Checkmate in Guwahati: All Set for the 1st All Assam Amateur Rapid Chess Championship 2024!

 





Rules for the 1st All Assam Amateur Rapid Chess Championship 2024


General Information

- Organized By : Kamrup (R) District Chess Association in association with All Assam Chess Association

- Supported By : Sai Chess Academy, Chess Kingdom India, and Northeast Chess India

- Venue : SBOA School Lakhra, Guwahati

- Dates : 25th & 26th May 2024

- Total Prize Fund : Rs 1 Lakh

- Time Control : 25 minutes with a 5-second increment from move 1

- Last Date of Entry : 23rd May 2024

- Entry Submission : Only online entries will be accepted


 Eligibility

- The tournament is open to all amateur chess players registered with AICF (All India Chess Federation).

- Participants must comply with the rating limits and eligibility criteria set by the organizers.


 Registration

- Deadline: All entries must be submitted online by 23rd May 2024.

- Procedure: Participants must register through the official tournament website or the provided online registration platform.

- Fee: The registration fee is to be paid online during the registration process. The amount and payment details will be provided on the registration portal.

-For Registration : CLICK HERE for Tournament


Tournament Format

- The tournament will follow the Swiss System format.

- The number of rounds will be determined based on the total number of participants.

- Pairings will be generated using standard Swiss pairing software recognized by FIDE.


 Rules and Regulations

- The tournament will be governed by the FIDE Laws of Chess and the regulations set forth by the All India Chess Federation (AICF).

- AACA registration (fee of Rs. 150/-) is compulsory for all the players (Click here to register for AACA)

- Time Control: Each player will have 25 minutes for the entire game, with an increment of 5 seconds per move starting from move 1.

- Default Time: The default time is 10 minutes. If a player does not arrive at the board within 10 minutes of the start of the round, they will be forfeited.

- Draw Offers: Players can offer a draw at any time. However, excessive draw offers may be penalized.

- Recording of Moves: Players are not required to record moves, but it is encouraged for the purpose of post-game analysis.


Conduct and Fair Play

- Players are expected to maintain high standards of sportsmanship and fair play.

- Use of electronic devices is strictly prohibited in the playing area.

- Any form of cheating, including but not limited to using external assistance or electronic devices, will result in immediate disqualification and further disciplinary action by AICF.

- Players must comply with the dress code set by the organizers, if any.


Appeals and Arbitration

- Any disputes or issues arising during the tournament will be addressed by the Chief Arbiter and the panel of arbiters.

- Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Appeals Committee along with a refundable fee, within a specified time frame after the incident in question.

- The decision of the Appeals Committee will be final and binding.


 Prizes

- The total prize fund is Rs 1 Lakh, which will be distributed among the top performers as per the prize structure announced by the organizers.

- Prizes will be awarded based on the final standings after all rounds have been completed.

- In case of a tie, tiebreaks will be used to determine the prize winners. The tiebreak criteria will be announced before the start of the tournament.


 Additional Information

- Players must bring their own chess clocks and sets, which must meet the tournament standards.

- Any changes or updates to the tournament rules will be communicated to the participants in a timely manner.


 Contact Information

For any queries or additional information, participants can contact the organizing committee via the official tournament website or the provided contact details.

Rajib Dhar (Gen.Secretary of AACA) +91 7002771337 

FA Ravi Kant Tiwari +91 8011727200

Nitesh Parbat (Tournament Director) +91 7002645494 


We look forward to welcoming you to the 1st All Assam Amateur Rapid Chess Championship 2024 and wish all participants the best of luck!

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