Commonwealth Chess Championships

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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 09^th to 19^th 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 9^th 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/-            11^th 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 :                                    25^th April 2010

Entries with late fee of Rs. 2000                     09^th May 2010

Please note that this entry fee structure is valid only until 25^th April 2010. Thereafter till 09^th 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

IN EMERGENCY PLEASE CONTACT

Mr.R.M.Dongre Deputy President Commonwealth Chess Association

Mr. Bharat Singh (Org. Secretary)

Mr. M S Gopakumar (Registration)

Mr. Sandeep Singh  (Registration)

Mr.  A K Verma (Accommodation)

Delhi Chess Association (Regd)

Secretary Mr. Bharat Singh Chauhan

1874, Outram lines. Phulwari block, Kingsway Camp

New Delhi-110009, India Cell-00919810000007

Website: www.delhichess.com Email : delhichess64@gmail.com

Commonwealth Chess Championships

09 - 19 May 2010

REGISTRATION FORM

I hereby agree to follow the rules and regulations of the Commonwealth Championship. The details provided above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

(Signature)

In case of Age Group entrants: I hereby declare that the details provided above with respect to my son/daughter/student is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I agree to undergo medical test if deemed so by the organizers.

(Signature with complete address)