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ChessKraft Open & Below 1800 Rating Tournament

The Chesskraft Academy is hosting the All India Open & Below 1800 FIDE Rating Chess Tournament from April 10 to April 19, 2025, at Swami Vivekanand International School in Mumbai. The tournament includes various prize categories and special prizes for different age groups and ratings, with a total prize fund of 10,11,000/- for the Open category and 5,00,000/- for the Below 1800 category. Players must register by specific deadlines and adhere to tournament rules, including having valid AICF and MCA IDs.

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ChessKraft Open & Below 1800 Rating Tournament

The Chesskraft Academy is hosting the All India Open & Below 1800 FIDE Rating Chess Tournament from April 10 to April 19, 2025, at Swami Vivekanand International School in Mumbai. The tournament includes various prize categories and special prizes for different age groups and ratings, with a total prize fund of 10,11,000/- for the Open category and 5,00,000/- for the Below 1800 category. Players must register by specific deadlines and adhere to tournament rules, including having valid AICF and MCA IDs.

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CHESSKRAFT ACADEMY

ALL INDIA OPEN & BELOW 1800


FIDE RATING CHESS TOURNAMENT 2025
413278/MH/2025 & 413279/MH/2025

10,11,000/-
10th - 19th April 2025

Conducted by - Mumbai Suburban District Chess Association


Under the Aegis of - Maharashtra Chess Association (MCA) and All India
Chess Federation (AICF)
Swami Vivekanand International School
Near Country Club, Parekh Nagar, Kandivali (W), Mumbai - 400 067.
10th April 2025
at 13:30 hrs
FOR OPEN
CATEGORY

10-04-2025 13:30 hrs INAUGURATION

10-04-2025 14:30 hrs PLAYERS MEETING

10-04-2025 15:00 hrs ROUND 1

11-04-2025 15:00 hrs ROUND 2

12-04-2025 09:00 hrs ROUND 3

12-04-2025 14:30 hrs ROUND 4

13-04-2025 REST DAY NO ROUND

14-04-2025 09:00 hrs ROUND 5

14-04-2025 14:30 hrs ROUND 6

15-04-2025 09:00 hrs ROUND 7

15-04-2025 14:30 hrs ROUND 8

16-04-2025 09:00 hrs ROUND 9

16-04-2025 15:00 hrs PRIZE DISTRIBUTION

5,11,000/-
55,000/- 35,000/- 23,000/-

4 18,000/-
5 15,000/-
6 12,000
7 - 10 10,000 Each
11 To 15 8,000 Each
16 To 20 6,000 Each
21 TO 30 5,000 Each

Rating 1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize


1400 To 1450 Rs. 7,000/- Rs. 6,000/- Rs. 5,000/-
1451 To 1500 Rs. 7,000/- Rs. 6,000/- Rs. 5,000/-
1501 To 1550 Rs. 7,000/- Rs. 6,000/- Rs. 5,000/-
1551 To 1600 Rs. 7,000/- Rs. 6,000/- Rs. 5,000/-
1601 To 1650 Rs. 7,000/- Rs. 6,000/- Rs. 5,000/-
1651 To 1700 Rs. 7,000/- Rs. 6,000/- Rs. 5,000/-
1701 To 1750 Rs. 7,000/- Rs. 6,000/- Rs. 5,000/-
1751 To 1800 Rs. 7,000/- Rs. 6,000/- Rs. 5,000/-
Best Unrated Rs. 7,000/- Rs. 6,000/- Rs. 5,000/-
SPECIAL PRIZES

Rating 1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize


Best Female (Above 18 Years) Rs. 5,000/- Rs. 5,000/- Rs. 5,000/-
Best Veteran (Above 55) RS. 5000/- RS. 5000/-
Best Differently Able Rs. 6000/-

Prizes for Age Category (U10, U14, U18 & Above 18)

Boys - 1st to 5th) Trophy


Girls - 1st To 3rd) Trophy

Age Category Cut off:


Under 10 - Born on or Under 14 - Born on or Under 18 - Born on or
After 01/01/2015 After 01/01/2011 After 01/01/2007
Female (Above 18) -
Born Before 2007

Players will be eligible for one higher prize only.


