Event Code: 304021/GUI/2022 Leelee vitae lela eee oa alata) i PAC mael late laelal E SOc ero Te es A) Cel te sere Ud atest Bol la Malawi e Lt Sayajiganj, Vadodara, Gujarat 390005 FOR REGISTRATION CONTACT M: 9106650361Arrival : December 27 Tuesday 1,00 PM Inauguration : December 27 Tuesday 2:00 PM Technicai Meeting : December 27 Tuesday 2:30 PM Round1 : December 27 Tuesday 4:00 PM Round 2 : December 28 Wednesday 9:00 AM Round 3 : December 28 Wednesday 4:00 PM Round 4 : December 29 Thursday 9:00 AM Round 5 : December 29 Thursday 4:00 PM Round 6 : December 30 Friday 9:00 AM Round 7 : December 30 Friday 4:00 PM Round 8 : December 31 Saturday 9:00 AM Round 9 : December 3] Saturday 4:00 PM Round 10 ? January 1, 2023, Sunday 9:00 AM PD Function : January 1, 2023, Sunday 3:00 PM Main Prizes 1st: Rs 75000/- + Trophy 2nd: Rs 50000/- + Trophy 3rd: Rs 25000/- + Trophy 4th: Rs 20000/- 5th: Rs 15000/- 6th: Rs 14000/- 7th: Rs 13000/- 8th: Rs 12000/- Sth: Rs 11000/- 10th: Rs 10000/- Tith to 15th: Rs 8000/- Each 16th to 20th: Rs 6000/- Each 2st to 30th: Rs 5000/- Each Category Prizes Rating Below 1800 Rating Below 1400 Unrated Ist: Rs.25000/- + Trophy Ist: Rs.25000/- +Trophy Ist: Rs.15000/- + Trophy 2nd: Rs 15000/- + Trophy 2nd: Rs 15000/- + Trophy 2nd: Rs10000/- + Trophy 3rd: Rs 10000/- +Trophy 3rd: Rs10000/ +Trophy 3rd: Rs5000/- + TrophySpecial Prizes Best Vadodara Players Under 8: 1st,2nd and 3rd Trophy Under 8: Ist,2nd and 3rd Trophy Ist,2nd and 3rd Trophy Under 10; Ist,2nd and 3rd Trophy Ist,2nd and 3rd Trophy Under 12; Ist,2nd and 3rd Trophy Under 15: Ist,2nd and 3rd Trophy Under 15: 1st,2nd and 3rd Trophy Best Gujarat Players Best Girl Players Ist,2nd and 3rd Trophy Under 8: Ist,2nd and 3rd Trophy Ist,2nd and 3rd Trophy Under 10; Ist,2nd and 3rd Trophy Ist,2nd and 3rd Trophy Under 12: Ist,2nd and 3rd Trophy Under 15: Ist,2nd and 3rd Trophy Under 15: Ist,2nd and 3rd Trophy Entry Fees: Rs 5000/- for all Players No entry fees for GMs, IMs, WGMs and WIMs. n- 20 December 2022 n with late fee of Rs. 500 Last date of entry sub Last date of entry sub 24th December 2022 Entry Form Link: _https://tinyurl.com/2b2unmw9 The Entry form should be sent by crossed Cheque or Demand Draft drawn in favour of “DIVYAM FOUNDATION” Payable at Vadodara For online Transfer/ NEFT Bank Details : Divyam Foundation HDFC Bank, RC DUTT ROAD, VADODARA Account No: 50200036686081 IFSC Code: HDFC0000033Tournament Rules: System of Play: The tournament will be conducted as per FIDE Laws of Chess and FIDE Swiss System with 10 rounds Time Control: 90 Minutes plus 30 second increment from move 1 for entire game. Draw Offer - Players can't make an agreed draw before 30th black move. Defauit Time (Walkover Time)- The default time wiii be 15 minutes Break: In case ofa tie, the latest FIDE Rules shall come into effect. The Cash prizes however wiii not be shared. i, Buchholz Cut number of wins including forfeits vi. Number of wins with Black pieces Appeals Committee: A 5-member Appeals Committee (inclusive of 2- reserves) shaii be formed from piayers. The decision of the said committee sh and binding on aii the participants. Protest: Protest if any, against the decision of the Chief Arbiter, shaii be made in writing with a protest fee of Rs.1000/- (Rs. one thousand only) within 30 minutes of the occurrence of the incident. The amount wouid be refunded if the appeal is upheid. Electronic Devices Aii electronic (mobiie, tablet and other) including wrist watches (all type of watches) are not allowed in the tournament hall. 4,Hotel & Accommodation: For ali GMs/IMs/WGMs/WIMs/Above 2300: Free Accommodation will be provided on double-sharing Basis Room Package: 5 Night & 6 Days for 1 Adult and 1 Child with Breakfast Check