; Mob: 09880489366
Mr. P.I. Somasundaran, Secretary, All Kerala Chess Assn.; Mob: 09947416277
Mr. Dharamveer, Secretary, Chess Assn of Himachal Pradesh; Mob: 09418203828
Er. V.K. Sharma, Secretary, Chess Assn. of Chandigarh; Mob: 09818398089
Mr. A.P. Sivkumar, President, Satya Sai Chess Academy, Pudducherry; Mob: 09789159683
Mr.Rohan V. Sandhilya, Secretary,Chess Assn.of Jharkhand Mob. 09430735171
Mr. Mahesh Lakhera, Treasurer, All Uttarakhand Chess Assn; Mob: 09811016508
Mr. Aditya Tuknayat, Chess Assn of Chandigarh; Mob: 09711114168
Mr. Abhishek Thakur, ChessAssn of Himachal Pradesh; Mob: 09899293929
The Circular may be downloaded from Website: www.upchess.org

Lucknow All India Open Chess Tournament 0105 Nov, 2014

Entry Form
To,
Mr. Anand Singh,
Organizing Secretary,
Shivgarh House,
51, Shivaji Marg,
Lucknow 226 018, U.P.

Dear Sir,
I am desirous to participate in the Rs.2 Lakhs Prize Money Lucknow All India Open
Chess Tournament from 01 05 November 2014 at Lucknow, U.P. I Deposit herewith a sum of
Rs.1,000/- towards Entry Fee in Cash / DD No. . . . . . . . . . dated. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . drawn on. . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in favour of U. P.CHESS ASSOCIATION payable at
LUCKNOW.
My particulars are as under:
Name (in capital letters): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I D No.:
FIDE Ratings: . . . . . . .
Date of Birth: . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CAI Rating: .
Phone No.: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Address: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Email:
I agree to abide by the Rules of the tournament.

Date :

Signature :

RECEIPT
Received from . of a sum of
Rs. towards entry fee for Lucknow All India Open Chess Tornament at Lucknow, U.P.

Date :

Signature :