5th Kolkata Open Grandmasters Chess
AICF / FIDE EVENT CODE 71440 / WB / 2012
DETAILS OF THE MEET
SCHEDULEED FROM 3RD TO 13TH DECEMBER 2012 AT GORKY SADAN, KOLKATA, INDIA
(Gorky Sadan, 3 Gorky Terrace, Kolkata 700 017, near Minto Park)
Schedule of Play
Inauguration 3rd December 2012 at 2pm at Gorky Sadan Auditorium
Round 1 : 3rd December 2012 (Monday) 3pm to 7pm
Round 2 : 4th December 2012 (Tuesday) 2pm to 6pm
Round 3 : 5th December 2012 (Wednesday) 2pm to 6pm
Round 4 : 6th December 2012 (Thursday) 2pm to 6pm
Round 5 : 7th December 2012 (Friday) 2pm to 6pm
Round 6 : 8th December 2012 (Saturday) 2pm to 6pm
Round 7 : 9th December 2012 (Sunday) 2pm to 6pm
Round 8 : 10th December 2012 (Monday) 2pm to 6pm
Round 9 : 11th December 2012 (Tuesday) 2pm to 6pm
Round 10 : 12th December 2012 (Wednesday) 2pm to 6pm
Round 11 : 13th December 2012 (Thursday) 10am to 2pm
Prize Distribution 13th December 2012 at 5pm at Gorky Sadan auditorium.
(IT IS COMPULSORY FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS TO ATTEND PRIZE DISTRIBUTION CEREMONY)
Departure not later than 14th December 2012 by 12 noon.
Entry Fees
PLAYERS BELOW 2200 RATING MAY NOT BE ALLOWED TO TAKE PART
FREE FOR GMs, IMs (2400+), WGMs (2400+)
All others having following ELO Ratings need to pay the entry fees as detailed below :
ELO RATING (other than Free Entry) Entry Fee (Indian Rupees) each.
2400+ …. …. …. 05,000/-
2350-2399 …. …. …. 07,000/-
2300-2299 …. …. …. 09,000/-
2250-2299 …. …. …. 11,000/-
2200-2249 …. …. …. 12,000/-
ELO Rating as on 1st December 2012 will be considered for Entry Fees.
Last date of Entry : 25th November 2012 and with Late Fee of Rs 1,000/- on 28th November 2012. All players must communicate either using Feedback Form given in our web site at : www.alekhinechessclub.com or by post – Entry fees may be paid by cash or by local cheque or by Bank Draft in favour of “Alekhine Chess Club” payable in Kolkata.
Prize Money
Total Prize Fund : Rs 12,00,000/-
1 U.S Dollar= Indian Rupees 56 approx. as in July 2012.
1st / 3,50,000
2nd / 2,50,000
3rd / 1,50,000
4th / 80,000
5th / 60,000
6th / 50,000
7th / 40,000
8th / 30,000
9th / 22,000
10th to 15th / 18,000 each
16th to 20th / 12,000 each
System of Play:
The tournament will be conducted as per FIDE Laws of Chess and 11 rounds will be played under FIDE Swiss System.
Important :
It is compulsory for all players to attend Prize distribution ceremony. Any player wish to attend any other program on chess between 3rd and 13th December 2012, should take necessary consent from organizers. Grandmasters may be approached for any other chess activities before or after the meet for the development of students of Alekhine Chess Club.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Free Board and Lodging (Personally Invited) : GMs 2700+ will be provided with single rooms in 5/4star hotel, GMs above 2650 will be provided with single rooms in 3 star Hotel, 2600 -2649 IN DOUBLE Room in 3 Star Hotel and 2550 -2599 in double rooms in Hotel/Guest House. Other outstation GMs/ IMs/ WGMs/ WIMs in double/triple sharing basis in Hotels/Guest Houses.
Other rated players will also be provided with free lodging at Guest House/ hotels in dormitory, triple/double sharing basis as per rating.
All players including title holders must confirm their entries by Last Date of Entry either by post or by email or through FeedBack given at www.alekhinechessclub.com
Protest: Protest, if any, against the decision of the Chief Arbiter shall be made in writing with a protest fee of Rs.500/- within 30 minutes of the occurrence of the incident to the Appeals Committee. The protest fee will be refunded depending upon the decision of the Appeals Committee.
