DELHI STATE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS : 2024

Venue : VIP Lounge, Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi
10 May 24 Delhi State Under-7 (Open & Girls) & Delhi State Women 0900 hrs
11 May 24 Delhi State Under-7 (Open & Girls) & Delhi State Women 0900 hrs
12 May 24 Delhi State Rapid & Delhi State Blitz 0900 hrs
13 May 24 Delhi State U-17 (Open & Girls) 0900 hrs
14 May 24 Delhi State U-17 (Open & Girls) 0900 hrs
15 May 24 Delhi State Under-9 (Open & Girls) 0900 hrs
16 May 24 Delhi State Under-9 (Open & Girls) 0900 hrs
17 May 24 Delhi State Under-11 (Open & Girls) 0900 hrs
18 May 24 Delhi State Under-11 (Open & Girls) 0900 hrs
19 May 24 Delhi State Under-15 (Open & Girls) 0900 hrs
20 May 24 Delhi State Under-15 (Open & Girls) 0900 hrs
21 May 24 Delhi State Under-13 (Open & Girls) 0900 hrs
22 May 24 Delhi State Under-13 (Open & Girls) 0900 hrs
23 May 24 Delhi State Under-19 (Open & Girls) 0900 hrs
24 May 24 Delhi State Under-19 (Open & Girls) 0900 hrs
25 May 24 Loksabha Election
26 May 24 Delhi State Open FIDE Rated 0900 hrs
27 May 24 Delhi State Open FIDE Rated 0900 hrs
28 May 24 Delhi State Open FIDE Rated 0900 hrs
29 May 24 Delhi State Amateur (Below 2300) 0900 hrs
30 May 24 Delhi State Amateur (Below 2300) 0900 hrs

1. All the age group events, Delhi State Women and Amateur will be played as unrated event with a time
control of 30 Minutes + 30 second increment. The number of rounds will be 7 or as decided by the Chief
Arbiter before start of the event according to number of participants.

2. Delhi State Open FIDE Rated, which will be 9 round championship with a time control of 60 Minutes +
30 Second increment. The total prize fund will be Rs. 1,50,000/-.

3. Delhi State Open Rapid and Blitz events will be unrated events with 7 rounds. The time control will be
15 Minutes + 5 second increment and 3 Minutes + 2 second increment respectively.
Rules & Regulations for Delhi State Selection Events :-

4. Cut Off dates for age groups is 1st January 2024 i.e. born on or after

Under – 07 01 Jan 2017 Under – 09 01 Jan 2015

Under – 11 01 Jan 2013 Under – 13 01 Jan 2011
Under – 15 01 Jan 2009 Under – 17 01 Jan 2007
Under-19 01 Jan 2005

5. Age Proof : Each participant must produce a valid certificate to prove his/her age. Certificate from Schools
are not valid. Certificate should be from Panchayat, Municipality or Corporation. Players without date of birth
certificates will not be allowed to participate. The date of birth certificates registered within one year of the birth of the
child alone will be recognized and allowed to participate.

6. Players who hold foreign citizenship and players working with affiliated unit of AICF are not eligible to
participate in Delhi State selection events.

7. The events will be conducted as per latest FIDE Laws under Swiss System.

8. In case of tie, latest FIDE Rules will be applied to break the tie.

9. Smoking, cell phones and all types of watches are strictly prohibited inside tournament hall.

10. Eligibility for Amateur Event : The participants shall not have a FIDE title or published FIDE rating above
2300 at the start of the tournament nor had such a rating for at least one year prior to the start of the event.

11. The interpretation on any point not covered under these rules, shall be referred to the Appeal Committee
headed by Tournament Director and its decision will be binding on all the participants. Protests, if any, shall be
made within 15 minutes of the occurrence of the incident along with a fee of Rs. 500/- which will be refunded in case
the appeal is upheld. No protest will be entertained after stipulated time frame.

12. Any misconduct or indecent behaviour may result expulsion from tournament. Parents are not allowed inside
tournament hall.

13. Entry Fee

(a) For Age Group Events : Rs. 600/- (For Girls Rs. 400/-)

(b) Amateur & Rapid Event : Rs. 600/-

(c) Women Event : Rs. 400/-

(d) Blitz Event : Rs. 250/-

(e) Open : Rs. 1000/-

There will be 50% concession in entry fee for school students of Delhi Government, NDMC & Delhi Municipal
Corporation.

14. All players must be registered with Delhi Chess Association for the year 2024-25 for participating in the
event by paying Annual Registration Fee of Rs. 150/- to Delhi Chess Association. All DCA registration will be
accepted through Circlechess platform only and entries through other modes will not be accepted.

DCA Registration Link: https://circlechess.com/registration?id=10638

15. All entries will be accepted through CircleChess platform only and entries through other modes will not
be accepted. All registration links are listed in the last page of brochure . For any inquiries related to registration,
contacts: 7795785310, 9969767541
 16. Entries will be accepted only until 3 day before the event; thereafter organizing committee have the
discretion to accept the entries with late fee of Rs. 100/- or to reject the entries until one day prior to the scheduled
event. Please note that no entries will be accepted on the day of championship. So please submit your entry
well in advance to avoid last day rush and late fees.

17. Downloadable E-participation Certificates will be awarded to all participants. Trophies to top three finishers in
each category. The prize fund for Open FIDE Rated will be Rs. 1,50,000/-.

“We respect your relationship with DCA, Please don’t call us on last day to register your entry. So, please pay your
entry fee in stipulated time.”

For further Details please visit www.delhichess.com and Mail us in delhichessfestival@gmail.com. Please note that
we will not accept any entries through email.

Contact Details
IA Amit Sharma IA Shivakant Mishra IA Shardul Sharma Maurishi Singh
9818931765 98102 50960 7709012353 9953367304

Website : www.delhichess.com

Email : delhichessfestival@gmail.com

DCA REGISTRATION LINK : https://circlechess.com/registration?id=10638

Tournament Wise Registration Links

Date Tournament Name Registration Link

10th May -11th May 2024 Delhi State Under-7 (Open& https://circlechess.com/registration?id=11256
Girls)

10th May -11th May 2024 Delhi State Women https://circlechess.com/registration?id=11257

12th May 2024 Delhi State Rapid & Delhi State https://circlechess.com/registration?id=11267
Blitz

13th May -14th May 2024 Delhi State U-17 (Open & Girls) https://circlechess.com/registration?id=11258

15th May -16th May 2024 Delhi State Under-9 (Open & https://circlechess.com/registration?id=11259
Girls)

17th May -18th May 2024 Delhi State Under-11 (Open & https://circlechess.com/registration?id=11260
Girls)

19th May -20th May 2024 Delhi State Under-15 (Open & https://circlechess.com/registration?id=11261
Girls)

21st May -22nd May 2024 Delhi State Under-13 (Open & https://circlechess.com/registration?id=11263
Girls)

23rd May -24th May 2024 Delhi State Under-19 (Open & https://circlechess.com/registration?id=11264
Girls)

26th May -28th May 2024 Delhi State Open FIDE Rated https://circlechess.com/registration?id=11265

29th May -30th May 2024 Delhi State Amateur (Below https://circlechess.com/registration?id=11266
2300)
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