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Commonwealth Chess Championship 2007
 

Prasvnath Commonwealth Chess Championships 2007
to be organized by

Delhi Chess Association at New Delhi,
2-10 December 2007

Sirifort Sports Complex, Khel Gaon, New Delhi

Prizes : Total Cash Prizes: Rs. 8,00,000/- (USD 20000 Appr.)

1st Rs.1,60,000/-     2nd Rs. 1,15,000/-  3rd Rs. 75,000/- 4th Rs. 50,000/-

5th Rs.   30,000/-     6th Rs.    20,000/-  7th Rs. 17,000/- 8th Rs. 15,000/-

9th Rs.   15,000/-    10th Rs.    15000/-  11th 15th Rs. 10,000/-each

Best Women 
                          1st
Rs. 20,000/-    2nd Rs. 15,000/-    3rd Rs. 10000/-
Best Senior (over 50 years)              
                 
  1st Rs. 20,000/-    2nd Rs. 15,000/-    3rd Rs. 10000/-          Best Under-20              
                  
1st Rs. 10000/-    2nd Rs. 7500/-       3rd Rs. 5000/-
Best Under-20 (Girls)  
                   1st Rs. 10000/-    2nd Rs. 7500/-       3rd Rs. 5000/-
Best Under-18              
                   1st Rs. 6000/-      2nd Rs. 4000/-       3rd  Rs. 3000/-
Best Under-18 (Girls)  
 
                  1st Rs. 6000/-      2nd Rs. 4000/-       3rd  Rs. 3000/-
Best Under-16             
 
                  1st Rs. 6000/-      2nd Rs. 4000/-       3rd  Rs. 3000/-
Best Under-16(Girls)           
                   1st Rs. 6000/-      2nd Rs. 4000/-       3rd  Rs. 3000/-
Best Under-14              
                   1st Rs. 6000/-      2nd Rs. 4000/-       3rd  Rs. 3000/-
Best Under-14 (Girls)  
                   1st Rs. 6000/-      2nd Rs. 4000/-       3rd  Rs. 3000/-
Best Under-12              
                   1st
Rs. 5000/-      2nd Rs. 3000/-       3rd  Rs. 2000/-
Best Under-12 (Girls)  
                   1st Rs. 5000/-      2nd Rs. 3000/-       3rd  Rs. 2000/-
Best Under l0               
                   1st Rs. 5000/-      2nd Rs. 3000/-       3rd  Rs. 2000/-
Best Under-10(Girls)           
                   1st Rs. 5000/-      2nd Rs. 3000/-       3rd  Rs. 2000/-
Best Under-8                
                   1st Rs. 5000/-      2nd Rs. 3000/-       3rd  Rs. 2000/-
Best Under-8(Girls)
                       
                   1st Rs. 5000/-      2nd Rs. 3000/-       3rd  Rs. 2000/-

Special Prize to the most number of victories: Rs. 5000/-

Note: One player can be given more than one cash prize but the players have to specify their respective ‘category’ before the start of the first round as per eligibility. 1 $ (USD) = Indian Rs. 40.00 approx.

Please note that a Tax @ 10.1% ( as per Indian income tax regulations ) will be deducted from the prize money to be awarded to Foreign Players

Medals: Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded in Open, Seniors, Women, Under-20 (Boys and Girls), Under-18 (Boys and Girls), Under-16 (Boys and Girls), Under-14 (Boys and Girls), Under-12 (Boys and Girls) , Under-10 (Boys and Girls), Under-8 (Boys and Girls) categories. The medal winners will be referred to as Commonwealth Medallists.

Entry Fee:

Official entries Rs 3000/-{$75}

For GMs/IMs / WGMs/ WIMs Free
Rated 2401-2499            Rs. 1000/-           
Rated 2300-2400
            Rs. 3000/-
Rated 2200-2299            Rs. 5000/-                       
Rated 2000-2199
            Rs. 8000/-

Rated 1801-1999
            Rs.10000/-       
Rated 1400-1800
            Rs.12000/-

Unrated
                         Rs.25000/-

No request towards waiver of entry fee will be entertained.

The last date of entry :                        21st November, 2007

Entries with late fee of Rs. 2000            1st December, 2007

Please note that this entry fee structure is valid only until 21st November 2007.
Thereafter till 1st
December 2007
the participants will have to pay Rs. 2000/- extra.
Entries may be sent by DD (Delhi
Cheques will also be accepted) favoring
Delhi Chess Association,
payable at No.
1874, Outram lines.
Phulwari block, Kingsway camp New Delhi-110009, India.

Entries: Each Commonwealth country is eligible to field one man, one woman, one junior girl (Under-20), one junior boy (Under-20) player and one boy and girl each in under-8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 as official entrants. Their boarding and lodging will be provided free.

Other entrants will have to pay for the boarding and lodging @ Rs. 2500 (USD60Appr.) per day. Please note that, the entry fee has to be paid by everyone unless qualifying for a free entry under the ‘Entry fee’ section.

Registration: All Foreign Participants and accompanying persons will have to pay registration 100 euros per head. This will include their transportation from airport and back. AICF registration fee for 2007 is compulsory for all Indian participants. The registration fee of Rs. 250/- will be accepted at the venue for the convenience of the players.

Accommodation: All foreign participants / accompanying persons are required to stay in official accommodation. The Indian players will be given lodging only in hotels in Central Delhi @ Rs. 2000 (for 10 days) on a triple sharing basis.

Weather: The Weather in Delhi during December is expected to be between cold and pleasant. The minimum / Maximum temperature will be around 10/25 Degrees Celsius.

Tournament Rules:

System of Play:

The tournament will be conducted as per FIDE Laws of Chess and FIDE Swiss System. 10 rounds will be played.

Tie Break:

In case of a tie, the latest FIDE Rules shall come in to effect. The Cash prizes however will be shared.

 
 
   
 
 
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