SARDAR CHANDROTH MEMORICAL TRUST ORGANIZES

ALL INDIA OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT

on behalf of

KERALA CHESS ASSOCIATION, KANNUR DISTT. CHESS ASSOCIATION

Under the aegis of

CHESS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA

24th – 29th August 2010

Venue: Sreepuram Hall, Pallikunnu, Kannur, Kerala

Rules of play, entry fee, schedule and other informations:

Tournament Schedule:

24.8.2010 (Tuesday) 11.00 hrs Arrival

1300 hrsInauguration

1600 hrs Round 1

25.8.2010 (Wednesday) 09.00 hrs Round 2

16.00 hrs Round 3

26.8.2010 (Thursday) 09.00 hrs Round 4

16.00 hrs Round 5

27.8.2010 (Friday)09.00 hrs Round 6

16.00 hrs Round 7

28.8.2010 (Saturday) 09.00 hrs Round 8

16.00 hrs Round 9

29.8.2010 (Sunday) 08.30 hrs Round 10

16.00 hrs Prize Distribution

PRIZE STRUCTURE (Total Prize money Rs. 5.00 lacs)

1st 100000
2nd 50000
3rd 35000
4th 25000
5th 15000
6-10th 10000 x 5 = 50000

11-20th 6500 x 10 = 65000
21-35th 4000 x 15 = 60000
36-65th 2000 x 30 = 60000
Total Rs. 460,000/- (65 Main Prizes to be shared on equal points)

Prizes Reserved for the Category of:

Veterans:3500,2000,1250, 750, 500 = 8000
Women: 3500, 2000, 1250, 750, 500 = 8000
Under 16: 3000,2000,1000, 500, 500= 7000
Under 14: 2500,1500,1000, 500, 500 = 6000 Under 12: 2500, 1500, 1000, 500, 500 = 6000

Under 10:2000,1000,1000, 500, 500=5000
Total Reserve Prizes(40000)

RULES & REGULATIONS:

Entry Fee: Entry forms along with entry fee of Rs. 1,000/- payable by demand draft in favour of “CHESS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA” Payable at Lucknow can be sent to: Prof. A. Sreedharan, General Convener, Aringalayan, Pappinissery, Kunnur-670561, Kerala. Entry Fee can be also paid directly in Core Banking A/c No. 353302010819861 of Chess Association of India with Union Bank of India, Clarks Avadh Branch, Lucknow.Veteran players (Over 60 years age), Players from North Eastern States and physically challenged will be entitled for 50% discount in entry fee. However, there will be no discount in CAI Registration Fee.

CAI Registration Fee: CAI Players Registration Fee of Rs. 100/- for 2010 is essential criteria for entry in the event.

Last Date of Entry: 20th August 2010. Entry will be accepted on ‘first come first serve basis’ depending upon the sitting capacity. Organizer reserves the right to reject any entry.

Accommodation: Free dormitory accommodation will be provided to outstation participants on first come first serve basis. Accompanying persons will have to bear their own expenses.

Tournament Rules: Tournament will be conducted as in 10 round Swiss 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. However, the main cash prizes will be shared.

Note:A reception counter will be functioning at Kannur Railway Station on 23rd 24th Aug. up-to 12.00 noon. The distance of venue is less than 3 KM from Kannur railway station and bus stand.

For details/clarifications please contact:

Prof. A.Sreedharan Mob: 09446380881

Mr. S.K.Tewari, Working President, CAI, Mob: 09415027380, email:;

Mr. Mahesh L. Ved, Secretary General, CAI, Mob: 09322593050

Mr. K.Padam Singh, Vice President, CAI, Mob: 09300808878

Mrs. Ambika K.Kutty, Vice President, CAI, Mob: 09544097650

Mr. M.Raja Climax, Vice President, CAI, Mob: 09344417272

Mr. C.Sashidharan Nair, Jt.Secretary, CAI, Mob: 09447086238

Mr. Vikas Singhai, Jt. Secretary, CAI, Mob: 09425227085

Mr. Kuldeep Sharma, Jt. Secretary, CAI, Mob: 09812920931

Mr. D.K. Gupta, Jt. Secretary, CAI, Mob: 09811343119

Mr. K.S.Negi, President, Chess Assn. of Delhi, Mob: 09868975320

Mr. Rajnish Goel, National Coordinator, CAI, Mob: 09319946351

Mr. Deepak Saigal, U.P. Mob: 09415302958

Dr. Gopal Prasad, Secretary, Chess Assn. of Bihar, Mob: 09934805620

Mr. Deric Pinto, Karnataka, Mob. 09880489366

Mr. Vignesh Wavan, Tamil Nadu, Mob. 09600181360

Mr. Manava Dutta, Kolkata, 09874942564

Mr. Ketan Khaire, Maharashtra, 09822039267

CHESS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA

New 1/8, Govt. Colony, Badshahnagar, Lucknow-226006, U.P.

Entry Form

Prof. A. Sreedharan,

General Convener,

All India Open Chess Tournament

Aringalayan, Pappinissery,

Kannur – 670 561,

KERALA.

‘All India Open Chess Tournament’

24th – 29th August 2010, Kannur, Kerala.

Dear Sir,

I am desirous to participate in the ‘All India Open Chess Tournament’ from 24th to 29th August 2010 at Kannur, Kerala. I deposit herewith a sum of Rs. 1,000/- towards entry fee in cash/DD No...... dated...... drawn at...... in favour of ‘CHESS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA’ payable at Lucknow.

My particulars are as under:

Name (in capital letters):......

FIDE Ratings:......

Date of Birth: ...... Phone No.:......

Address:......

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Email:………………………………………………………………………

I agree to abide by the Rules of the tournament.

Date: Signature: