Tournament Regulations

·         This is an individual tournament, open to all players. Maximum 260 participants.

·          There are two categories of play : the OPEN category and the JUNIOR category (U18).

·         FIDE (International Chess Federation) rules and regulations apply. Results will be sent for FIDE rating calculations.

·         Both categories will be played using the Swiss system, with 9 rounds for both the Open and Junior categories. For the pairings, a Swiss Manager program will be used.

·         The rounds will be conducted according to the schedule attached.

·         Time control is 25 minutes + 10 seconds increment from Move 1

·         Five minutes before each round starts, the Chief Arbiter shall make the relevant announcements. If any player is not present within an hour after the round is started, he shall lose by default.

·         All international participants need to mention their FIDE ID upon registration

·         FIDE regulations apply for mobile phones – all mobile phones must be turned off during playing times. Penalty is the automatic loss of the game.

·         Officials and players should be smartly attired at all times while in the playing hall.

·         The tournament’s rules and regulations and also the tentative is subject to change.

·         All decisions made by the arbiter is final.

·         The Organizer reserves the right to reject entry.

All participants will receive a certificate & lanyard.