1st Andaman International Open
FIDE Rated Chess Tournament-2025
AICF EVENT CODE: 428837/AN/2025
Organised by
Andaman Nicobar Chess Association (ANCA)
Under the aegis of
All India Chess Federation (AICF)
Supported by
Department of Sports & Youth Affairs, A & N Administration
Date : 23th August to 28th August 2025
Venue: Jalsa, Dolly Gunj, Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Prize Fund : ₹ 7,00,000/- (Rupees Seven Lakhs)
Tournament Schedule:
Particulars Date Day Time
Players reporting time 23.08.2025 Saturday 08.30 A.M.
Technical Meeting 23.08.2025 Saturday 09.00 A.M.
Inauguration 23.08.2025 Saturday 09.30 A.M.
Round 1 23.08.2025 Saturday 10.00 A.M.
Round 2 23.08.2025 Saturday 03.30 P.M.
Round 3 24.08.2025 Sunday 09.00 A.M.
Round 4 24.08.2025 Sunday 03.00 P.M.
Round 5 25.08.2025 Monday 09.00 A.M.
Round 6 25.08.2025 Monday 03.00 P.M.
Local Sightseeing 26.08.2025 Tuesday OFF
Round 7 27.08.2025 Wednesday 09.00 A.M.
Round 8 27.08.2025 Wednesday 03.00 P.M.
Round 9 28.08.2025 Thursday 09.00 A.M
Prize Distribution
28.08.2025 Thursday 03.00 P.M.
Ceremony
01. Prizes :
Main Prizes
1st Position Rs.1,00000/- cash prize + Trophy
2nd Position Rs.70,000/- cash prize + Trophy
3rd Position Rs.50,000/- cash prize + Trophy
4th Position Rs.40,000/- cash prize + Trophy
5th Position Rs.35,000/- cash prize + Trophy
6th Position Rs.30,000/- cash prize
7th Position Rs.25,000/- cash prize
8th Position Rs.20,000/- cash prize
9th Position Rs.15,000/- cash prize
10th Position Rs.10,000/- cash prize
11th to 15th Position Rs. 8000/- cash prize
16th to 20th Position Rs. 7000/- cash prize
21st to 25th Position Rs. 6000/- cash prize
Rating Category:
1400-1499 1st Rs.12000 2nd Rs. 11000 3rd Rs.9500
1500-1599 1st Rs.12000 2nd Rs. 11000 3rd Rs.9500
1600-1699 1st Rs.12000 2nd Rs. 11000 3rd Rs.9500
1700-1800 1st Rs.12000 2nd Rs. 11000 3rd Rs.9500
Special Prizes
Best Youngest Boy ₹ 3000 + Best Youngest Girl ₹ 3000 +
₹ 3000 + ₹ 3000 +
Best Unrated Best Female
Best Andaman Player ₹ 3000 + Best Veteran ₹ 3000 +
Age Category Prizes
Boys Girls
1st Prize ₹ 3,500 1st Prize ₹ 3,500
Under 7 2nd Prize ₹ 3,000 Under 7 2nd Prize ₹ 3,000
3rd Prize 3rd Prize
1st Prize ₹ 3,500 1st Prize ₹ 3,500
Under 09 2nd Prize ₹ 3,000 Under 09 2nd Prize ₹ 3,000
3rd Prize 3rd Prize
1st Prize ₹ 3,500 1st Prize ₹ 3,500
Under 11 2nd Prize ₹ 3,000 Under 11 2nd Prize ₹ 3,000
3rd Prize 3rd Prize
1st Prize ₹ 3,500 1st Prize ₹ 3,500
Under 13 2nd Prize ₹ 3,000 Under 13 2nd Prize ₹ 3,000
3rd Prize 3rd Prize
02. Eligibility for Participation:
AICF Registration for the year 2025-26 is mandatory.
Note: The players who have not registered with AICF for2025-26 may register
online at https://prs.aicf.in/players before sending their entries.
03. Entry Fee:
The entry fee is ₹ 2900/- per player under the Early Bird offer (valid till 10th July 2025).
Entries received after 10th July 2025 will be charged ₹3400/- per player (inclusive of
₹500/- late fee).
All GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs and Rated above 2000 will get free entry.
No Entry will be entertained after 10th August 2025, 5.00 pm.
Please Note: Seats are limited which will be filled on ‘first-come, first-served’ basis.
04. Tournament type & System of Play: The Tournament will be played under
FIDE’s Laws of Chess and the Swiss system. Total Nine rounds shall be played.
05. Time Control: Shall be 90 minutes each with 30 seconds increment from move
number one.
06. Default Time: Default time for arriving to the chessboard is 30 minutes.
07. Protest: Protest if any against the decision of Chief Arbiter shall be made in written
with protest fee of Rs.3000/- within 30 minutes of the occurrence of the incidence.
The amount shall be refunded if the appeal is upheld.
08. Appeals Committee: A Five member’s appeals committee shall be formed during
the managers / Technical meeting. The Appeal Committee’s decisionwill be final and
binding on all the players concerned.
09. Tie Break: In case of a tie, the latest FIDE Rules shall come in to effect and the cash
prizes will not be shared.
10. Electronic Devices: All electronic items including wrist watches (all type of
watches) are not allowed in the tournament hall.
11. NOTE: Right of admission to the tournament is reserved with the organizer.
The organizer may refuse the entry to any player without assigning any reason.
12. Accommodation: Paid Double sharing AC accommodation on discounted rate @
Rs.1800/- per player for 7 nights (i.e.15.08.2025
22.08.2025 to 21.08.2025 up to 11.00 A.M)
to 28.08.2025
shall be provided to the first 25 mainland rated players on advance payment.
