Bhopal Open FIDE Rapid Rating
Chess Tournament 2024
(AICF Event Code – 401578/MP(R)/2024)
Organized By
Bhopal District Chess Association
In Association with
Aditi Sweets Bhopal & Academy of Chess Education
Under The aegis Of
All India Chess Federation
MP Chess AD-HOC Committee
Total Prize Fund 1.5 Lakh
Total Prizes 100
60 Cash Prize, 42 Attractive Trophies & 16 Medals
Date
28 December to 29 December 2024
(Saturday - Sunday)
Reporting Time 8 AM Rounds – 9 Time Control 25 + 10
Venue
Hotel Kanta Shravan Palace
Ayodhya By pass, BHEL Jublee gate, Four Lane, Bhopal (M. P.)
Accommodation at venue itself on payment basis
Sanjay Mishra 7583029804 /7583029815
Prize Structure
1st 25000/- 2nd 15000/- 3rd 10000/- 4th 8000/- 5th 5000/-
6th 4000/- 7th 3500/- 8th 3000/- 9th 2500/- 10th 2000/-
11th 1500/- 12th 1500/- 13th 1500/- 14th 1500/- 15th 1500/-
16th 1000/- 17th 1000/- 18th 1000/- 19th 1000/- 20th 1000/-
Elo 1400 to 1st 2000/- 2nd 1500/- 3rd 1000/- 4th 1000/- 5th 1000/-
1500
Elo 1501 to 1st 2000/- 2nd 1500/- 3rd 1000/- 4th 1000/- 5th 1000/-
1600
Elo 1601 to 1st 2000/- 2nd 1500/- 3rd 1000/- 4th 1000/- 5th 1000/-
1700
Elo 1701 to 1st 2000/- 2nd 1500/- 3rd 1000/- 4th 1000/- 5th 1000/-
1800
Best Unrated 1st 2000/- 2nd 1500/- 3rd 1000/- 4th 1000/- 5th 1000/-
Best veteran (Above 55 yrs) 1st 2500/- 2nd 2000/- 3rd 1500/-
Best M. P. 1st 2500/- 2nd 2000/- 3rd 1500/-
Best Bhopal 1st 2500/- 2nd 2000/- 3rd 1500/-
Best Female 1st 2000/- 2nd 1500/- 3rd 1000/-
Best Especially Abled 1st 2000/- 2nd 1500/- 3rd 1000/-
U-7 Girls 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
U-7 Boys 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
U-9 Girls 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
U-9 Boys 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
U-11 Girls 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
U-11 Boys 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
U-13 Girls 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
U-13 Boys 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Tournament Schedule
28th December 2024
Reporting time 08:00 AM onwards
Inauguration 09:00 A.M.
Players Meeting After Inauguration
Round 1 10:00 A.M.
Round 2 11:30 A.M.
Lunch 12:30 P.M.
Round 3 02:00 P.M.
Round 4 03:30 P.M.
Round 5 05:00 P.M.
29th December 2024
Round 6 09:00 A.M.
Round 7 10:30 A.M.
Round 8 12:00 P.M.
Lunch 01:00 P.M. On wards
Round 9 02:30 P.M.
Prize Distribution 4:30 P.M.
Tie Break:
➢ Buchholz cut 1
➢ Buchholz
➢ Sonneborn Berger
➢ Direct encounter
➢ Number of wins (including forfeit point)
System of play: FIDE Swiss System with rapid regulations will be followed.
Time Control: 25 minutes + 10 Seconds Increment from move 1.
Walkover Time: 25 Minutes
Round: 9 Rounds
Eligibility: The Tournament is Open for all players.
AICF player Registration
AICF player registration is compulsory for all Indian players.
a. AICF player registration fee Rs. 300/- for the year 2024 – 2025 has to be
paid well before the start of tournament. It will be accepted only through
online.
b. For renewing AICF registration of the existing players, please visit
https://prs.aicf.in/player
c. For New AICF registration please visit https://prs.aicf.in/new-register
Appeals Committee: An appeals Committee will be formed during the
technical meeting.
Protests: Protests, if any against the decision of the arbiter shall be made in
– writing with a protest fee Rs. 1000/- (RS. One thousand only) within 15
minutes of the incident. The Protest fee is refundable only if protest is
upheld. The decision of the appeals committee on all protest shall be final
and binding.
Interpretation: For interpretation of the rules and deciding any point not
covered by the rules, the decision of the tournament committee shall be final
and binding.
Withdrawals: A player may withdraw at any stage of the event, after
informing the Chief Arbiter in writing.
One player will be given one (higher) prize only.
The tournament will be conducted as per the latest FIDE Laws of Chess
Players are not allowed to use any type of wrist watch, mobile, or any
such electronic device in the playing area.
For the category prize: the organizer may ask the players for their date of
birth proof, and by registering for the tournament players are abide to present
the Date of Birth Proof for the given tournament.
Organizer has the right to accept or reject any entry with assigning any reason.
Organizing committee is not responsible for any discomfort or
any other problems like transportation etc for those are staying at other
hotel. Participants need to reach to the tournament venue at due course of
time as mentioned above in this brochure.
ENTRY FEE
GMs, IMs, WGMs and WIMs Free
All Players 750/-
Bhopal Player’s 650/-
Above Fees Structure will be applicable till 25 December 2024 thereafter
late fees of 200/- will be charged till 27 December 2024. Then entry closed
No Request towards waiver of entry fee will be entertained.
Entry Fees Once Paid Will Not Be Refunded.
Bank Account Details for Payment
Name – Bhopal District Chess Association
UCO Bank Savings Account Number – 14530110053393
IFSC – UCBA0001453
Branch Name – Arera colony, Bhopal
For Player Registration, please use this Google form link after payment of
entry fees – https://forms.gle/r3k5UczgV8awU5Rn9
Online Payment Through
G Pay / PhonePay / Paytm No.:
9407429996 (Neeraj Singh Kushwah)
Scan to Register Scan to Pay
President Tournament Director
Mr. Ashish Sharma Mr. Anoop Saxena
Organizing Secretary Joint Secretary
Mr. Satpal Singh Khanuja Mr. Anil Shrivastav
Tournament Coordinator Tournament Coordinator
Mrs. Shivani Zutshi Mr. Ravi Palsule 7999369655
For Registration For Registration
SNA Shivangi Thakur 6269893331 Mr. Mohit Nayak 9893297917
For Registration For Registration
Mr. Vijay Shukla 9575530484 Mr. Lalit Patidar 9171397227
Member Technical Enquiry
Mr. Vivek Vishwas Mr. Sunil Soni 9827284986
Chief Arbiter
IA Anurag Singh
In Emergency Contact: Mr. Gurmeet singh (9424402085)
(Chairman MP Chess AD-HOC Committee)