Appeals Committee: Before the commencement of the tournament, a five-member committee of Appeal with two reserves shall be formed from amongst the senior participants and officials present at the Manager’s meeting to be held at the venue on the Inaugural Day. All the members and reserves shall be from different states or countries. No member of the Committee can vote on a dispute that a player from his own State/country is involved and in such case the reserve member(s) shall take his place in the committee.
Interpretation: For interpretation of the rule(s) and deciding any point not covered by the above rules of the tournament, the decision of the Tournament Committee shall be final and binding on all. The Tournament Committee has every right to make any addition or amendment to these rules, without notice. Such changes will, however, be displayed in the tournament hall.
IN EMERGENCY PLEASE CONTACT :
Soumen Majumder : 9830133144
www.alekhinechessclub.com - You may use feedback form given in the web site (scanned Entry forms may also be uploaded through our feedback system) Email:
Conditions for foreign GMs : as per contract.
Time Control : 1Hr 30 Mins. For 40 moves plus 30 mins. (30 sec increase from move 1).
Tie Break:
Latest FIDE Rules shall come in to effect. The Cash prizes however, will not be shared.
Entry Form
AICF / FIDE EVENT CODE 71440 / WB / 2012
5th Kolkata Open Grandmaster Chess Tournament
Name of participant :
Title (if any) : ELO Rating :
Rating as on 1st December 2012 will be considered during
the event and will be counted for all purpose.
Full Address :
Email ID :
Mobile Number : Phone Number :
For foreign players
Passport number : Date of Issue :
Valid Till : Place of Issue :
Name of Parents :
Entry fee (if to be paid) : (DD/local cheque number and other details)
Achievements in Chess :
I have read & shall abide by the rules & regulations as detailed in the prospectus/ details given in AICF website or club website at www.alekhinechessclub.com
Signature : Date :
Place :
Note : This form after attaching scanned picture on the photograph, may be sent through Feedback from our web site (you can upload picture and document files)
Tournament Invitation Agreement
1. 5th Kolkata Open Grandmaster Chess Tournament scheduled from 3rd to 13th Dec 2012.
2. Name of Player :
It is agreed as follows :
3. The player will complete in the Tournament uponthe condition set forth in the schedule
4. The player will not withdraw from the Tournament save for reason of ill health supported by a Doctor’s certificate or bereavement of a close relative.
The Schedule
1. The tournament is scheduled from 3rd to 13th December 2012 at Kolkata, India,
2. The Time Table :
Date of Arrival :
Date of 1st Round : 3rd December 2012 from 3pm to 7pm
Rest Day : NIL
Date of Last Round : 13th December 2012 from 10am to 2pm
Prize Giving : 13th December 2012 at 5pm at Gokry Sadan, Kolkata, India.
Date of Departure : Not later than 14 December 2012 by 12 noon.
3. Travel Cost : Flight : Internal Travel :
4. Accommodation : Hotel/ Residence :
Distance from Plying Venue :
5. Food Cost :
6. Prize Money : Total Prize Fund : Rs 12,00,000/-
1 U.S Dollar= Indian Rupees 56 approx. as in July 2012.
PRIZE INDIAN RUPEES
1st 3,50,000
2nd 2,50,000
3rd 1,50,000
4th 80,000
5th 60,000
6th 50,000
7th 40,000
8th 30,000
9th 22,000
10th to 15th 18,000 each
16th to 20th 12,000 each
7. Taxation of Prize Money : 11% as per Government of India.
8. Appearance Fees : Amount : Payable after round 4.
Tournament Committee Player
Date:
5th Kolkata Open Grandmaster Chess Tournament
3rd to 13th December 2012
Gorky Sadan, 3 Gorky Terrace, Kolkata 700017, India
Players’ Registration form
Country : City :
Full Address :
Telephone : Mobile No :
Email ID :
SUR NAMEFIRST NAME
DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH
PASSPORT NO
DATE & PLACE OF ISSUE
DATE OF EXPIRY
NATIONALITY
FIDE RATING & TITLE
FIDE ID NUMBER
Please send entry forms with passport copy and personal photograph to be attached and send to us using our feedback form given at www.alekhinechessclub.com
We may not accept any Registration Form without the passport copy and personal photograph.
Flight Details :
Date of Arrival : Port of Arrival :
Time of Arrival : Flight Number :
HOTEL RESERVATION – No of Double room ( ) No of Single Room ( )
Note : Please return form before 25 November 2012.