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BANGALORE OPEN
RAPID FIDE RATED
CHESS
TOURNAMENT
PRIZE POOL

2,00,000
75 Cash Prizes
88 TROPHIES + MEDALS
VENUE : Global Divinity Mall
1ST June 2024
EVENT CODE :
372543/KAR(R)/2024
KSCA/G010/2425
Entry Fee: ₹1000
Limited Entries !!! Hurry Up
QnA SESSION for Parents with GM Vishnu Prasanna
FUN Activities for Parents and Players
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PRIZE STRUCTURE & DETAILS Best PARENT PLAYER DUO

Sum of scores of highest scoring parent among dad/

mom and highest scoring child (if more than one) will
be considered.

Best Coaching Academy

Score of top 5 players from academy will be

considered Top coach will get the prize.

RATING CATEGORY PRIZES

Best State Player Best Veteran (Age 60+)

AGE CATEGORY PRIZES

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Free Entry for GM, IM, WGM, WIM

Free Entry for Veterans (Age 60+)

ROUND SCHEDULE

Prize Distribution will start at 6:30pm

Rules and Regulations

Chief Arbiter - Mr. Vasanth B H (International Arbiter)

Deputy Chief Arbiter - Mr Saleem Beig (International Arbiter)

Entry fee is strictly Non-refundable (Conditions apply)

System of Play - The latest FIDE Rules in force shall apply and the SWISS system will be
followed.

Mode of Tournament - Total Nine rounds shall be played.

Tie Break - Latest Tie Break rules as per AICF guidelines.

Time Control - 15 Minutes each with 5 seconds increment from move number one. Default
time is 5 minutes.
 Rules and Regulations
AICF Player Registration - AICF registration is compulsory. AICF Registration fee is
Rs.300/- for the financial year 2024-2025. As per latest AICF regulation dated 31.07.2017,
it is informed that from 01st September 2017, all AICF player registrations will be
accepted only through online. Player's registration should be done well before the start
of event. Existing Registration - For existing players please go to your player page in and
click on extend membership New (Fresh) Registration – For fresh AICF player registration,
players are requested to keep their scanned passport size photograph and birth
certificate and a valid email address (unique) not used by any other person/ player for
AICF player registration. Note: Only passport size (less than 1MB) photographs in jpeg
format should be uploaded.

Protests - Protests if any, against the decision of the Chief Arbiter shall be made in
writing with protest fee of Rs.1000/-within 5 minutes after completion of the game to
the appeals committee. The protest fee will be refunded if the appeal is upheld.

Appeals Committee – Before the commencement of the Tournament , appeals

committee comprising of five members, will be formed from the senior participants
present at the players meeting. The appeals committee decision will be final and binding
on all the players concerned.

Withdrawals - A player may withdraw at any stage of the event , after informing the chief
arbiter in writing.

Players qualified for more than one prizes will be considered only for higher prize.
Participation certificate in the form of E-Certificates will be awarded to all the
participants. Merit Certificates will be awarded to all Prize winners during the Prize
Distribution.

General Guidelines for Players and Guardians:

Please maintain cleanliness in the mall and ensure all the litter is only disposed in the
dustbins.

Please ensure any activity does not disturb the players and other visitors in the mall.

Let's enjoy the event together, it will be more than just chess for the players and make it
super successful :)

We are not supposed to use mats, bedsheets, beds etc in the corridors.

Outside food is not allowed inside the cafeteria. Bring your own water bottles.

Let's enjoy the event together, it will be more than just chess for the players and make it
super successful :)

For further details, please contact us at 9620006600 (Whatsapp/Call) or

email at support@circlechess.com