17th April 2025
at 9:00 hrs B
FOR BELOW 1800
RATING TOURNAMENT

17-04-2025 09:30 hrs ROUND 1

17-04-2025 13:00 hrs ROUND 2

17-04-2025 16:30 hrs ROUND 3

18-04-2025 09:00 hrs ROUND 4

18-04-2025 12:30 hrs ROUND 5

18-04-2025 16:00 hrs ROUND 6

19-04-2025 09:00 hrs ROUND 7

19-04-2025 12:00 hrs ROUND 8

19-04-2025 16:00 hrs ROUND 9

19-04-2025 19:30 hrs PRIZE DISTRIBUTION

5,00,000/-
51,000/- 31,000/- 21,000/-

4 16,000/-
5 12,000/-
6 9,000
7 To 8 7,000 Each
9 To 10 6,000 Each
11 To 25 5,000 Each

Rating Category Prizes

Rating 1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize 4th To 10th Prize
1400 To 1499 Rs. 10,000/- Rs. 8,000/- Rs. 6,000/- Rs. 4,000/-
1500 To 1599 Rs. 10,000/- Rs. 8,000/- Rs. 6,000/- Rs. 4,000/-
1600 To 1699 Rs. 10,000/- Rs. 8,000/- Rs. 6,000/- Rs. 4,000/-
Best Unrated Rs. 10,000/- Rs. 8,000/- Rs. 6,000/- Rs. 4,000/-
SPECIAL PRIZES

Rating 1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize 4th Prize 5th Prize
Best Female
Rs. 8,000/- Rs. 6,000/- Rs. 4,000/- Rs. 4,000/- Rs. 4,000/-
(Above 18 Years)

Best Veteran
Rs. 6,000/- Rs. 5,000/- Rs. 4,000/-
(Above 55)

Best Differently
Rs. 5,000/- Rs. 5,000/-
Abled

Special Prizes for Age Category (U7, U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14)
Boys - 1st To 5th) Trophy
Girls - 1st To 3rd) Trophy

Age Category Cut off:

Under 7 - Born on or Under 8 - Born on or Under 9 - Born on or


After 01/01/2018 After 01/01/2017 After 01/01/2016

Under 10 - Born on or Under 11 - Born on or Under 12 - Born on or


After 01/01/2015 After 01/01/2014 After 01/01/2012

Under 13 - Born on or Under 14 - Born on or Female (Above 18) -


after 01/01/2012 After 01/01/2011 Born before 01/01/2006

Veteran (Above 55) -


Born before 01/01/1970

Player will be eligible for one higher prize only.


Time Control
For open Tournament - 90 minutes + 30 Seconds increments
For below 1800 Tournament - 30 minutes + 30 seconds increments

For IM, GM, WIM, WGM Free Entry

For Open Tournament Rs. 4000/-

For Below 1800 Rs. 2500/-

Players Playing Both Categories Rs. 6000/-

The last date of entry for Open Tournament : 8th April 2025
& for Below 1800 Tournament 16th April 2025

Payment Details

https://circlechess.com/registration?id=27894

Scan or click on the link for registration


1.The tournament shall be played under the FIDE Laws of Chess under Swiss League
System with 9 rounds.
2.Default Time – 30 minutes
3. Writing of moves is compulsory for all players from move one.
4. Tie breaks - (i) Buchholz cut 1, (ii) Buchholz, (iii) SB, (iv) Direct Encounter, (v) Greater
number of wins (including forfeit points), (vi) Greater number of Victories from Black.
5. No electronic devices/watches (any type) are allowed inside the playing area.
6. The management is not responsible for any mishap or untoward incident that happens at
the venue.
7.The tournament organizers reserve the right to make any necessary changes.
8.The tournament organizers have the right to Accept or Reject any entry without further
explanation.
9. Coaches and accompanying person are prohibited from entering the playing hall starting
from Round 1.
10. Player will be eligible for one higher prize only.
11. All prize winners are bound to attend the prize distribution ceremony if they want to
claim their prizes.
12. Prize will be disbursed within 10 working days from completion of the tournament.

It is thereby considered that all players have thoroughly read and understood the rules and
regulations, and not following the same will lead to subsequent action against them.

Protests
If any against the decision of the Chief Arbiter, shall be made in writing with a protest fee of
Rs.1000/- within 30 minutes of the occurrence of the incident. The amount shall be
refunded if the appeal is upheld.

Appeals Committee
A seven-member Committee of Appeals (inclusive of 2-reserves) shall be formed from
amongst players/ofcials/coaches present on the Inaugural day. The decisions of the
Appeals Committee would be nal and binding on all the players.
AICF & MCA PLAYER REGISTRATION

1) All India Chess Federation (AICF) and Maharashtra Chess Association (MCA) Registration

2) All players must have a renewed AICF and MCA (for Maharashtra Players)

ID for the year 2024-2025 before the start of the tournament.

3) Players will not be paired without a valid AICF and MCA ID.

4) AICF Registration Link for New Players - https://prs.aicf.in/new-register

5) AICF Registration Link for Existing Players - https://prs.aicf.in/players

6) MCA Registration Link for New Players - https://mcachess.in/Tournament_Registration/MCA_Registrations.php

7) MCA Registration Link for Existing Players - https://mcachess.in/Tournament_Registration/existing_entry.php

For any queries:

Vishal Shah - 9870133064 / 7021414887 Param Shah - 8169655125

Emergency Contact:
Vraj Khona - 9167666544

ACCOMMODATION

For any queries regarding Accommodation Contact : Param Shah - 8169655125

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