in: 27th Dec 2022 after 1:00pm | Check out: Ist Jan 2023 before 10:00am Rs 11,000 Inclusive of taxes Contact Details: Mobiie: 7043345230 sales@hotelsurya.com Em: For Dormitory Accommodations: Mobile : 9106650361 Note: - All participants need to confirm their requirement of lodging and boarding (including extra person -if any) while registering for the tournament.5.Interpretation: For further interpretations of the rule(s) and deciding any aspect not covered by the said tournament prospectus, the decision of the Tournament Director shall be final and binding on all the participants. The Tournament Director has every right to make any Addition / deletion / amendment to these rules. However, such changes shaii be displayed on the notice board. Notes: 1. The prizes shall not be shared and a player would be eligible forone higher prizeoniy. 2. If applicable, as per Income Tax regulations of India, tax shall be deducted at source (TDS) from the prize money awarded to theforeign players (@ 20.80%) & Indian piayers (@ 10% for the prize amount above the threshoid of Rs.30, 000/- andabove). 3. Alll Indian players are required to submit a copy of the PAN card For players who fail to submit a PAN card, TDS would be deducted @20.80% irrespective of the prize money won. 4. All payments to Indian players would be made by cheque/RTGSand will be issued in the name of the concerned prize winner only. 5. Payment of prize money awarded to foreign piayers wouid be madeby SWIFT to their bankaccounts. 6. Prize winners from foreign countries would be required to submita copy of their passport &visa. Entry Form: It is mandatory to forward the entry form in the given format for accepting the entries aiong with prescribed entry fee. AICF Registration 2022-2023 All Indian players must be registered with AICF for the year 2022-23 before the registration deadline to participate in the tournament. Those who not registered with AICF required doing AICF registration oniine at https://prs.aicf.in/players before sending their entry registration. FOR ASSISTANCE PLEASE COHTACT: Hotei Surya : M: 9106650361 / 7043345230 Email : suryatrophy2022@gmail.com | Bhavesh.chess@gmail.com g Secretary : Parthiv Agrawal Chief Arbiter: A C Joshi M : 9426614449 Chess Association of Vadodara : Mukund Bhatt M: 9998003880 AICF Vice President : Bhavesh Patel Bhavesh.chess@gmail.comCOVID PROTOCOL 1. All players are required to mandatorily adhere the Covid Protocol issued by Government of India/Government of Andhra Pradesh from time to time During championships. 2. Players have to sign the Self Declaration form on their arrival with respect to Covid-19 3. All players are required to maintain social distancing and hand sanitization at all times. 4, Wearing of mask is mandatory at all times when the player is inside tournament hall 5. Any symptomatic players will be removed from the championship as a precaution. Alll players are obliged to obey this rule and no protest can be made against this decision of Organizing Committee. 6. All officials and arbiters will be fully vaccinated. 7. Sanitization of Chess boards and Chess pieces will be carried out at regular intervals 8. Parents and accompanying persons are not allowed inside tournament hall at all times. 9. Organizers take all the measures for safe championship environment. However, in case any untoward situation arises, the players will not ask damages from Organizers/Alll India Chess Federation. 10. Due to any unforeseen scenario, if the event needs to be cancelled, then AICF's obligation is limited to refunding the entry fee paid by the players. 11. By enrolling for the events, the players abide by all the terms and conditions of the championship for participation.