3rd KOLKATA INTERNATIONAL GRANDMASTERS OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT Kolkata, 14-22 May, 2018 Venue: Indian Council For Cultural Relations 9A Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kolkata-700071 AICF EVENT CODE 175441 & 182457 / WB / 2018 Total Cash Prize Fund: Rs. 19,00,000/- Organised by: Dibyendu Barua Chess Academy Allsport Foundation Circular: 3 rd International Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2018, Kolkata (ver 1.0) Page 1
(FOR PLAYERS WITH RATING 2000 & ABOVE) Tournament Schedule Arrival 13-05-2018 Round 1 14-05-2018 15.30 hrs Round 2 15-05-2018 15.30 hrs Round 3 16-05-2018 15.30 hrs Round 4 17-05-2018 15.30 hrs Round 5 18-05-2018 15.30 hrs Round 6 19-05-2018 15.30 hrs Round 7 20-05-2018 15.30 hrs Round 8 21-05-2018 15.30 hrs Round 9 22-05-2018 10.00 hrs Prize distribution 22-05-2018 16.30 hrs Category: A Prizes Total Cash Prizes: Rs. 15,00,000/- 1st Rs. 3,00,000/- + Trophy 2nd Rs. 2,00,000/- + Trophy 3rd Rs. 1,60,000/- + Trophy 4th Rs. 1,20,000/- 5th Rs. 80,000/- 6th Rs. 50,000/- 7th Rs. 40,000/- 8th Rs. 40,000/- 9th Rs. 30,000/- 10th Rs. 30,000/- 11th 15th Rs. 25,000/- each 16th 20th Rs. 20,000/- each 21st 25th Rs. 15,000/- each 26th 30th Rs. 12,000/- each 2 Best Female Players: Rs. 12,000/- each 2 Best 2200-2299 Players: Rs. 12,000/- & Rs. 10,000/- 2 Best 2100-2199 Players: Rs. 12,000/- & Rs. 10,000/- 2 Best 2000-2099 Players: Rs. 12,000/- & Rs. 10,000/- ** Please note : One player will be given one (higher) prize only. Prize money will not be shared in case of a tie. Indian Income Tax Act and Rules will be applicable. Eligibility Players with Elo 2000 and above only (as per February,2018 and the subsequent rating lists). A few players below 2000 rating may also be allowed at the discretion of the Organising Committee. Circular: 3 rd International Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2018, Kolkata (ver 1.0) Page 2
Entry Fee GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs, 2400+ : Free 2300-2399 : Rs. 6,000/- 2200-2299 : Rs. 8,000/- 2000-2199 : Rs. 10,000/- Last date of entry : 5th May,2018 Entries with late fine of Rs. 500/- : 12th May,2018 No request towards waiver of entry fee or late fine will be entertained. Tournament Rules System of Play: The tournament will be conducted as per FIDE Laws of Chess and FIDE Swiss System with 9 rounds. Time Control: 90 minutes plus 30 seconds increment from move 1 for the entire game. Tie-Break: In case of a tie, the latest FIDE Rules shall come into effect. (The cash prizes, however, will not be shared). Accommodation All GMs will be provided free Hotel / Guest House accommodation on double sharing basis. All other players will be provided free Hotel / Guest House accommodation on double / triple sharing basis. Circular: 3 rd International Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2018, Kolkata (ver 1.0) Page 3
(FOR PLAYERS WITH RATING 1999 & BELOW) Tournament Schedule Round 1 18-05-2018 10.00 hrs Round 2 18-05-2018 15.30 hrs Round 3 19-05-2018 10.00 hrs Round 4 19-05-2018 15.30 hrs Round 5 20-05-2018 10.00 hrs Round 6 20-05-2018 15.30 hrs Round 7 21-05-2018 10.00 hrs Round 8 21-05-2018 15.30 hrs Round 9 22-05-2018 10.00 hrs Prize distribution 22-05-2018 16.30 hrs Category: B Prizes Total Cash Prizes: Rs. 4,00,000/- 1st Rs. 70,000/- + Trophy 2nd Rs. 50,000/- 3rd Rs. 35,000/- 4th Rs. 20,000/- 5th Rs. 15,000/- 6th Rs. 10,000/- 7th Rs. 8,000/- 8th Rs. 8,000/- 9th Rs. 6,000/- 10th Rs. 6,000/- 11th 15th Rs. 5,000/- each 16th 20th Rs. 4,000/- each 21st 30th Rs. 3,000/- each 31st 40th Rs. 2,500/- each 3 Best Female Players: Rs. 5,000/-, Rs. 4,000/-, Rs. 3,000/- 3 Best 1600-1799 Players: Rs. 5,000/-, Rs. 4,000/-, Rs. 3,000/- 3 Best 1400-1599 Players: Rs. 5,000/-, Rs. 4,000/-, Rs. 3,000/- 3 Best 1200-1399 Players: Rs. 5,000/-, Rs. 4,000/-, Rs. 3,000/- 3 Best 1000-1199 Players: Rs. 5,000/-, Rs. 4,000/-, Rs. 3,000/- 3 Best Unrated Players: Rs. 5,000/-, Rs. 4,000/-, Rs. 3,000/- Age Group Prizes: Trophies / Medals to the best three players in the age categories of Under-8, 10, 12 & 14 (Boys and Girls) ** Please note : One player will be given one (higher) prize only. Prize money will not be shared in case of a tie. Indian Income Tax Act and Rules will be applicable. Circular: 3 rd International Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2018, Kolkata (ver 1.0) Page 4
