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11th MUMBAI11th MUMBAI 11th MUMBAI INTERNATIONAL OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT 2018

Total Cash Prize ` 35,00,000/-rd 3 June

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2018

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Venue : Near UTI Bldg. Bandra - Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai - 400 051.

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TOTAL CASH PRIZE ` 13,00,000/-(For players 2000 & Above)

Tournament Schedule nd

Arrival 2 June 2018 - 11.00 hrs. Onwards

1st RS. 3,30,000/-2nd Rs. 2,30,000/-3rd Rs. 1,25,000/-4th RS. 90,000/-5th Rs. 75,000/-6th Rs. 50,000/-7th Rs. 35,000/-8th Rs. 25,000/-9th Rs. 20,000/-10th Rs. 15,000/-11th to 25th Rs. 11,000/- each

2Best Women Rs. 10,001/- each

Round

03.06.2018 14.00 hrs. Round 1

04.06.2018 09.30 hrs. Round 2

04.06.2018 16.00 hrs. Round 3

05.06.2018 14.30 hrs. Round 4

06.06.2018 09.30 hrs. Round 5

06.06.2018 16.00 hrs. Round 6

07.06.2018 14.30 hrs. Round 7

08.06.2018 14.30 hrs. Round 8

09.06.2018 14.30 hrs. Round 9

10.06.2018 09.30 hrs. Round 10

10.06.2018 16.00 hrs. Prize Distribution Ceremony

2 Best 2399 Below Players : Rs. 10,000/- each 2 Best 2299 Below Players : Rs. 10,000/- each GMs & IMs will not be 2 Best 2199 Below Players : Rs. 10,000/- each considered for these 2 Best 2099 Below Players : Rs. 10,000/- each special Prizes 4 Best Mumbai Players : Rs. 10,000/- each

Indian Income Tax and Rules will be applicable. Please note that one player will be given one (higher) Prize Only.

Eligibility : Players having the FIDE rating of 2000 & above are only allowed to participate in this event.

Entry Fee : For GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs : Free Rated above 2300 Rs. 6000/- Rated below 2299 Rs. 7000/- Maximum entry for Mumbai players Rs. 5500/- Special Entries Rs. 10,000/- (Rating Below 2000) may be allowed at the discretion of the organizing committee.

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Note : All Marathi Chess Association

Registration is compulsory for Maharashtra players.

Event Code “A” is 184048/MAH/2018

“ No request towards waiver of entry fee will be entertained.”

20th May 2018 The Last Date of Entry

Entries with late fee of Rs. 500 20th May 2018 to 31st May 2018

Please note that this entry fee structure is valid only until 20th May 2018. Thereafter till 31st May 2018 the participants will have to pay Rs. 500/- extra. Entries will also be accepted at the venue till 20.00 hrs. on 2nd June 2018 with a late fee of Rs. 1,000/-. No request towards waiver of entry fee or waiver of late fee will be entertained.

Entries can also be paid via or www.paychessentry.com www.easypaychess.comAfter payment please fill this online Google form available at goo.gl/gaZ9DY Tournament Rules System of Play

The Tournament will conducted as per FIDE Laws of Chess and FIDE Swiss system with 10 Rounds.

Time Control

90 Minutes plus 30 second increment from move 1 for entire game.

Tie Break

In case of tie, the latest FIDE Rules shall come in to effect. The Cash Prizes however will not be shared.

Pairing

Accelerated pairing may be used.

Accommodation

All GMs will be provided free hotel accommodation on double sharing basis.

All IMs/WGMs/WIMs will be provided free hotel accommodation on double/triple sharing basis.

All other participants will be provided accommodation on triple sharing basis/ dormitory

accommodation for entire duration of event. No lodging will be provided for special entries.

Reporting

‘A’ Group players should report at Shri Ram Mandir, Shri Vaishnav Trust Parmarthpuri, Janta Colony Road, Western Express Highway, Jogeshwari (East)

TOTAL CASH PRIZE ` 11,00,000/-(For players 1999 & Below)

Tournament Schedule rd

Reporting 3 June 2018 - 09.00 am. at VENUE

1st RS. 1,20,000/-2nd Rs. 90,000/-3rd Rs. 60,000/-4th RS. 50,000/-5th RS. 40,000/-6th Rs. 31,000/-7th Rs. 25,000/-8th-20th Rs. 12,000/- each21st-30th Rs. 11,000/- each31st-45th Rs. 8,001/- each

