Chess Masters
The Chess Competition: Rules and Regulations
Welcome to the Chess Competition! This event is designed to encourage strategic thinking and problem-solving skills among students. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, we invite you to participate and showcase your chess abilities. Please carefully read the following rules and regulations to ensure smooth and successful participation.
Eligibility:
The competition is open to students from 5th to 10th grade.
Participants will be grouped into two categories:
Group A: 5th to 7th Grade
Group B: 8th to 10th Grade
Participants should be a registered student of a registered school.
Important Dates:
The competition will take place in January Last Week. Apply before 01 January 2025.
The Date will be announced in December once your school's internal chess tournament is finalised.
Participants should arrive at the venue by 9:00 am on the date mentioned above for registration and briefing.
Competition Format:
The competition will follow standard chess rules as outlined by AICF (All India Chess Federation).
Matches will be played in a knockout format.
Each player will have a total of 10 minutes on their clock for the entire game (Blitz format).
If a game ends in a draw, it will be replayed in a sudden-death format, and the player with the black pieces gets one extra minute.
Game Rules:
Players will be assigned colours (white and black) at random for each match.
Standard chess equipment, including boards and pieces, will be provided by the organizers.
The competition will be monitored by a referee to ensure fair play.
The touch-move rule will be in effect: if a player touches a piece, they must move it (unless it is an illegal move).
Submission and Scoring:
Players will sign the report of the results of each game to the competition referee immediately after their match.
Winners will proceed to the next round, while those who lose will be eliminated from the competition.
Prizes and Recognition:
Prizes will be awarded separately for each group (Group A and Group B).
Gold Medal: INR 11,000 cash prize + Trophy + Certificate of Achievement.
Silver Medal: INR 5,100 cash prize + Medal + Certificate of Achievement.
Bronze Medal: INR 2,100 cash prize + Medal + Certificate of Achievement.
All participants will receive an appreciation e-certificate for their involvement.
General Guidelines:
Participants must maintain silence during their games and respect the concentration of others.
Any form of cheating will result in immediate disqualification.
Participants are encouraged to be good sports and shake hands before and after each game.
The organizers reserve the right to modify the rules and regulations if necessary. Participants will be notified of any changes.
Contact Information:
For any queries or further information, please contact us at -
Email us - theindiantalentolympics@gmail.com
Call us - 9257041012
We look forward to your participation and wish you the best of luck! Happy Playing!