For Accommodation, please contact Mr. K Deena Bandhu @ 94742 48882
Rest of the mainland players will be assisted in getting accommodation on reasonable
rates near by the venue. For all accommodation related queries one may contact Mr.
K Deena Bandhu @ 9474248882
13. How to reach Port Blair: Daily flights are being operated between Port Blair and
Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Vizag, New Delhi, Mumbai etc.
14. Registration for the Tournament:
For registration, player must fill in the google form as given.
No entries will be accepted without this google form.
Google form link for Registration:
https://forms.gle/k7f8iopTZuZZbsnT9
Account details for submission of entry fee:
Account Name: ANDAMAN - NICOBAR CHESS ASSOCIATION
Bank Name: Canara Bank
Account No: 1185101018125
IFSC Code: CNRB0001185
Branch Code: 1185
Branch Name Port Blair, Andaman
After payment of entry fee, a screenshot of the payment with visible transaction ID
must be sent to WhatsApp No.: 9434293379 along with the following details:-
1: Player Name:
2: FIDE ID:
3: Name of the State:
4: Date of Birth:
Please note: After registering the event, the players are requested to join the
WhatsApp Group by using the given Link.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/EVFqsyzF9BS6dnqZqRNolq
For any assistance please contact:
1. B Neelaiah, Organising Secretary, ANCA @ 9434293379 /9679593366
2. N T Suba Laxmi, Treasurer, ANCA @ 94742 59628
3. S Netazi, Vice President, ANCA @ 9434292502 (Transportation)
4. A Janki Rao, Treasurer, SADCA @ 9474201444( Liaisoning)
5. K Deena Bandhu, @ 94742 48882 (Accommodation)
Email: anchessassociation@gmail.com
NOTE: Players planning to travel by flight from Kolkata or Chennai and coming in
a group of minimum 7 members are requested to contact Mr. Swapan Karmakar
at +91-8001334464 between 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Group bookings will be
made under non-refundable discounted fares and must be confirmed at least 12
days prior to the travel date.
Weather
The weather of Andaman & Nicobar Islands during the period will be a maximum of 29 °C,
and a minimum of 24 °C. On an average, there will be 11 rainy days in Andaman and
Nicobar Islands during August.
Few places to visit:
Radahnagar Beach: Tucked in Havelock Island,
Radhanagar Beach is regarded as the best beach in
India. It is a pristine stretch of sand backed by
turquoise water and lush forest. Radhanagar Beach is
commonly called Beach No. 7 and it looks straight out
of the postcard. Times Magazine has awarded it the
title of the ‘7th best beach in the world’. Radhanagar
Beach is one of the many highlights, not only in
Havelock but also in the Andaman Islands.
Ross Island:Named after Captain Daniel Ross, the
Ross Island is now renamed as the "Netaji
Shubash Chandra Bose Dweep" by prime minister
Narendra Modi in 2018. It is a very small
destination that comes under the south Andaman
district, Port Blair and is barely 3Kms from the
Water Sports Complex.
This Island was first occupied in 1782 by British
and
used it
as an Administrative Headquarters for 85 years. During
this time, a lot of important government offices were made
by the British on this penal settlement, which were later
abandoned after an earthquake in 1941.
The ruins of these old buildings made by Indian prisoners
are still present at Ross, textured by thick roots
of peepal and serie trees that takes us back to an era,
long gone yet still remembered.
Cellular Jail:Cellular jail which is also known as Kalapani jail or Andaman jail is one of the most
important National monuments from the days of
Indian freedom struggle. Cellular jail is located
about 2km from Port Blair city centre. The cellular
jail was built by the British in 1906 into the gigantic
structure we see today.The tales of horror
committed by the British raj still echo in the
corridors of the remains of this gigantic structure. It
was referred to as the Kalapani jail among the
freedom fighters in mainland India during the
independence movement.
Carbyn’scove Beach:Corbyn's Cove beach is the
only developed sea beach in the Port Blair city area.
This is a happening place in Port Blair city. The
beach can be reached by road from Port Blair city (7
km). The beach is always open although water
sports activities are allowed till sunset only.Corbyn's
cove beach has a long coastline and many
Japanese bunkers on its side. There are many
water sports activities to be done in Corbyn's cove
including Jet Ski and speed boat rides. The best
thing to do here is Parasailing and SeaKart. When
you fly in the air, you get to see the most beautiful
view of the ocean under you.
ChidiyaTapu: As the name suggests, ChidiyaTapu is the
perfect haven for unseen migratory birds and common native
birds found in the Andaman Islands and it is one of the
popular places to visit in Port Blair. Recognized as the most
enchanting beach in Andaman and tourists arrive here on a
large scale as the beach extends the best ever sights for
them including the eye catching sunrise and sunset views.
North Bay Island: Famous for the underwater
corals, North Bay Island located 5 km away
from Water sports complex Port Blair is yet
another favourite places to visit in Port Blair.
Multiple clubs providing exhilarating scuba
diving, snorkelling and sea walking at the
island give it a special space in the hearts of
adventure lovers. And because of this factor,
North Bay Island is crowded all the time.
Jolly Buoy Island: Renowned for its beautiful
corals and its scintillating beaches, this place
can be accessed from Wandoor Beach and is
one of the famous places to visit in Port
Blair. Often called a no man’ s land. Nestled
away in a small corner of Andaman and
Nicobar is the Jolly Buoy Island, an
uninhabited and ecologically preserved island
known for its clear waters and beautiful coral
reefs that make it one of the most sought-after
sports in the Andaman for scuba diving and
snorkelling, and truly being able to experience
the beauty of nature that has been unaffected
by man-made dirt and pollution.
Venue