Eligibility Players having career Elo Rating of 1999 and below for the last 3 years are only eligible to participate. Entry Fee Rs. 2,000/- for all players Last Date Of Entry : 12th May, 2018 Entries with late fine of Rs. 500/- : till 16th May, 2018 ** Please note that no request towards waiver of entry fee or late fine will be entertained. Tournament Rules System of Play: The tournament will be conducted as per FIDE Laws of Chess and FIDE Swiss System with 9 rounds. Time Control: 90 minutes plus 30 seconds increment from move 1 for the entire game. Tie-Break: In case of a tie, the latest FIDE Rules shall come into effect. (The cash prizes, however, will not be shared). Accommodation Players will have to make their own arrangements for accommodation. However, accommodation may be suggested if requested well in advance. Circular: 3 rd International Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2018, Kolkata (ver 1.0) Page 5
GENERAL INFORMATION Entry Registration All the entries are to be forwarded along with entry form and entry fee by DD favouring Dibyendu Barua Chess Academy, payable at Kolkata. Address for sending the entries is: Dibyendu Barua Chess Academy, FD-437, Sector-3, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700106. Players can also pay the entry fee directly to the following account through NEFT and forward the entry form along with transaction receipt. Please note that cash deposit in account will not be entertained. Bank : Axis Bank Account No : 914020041523652 Branch : Salt Lake, Sector-3 Account Name : Dibyendu Barua Chess Academy IFS Code: UTIB0000775 Local players may pay the entry fee by cash at any of the following places: Dibyendu Barua Chess Academy Ballygunge Centre: Salt Lake Centre: 42, Ballygunge Place FD-437, Sector-3, Salt Kolkata-700019 Lake, Kolkata-700106 Ph: 24604200 Ph: 64611511 Time: Mon-Sat: 5-8pm Time: Thurs-Sat: 5-8pm Bengal Chess Association Adwitiya, Ground Floor 356/6, N. S. C. Bose Road, Naktala Kolkata-700047 Contact: 9831260959 / 9073128682 Time: Mon-Fri: 3.30-6.30pm Entry Form It is mandatory to forward the entry form in the given format along with the prescribed entry fee for accepting the entries. The Organising Committee has the right to accept or reject any entry without assigning any reason. Circular: 3 rd International Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2018, Kolkata (ver 1.0) Page 6
AICF Registration All Indian players must be registered with AICF for the year 2018-19 before the registration deadline to participate in the tournament. All players should forward proof of registration along with entry. Those who are not registered with AICF, should forward their duly filled AICF registration form with registration fee along with the Tournament Registration Form. BCA Registration All the players from West Bengal must be registered with Bengal Chess Association for the year 2018-19. Contact Details: Email: igms.kolkata@gmail.com Emergency Contact No: +918240000421 Circular: 3 rd International Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2018, Kolkata (ver 1.0) Page 7
3 rd KOLKATA INTERNATIONAL GRANDMASTERS OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT, 2018 ENTRY FORM Name Father s Name Address Date Of Birth FIDE ID FIDE Rating Telephone No Mobile No Email Id AICF Registration (Attach proof of your registration or duly filled in registration form along with fee) Category of Tournament opted A / B Payment Details Declaration I,..., do hereby declare that I shall abide by the rules and regulations and the latest amendments and decisions of the Tournament Committee and also co-operate with the officials in participating in above Tournament. Date :. Player's Signature :.. Circular: 3 rd International Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2018, Kolkata (ver 1.0) Page 8