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2 CHESSKRAFT ACADEMY
ALL INDIA OPEN CLASSICAL
FIDE RATING CHESS TOURNAMENT 2025
434045/MAH/2025
4,11,000/-
17th - 22nd October 2025
Conducted by - Mumbai Suburban District Chess Association
Under the Aegis of - Maharashtra Chess Association (MCA) and All India
Chess Federation (AICF)
Swami Vivekanand International School
Near Country Club, Parekh Nagar, Kandivali (W), Mumbai - 400 067.
17th October 2025 at 13.30 hrs
17-10-2025 13:30 hrs INAUGURATION
17-10-2025 14:30 hrs PLAYERS MEETING
17-10-2025 15:00 hrs ROUND 1
18-10-2025 09:00 hrs ROUND 2
18-10-2025 14:30 hrs ROUND 3
19-10-2025 09:00 hrs ROUND 4
19-10-2025 14:30 hrs ROUND 5
20-10-2025 09:00 hrs ROUND 6
21-10-2025 09:00 hrs ROUND 7
21-10-2025 14:30 hrs ROUND 8
22-10-2025 09:00 hrs ROUND 9
22-10-2025 15:00 hrs PRIZE DISTRIBUTION
4,11,000/-
40,000/- 20,000/- 15,000/-
4-5 10,000/- Each
6 To 8 7500/- Each
9 To 10 7,000/- Each
11 To 20 5,000/- Each
21 to 35 4,500/- Each
36 to 50 3750/- Each
Rating Category Prizes
Rating 1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize 4th Prize 5th Prize
1400 To 1600 Rs. 6,000/- Rs. 5,000/- Rs. 4,000/- Rs. 3,500/- Rs. 3,000/-
1601 To 1800 Rs. 6,000/- Rs. 5,000/- Rs. 4,000/- Rs. 3,500/- Rs. 3,000/-
1801 To 2000 Rs. 6,000/- Rs. 5,000/- Rs. 4,000/- Rs. 3,500/- Rs. 3,000/-
Best Unrated Rs. 6,000/- Rs. 5,000/- Rs. 4,000/- Rs. 3,500/- Rs. 3,000/-
SPECIAL PRIZES
Rating 1st Prize 2nd Prize
Best Female
Rs. 3500/- Rs. 3000/-
(Above 18 Years)
Best Veteran
Rs. 3500/- Rs. 3000/-
(Above 55)
Best Differently
Rs. 3750/- Rs. 3000/-
Abled
Special Prizes for Age Category (U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16)
Boys - 1st To 5th) Trophy
Girls - 1st To 3rd) Trophy
Age Category Cut off:
Under 8 - Born on or Under 9 - Born on or Under 10 - Born on or
After 01/01/2017 After 01/01/2016 After 01/01/2015
Under 11 - Born on or Under 12 - Born on or Under 13 - Born on or
After 01/01/2014 After 01/01/2012 after 01/01/2012
Under 14 - Born on or Under 15 - Born on or Under 16 - Born on or
After 01/01/2011 After 01/01/2010 After 01/01/2009
Female (Above 18) - Veteran (Above 55) -
Born before 01/01/2006 Born before 01/01/1970
*Player will be eligible for one higher prize only.
*Indian Std Tax Rules Applicable.
Time Control
For open Tournament - 90 minutes + 30 seconds increments
For IM, GM, WIM, WGM Free Entry
Till 31st August 2025 Rs. 3000/-
Till 30th September 2025 Rs. 3500/-
After 30th September 2025 Rs. 4000/-
The last date of entry for Open Tournament
15th October 2025
Payment Details
Scan or click on the link for registration
1.The tournament shall be played under the FIDE Laws of Chess under Swiss League
System with 9 rounds.
2. Default Time – 30 minutes
3. Writing of moves is compulsory for all players from move one.
4. Entry fees once paid is not refundable in any circumstance.
5. Tie breaks - (i) Buchholz cut 1, (ii) Buchholz, (iii) SB, (iv) Direct Encounter, (v) Greater
number of wins (including forfeit points), (vi) Greater number of Victories from Black.
6. No electronic devices/watches (any type) are allowed inside the playing area.
7. The management is not responsible for any mishap or untoward incident that happens at
the venue.
8.The tournament organizers reserve the right to make any necessary changes.
9.The tournament organizers have the right to Accept or Reject any entry without further
explanation.
10. Coaches and accompanying person are prohibited from entering the playing hall
starting from Round 1.
11. Player will be eligible for one higher prize only.
12. All prize winners are bound to attend the prize distribution ceremony if they want to
claim their prizes.
13. Prize will be disbursed within 10 working days from completion of the tournament.
14. Ample parking space available near the venue
It is thereby considered that all players have thoroughly read and understood the rules and
regulations, and not following the same will lead to subsequent action against them.
Protests
If any against the decision of the Chief Arbiter, shall be made in writing with a protest fee of
Rs.1000/- within 30 minutes of the occurrence of the incident. The amount shall be
refunded if the appeal is upheld.
Appeals Committee
A seven-member Committee of Appeals (inclusive of 2-reserves) shall be formed from
amongst players/ofcials/coaches present on the Inaugural day. The decisions of the
Appeals Committee would be nal and binding on all the players.
AICF & MCA PLAYER REGISTRATION
1) All India Chess Federation (AICF) and Maharashtra Chess Association (MCA) Registration
2) All players must have a renewed AICF and MCA (for Maharashtra Players)
ID for the year 2025-2026(from 1st April 2025) before the start of the tournament.
3) Players will not be paired without a valid AICF and MCA ID.
4) AICF Registration Link for New Players - https://prs.aicf.in/new-register
5) AICF Registration Link for Existing Players - https://prs.aicf.in/players
6) MCA Registration Link for New Players - https://mcachess.in/Tournament_Registration/MCA_Registrations.php
7) MCA Registration Link for Existing Players - https://mcachess.in/Tournament_Registration/existing_entry.php
For any queries:
Vishal Shah - 9870133064 / 7021414887 Param Shah - 8169655125
Emergency Contact:
Anshu Singh - 8433597954
ACCOMMODATION
HOTEL AVIRAHI - 7900066838
HOTEL SPRING INN - 8652249948
HOTEL QUICK STAY (AC DORMATORY) - 7045600380
