Commonwealth Chess Championships
The All India Chess Federation on behalf of FIDE and Commonwealth Chess Association Cordially invite your Federation to participate in the Championship to be held at New Delhi from 09th to 19th May, 2010 to be organized by Capablanca Chess Club
Venue : Clarksinn Pacific Mall, Near Anand Vihar Metro Station, Delhi. (The official host for the championship)
Tournament Schedule
Arrival 9th May 2010 at 1200 hrs.
Departure 19th May 2010 at 1200hrs
10.05.2010 0930 hrs. Round 1
10.05.2010 1600 hrs. Round 2
11.05.2010 1000 hrs. Round 3
12.05.2010 0930 hrs. Round 4
12.05.2010 1600 hrs. Round 5
13.05.2010 1000 hrs. Round 6
14.05.2010 1000 hrs. Round 7
15.05.2010 1000 hrs. Round 8
16.05.2010 1000 hrs. Round 9
17.05.2010 1000 hrs. Round 10
18.05.2010 1000 hrs. Round 11
18.05.2010 1700 hrs. Prize Distribution Ceremony
Prizes : Total Cash Prizes: Rs. 8,00,000/- (approx USD 17400)
1st Rs.1,60,000/-
2nd Rs. 1,15,000/-
3rd Rs. 75,000/-
4th Rs. 50,000/-
5th Rs.30,000/-
6th Rs. 20,000/-
7th Rs. 17,000/-
8th Rs. 15,000/-
9th Rs. 15,000/-
10th Rs. 15,000/-
11th to 15th Rs. 10,000/-each
Best Women 1st Rs. 20,000/- 2nd: Rs. 15,000/- 3rd Rs. 10000/
Best Under-20 1st Rs. 10000/- 2nd Rs. 7500/- 3rd Rs. 5000/-
Best Under-20 (Girls) 1st Rs. 10000/- 2nd Rs. 7500/- 3rd Rs. 5000/-
Best Under-18 1st Rs. 8000/- 2nd Rs. 6000/- 3rd Rs. 4000/-
Best Under-18 (Girls) 1st Rs. 8000/- 2nd Rs. 6000/- 3rd Rs. 4000/-
Best Under-16 1st Rs. 8000/- 2nd Rs. 6000/- 3rd Rs. 4000/-
Best Under-16(Girls) 1st Rs. 8000/- 2nd Rs. 6000/- 3rd Rs. 4000/-
Best Under-14 1st Rs. 8000/- 2nd Rs. 6000/- 3rd Rs. 4000/-
Best Under-14 (Girls) 1st Rs. 8000/- 2nd Rs. 6000/- 3rd Rs. 4000/-
Best Under-12 1st Rs. 6000/- 2nd Rs. 4000/- 3rd Rs. 3000/-
Best Under-12 (Girls) 1st Rs. 6000/- 2nd Rs. 4000/- 3rd Rs. 3000/-
Best Under l0 1st Rs. 6000/- 2nd Rs. 4000/- 3rd Rs. 3000/-
Best Under-10(Girls) 1st Rs. 6000/- 2nd Rs. 4000/- 3rd Rs. 3000/-
Best Under-8 1st Rs. 5000/- 2nd Rs. 3000/- 3rd Rs. 2000/-
Best Under-8(Girls) 1st Rs.5000/- 2nd Rs. 3000/- 3rd Rs. 2000/-
Special Prize to the most number of victories: Rs. 5000/-, Rs.3000/-
Note: One player can be given more than one cash prize, if he is eligible under age category. However, the player has to specify his / her respective ‘age category’ before the start of the first round.
Please note that a Tax @ 10.2% ( as per Indian income tax regulations ) will be deducted from the prize money
to be awarded to Foreign Players
Medals: Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded in Open, Seniors, Women, Under-20 (Boys and Girls), Under-18 (Boys and Girls), Under-16 (Boys and Girls), Under-14 (Boys and Girls), Under-12 (Boys and Girls) , Under-10 (Boys and Girls), Under-8 (Boys and Girls) categories. The medal winners will be referred to as Commonwealth Medallists.Entry Fee:
Official entries Rs 3000/-{$75}
For GMs and IMs (Above 2450), WGMs and WIMs (Above 2250) Free
Rated 2400-2499 Rs. 1000/- Rated 2300-2399 Rs. 3000/-
Rated 2200-2299 Rs. 5000/- Rated 2000-2199 Rs. 8000/-
Rated 1800-1999 Rs.10000/- Rated 1200-1799 Rs. 12000/-
Unrated Rs. 25000/-
No request towards waiver of entry fee will be entertained.
The last date of entry : 25th April 2010
Entries with late fee of Rs. 2000 09th May 2010
Please note that this entry fee structure is valid only until 25th April 2010. Thereafter till 09th May 2010 the participants will have to pay Rs. 2000/- extra. Entries may be sent by DD (Delhi Cheques will also be accepted) favoring Capablanca Chess Club, payable at Delhi and posted to Mr. Bharat Singh Chauhan, C/O Hotel KC Plaza, 5588, Basant Lane, Paharganj, New Delhi (India)
Entries: Each Commonwealth country is eligible to field one man, one woman, one junior girl (Under-20), one junior boy (Under-20) player and one boy and girl each in under-8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 as official entrants. Their boarding and lodging will be provided free.
Other entrants will have to pay for the boarding and lodging at Rs.2500/-($ 60 Apprx.) per day. Please note that, the entry fee has to be paid by everyone unless qualifying for a free entry under the ‘Entry fee’ section.
Entry of Indian players: Only registered players of the All India Chess Federation are eligible to participate and the entries have to be routed through the All India Chess Federation.
Registration: All Foreign Participants and accompanying persons will have to pay registration 100 euros per head. This will include their transportation from airport and back. AICF registration fee for 2010-11 is compulsory for all Indian participants. The AICF players’ registration fee of Rs. 250/- will be accepted at the venue for the convenience of the players.
Accommodation: All foreign participants / accompanying persons are required to stay in official accommodation. Indian Players can arrange their own accommodation.
Weather: The Weather in Delhi during May is expected to be hot. The minimum / Maximum temperature will be around 25/35 Degrees Celsius.
Tournament Rules:
System of Play:
The tournament will be conducted as per FIDE Laws of Chess and FIDE Swiss System with 10 rounds.
Tie Break:
In case of a tie, the latest FIDE Rules shall come in to effect. The Cash prizes however will be shared.
Location: The Venue is pacific mall 0km from Anand Vihar Metro Station
Transportation
From Distance Time (Approx.)
Airport 34 km 45 mins
Anand Vihar Railway Station 0 km 5 mins
Bus Terminus 0 Km 5 mins
Anand Vihar Metro Station 0 Km 5 mins
Proximity to nearby markets
• Adjoining Pacific mall
• Near to Kaushambi and Vaishali markets
For the entry form, click here and full details about the tournament, click All India Chess Federation Website
Source- (Bharat Singh Chauhan)
Hony. Secretary, Delhi Chess Association
Hony. Treasurer, All India Chess Federation &
President, Asian Zone 3.2
Gregory Lau
Honorary Secretary
Malaysian Chess Federation
Post by
Hairul Abdul Hamid
Malaysian Chess Federation