Round

03.06.2018 0930 hrs. Round 1

03.06.2018 1400 hrs. Round 2

03.06.2018 1730 hrs. Round 3

04.06.2018 0930 hrs. Round 4

04.06.2018 1330 hrs. Round 5

04.06.2018 1730 hrs. Round 6

05.06.2018 0930 hrs. Round 7

05.06.2018 1330 hrs. Round 8

05.06.2018 1730 hrs. Round 9

06.06.2018 0930 hrs. Round 10

06.06.2018 1330 hrs. Prize

Distribution Ceremony

Best Unrated : 1st : Rs. 14,000/- 2nd : Rs. 8000/- 3rd : Rs. 6,000/-

Best Women : 1st : Rs. 14,000/- 2nd : Rs. 8000/- 3rd : Rs. 6,000/-

Best Under -20 : 1st : Rs. 14,000/- 2nd : Rs. 8000/- 3rd : Rs. 6,000/-

Best Under -15 : 1st : Rs. 14,000/- 2nd : Rs. 8000/- 3rd : Rs. 6,000/-

Best Under -10 : 1st : Rs. 13,000/- 2nd : Rs. 7000/- 3rd : Rs. 5,500/-

Best Mumbai Player : 1st : Rs. 14,000/- 2nd : Rs. 8000/- 3rd : Rs. 6,000/-

Best Mumbai Girl Player : 1st : Rs. 13,000/- 2nd : Rs. 7000/- 3rd : Rs. 6,000/-

Best Below Elo 1800 : 1st : Rs. 14,000/- 2nd : Rs. 7000/- 3rd : Rs. 6,000/-

Best Below Elo 1600 : 1st : Rs. 14,000/- 2nd : Rs. 7000/- 3rd : Rs. 5,500/-

Best Below Elo 1400 : 1st : Rs. 14,000/- 2nd : Rs. 7000/- 3rd : Rs. 5,000/-

Best Below Elo 1200 : 1st : Rs. 15,000/- 2nd : Rs. 7000/- 3rd : Rs. 5,000/-

Indian Income Tax and Rules will be applicable. Please note that one player will be given one (higher) Prize Only.

Event Code “B” is

BCATEGORY

184049/MAH/2018

Note : All Marathi Chess Association Registration is compulsory for Maharashtra players.

Eligibility : Players having the FIDE rating of 1999 & Below are only allowed to participate in this event.

Entry Fee Entry Fee for all players : Rs. 5500/-

“No request towards waiver of entry fee will be entertained.”

20th May 2018 The Last Date of Entry :

Entries with late fee of Rs. 500 20th May 2018 to 2nd June 2018

Please note that this entry fee structure is valid only until 20th May 2018. Thereafter till 31st May 2018 the participants will have to pay Rs. 500/- extra. Entries will also be accepted at the venue till 20.00 hrs. on 2nd June 2018 with a late fee of Rs. 1,000/-, No request towards waiver of entry fee or waiver of late fee will be entertained.

Entries can also be paid via or www.paychessentry.com www.easypaychess.comAfter payment please fill this online Google form available at goo.gl/gaZ9DY

Tournament Rules

System of Play

The Tournament will conducted as per FIDE Laws of Chess and FIDE Swiss system with 10 Rounds.

Time Control

60 Minutes plus 30 second increment from move 1

Tie Break

In case of tie, the latest FIDE Rules shall come in to effect. The Cash Prizes however will not be shared.

Accommodation

Lodging will be provided at Rs. 600/- per player per day from 3rd June to 6th June to be on advance payment at Hotel Pearl View LBS Road, Sion, for 1st 150 persons along with entry fee. Last minute lodging may be provided if available and at other far off locations. this Hotel is 10 to 15 minutes by Auto to the Venue. Rooms will be AC. Triple, 4 bed, 6 beds with attached toilet, bathrooms & complimentary Breakfast.

CATEGORY

TOTAL CASH PRIZE ` 11,00,000/-(For players 1599 & Below)

Tournament Schedule th

Reporting 7 June 2018 - at 09.00 am. at VENUE

1st RS. 1,51,000/-2nd Rs. 1,01,000/-3rd Rs. 80,000/-4th RS. 65,000/-5th Rs. 51,000/-6th Rs. 40,000/-7th Rs. 35,000/-8th Rs. 30,000/-9th Rs. 25,000/-10th to 15th Rs. 18,000/-16th to 20th Rs. 14,000/-21st to 30th Rs. 12,000/-

Round

07.06.2018 09.30hrs. Round 1

07.06.2018 13.30hrs. Round 2

07.06.2018 17.30hrs. Round 3

08.06.2018 09.30hrs. Round 4

08.06.2018 13.30hrs. Round 5

08.06.2018 17.30hrs. Round 6

09.06.2018 09.30hrs. Round 7

09.06.2018 13.30hrs. Round 8

09.06.2018 17.30hrs. Round 9

10.06.2018 09.30hrs. Round 10

10.06.2018 16.00hrs. Prize Distribution Ceremony

Best Women : 1st Rs. 15,000/- 2nd : Rs. 10, 000/- 3rd : Rs. 7000/-

Best Under -14 : 1st Rs. 15,000/- 2nd : Rs. 10000/- 3rd : Rs. 7000/-

Best Under -10 : 1st Rs. 15,000/- 2nd : Rs. 10000/- 3rd : Rs. 7000/-

Best Unrated : 1st Rs. 20,000/- 2nd : Rs. 11000/- 3rd : Rs. 10000/-

Best Below 1200 Rated Player : 1st : 15,000/- 2nd : Rs. 10,000/- 3rd : Rs. 7000/- 4th & 5th : Rs. 5,500/-

Best Below 1400 Rated Player : 1st : 15,000/- 2nd : Rs. 10,000/- 3rd : Rs. 7000/- 4th & 5th : Rs. 6,000/-

Indian Income Tax and Rules will be applicable.

Please note that one player will be given on (higher) Prize Only.

Event Code “C” is 184050/MAH/2018

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Note : All Marathi Chess Association Registration is compulsory for Maharashtra players.

Eligibility : Players having the FIDE rating of 1599 & Below are only allowed to participate in this event.

Entry Fee Entry Fee for all players : Rs. 5500/-

“No request towards waiver of entry fee will be entertained.”

26th May 2018 The Last Date of Entry :

Entries with late fee of Rs. 500 26th May 2018 to 3rd June 2018

Please note that this entry fee structure is valid only until 26th May 2018. Thereafter till 3rd June 2018 the participants will have to pay Rs. 500/- extra. Entries will also be accepted at the venue till 20.00 hrs. on 6th June 2018 with a late fee of Rs. 1,000/-, No request towards waiver of entry fee or waiver of late fee will be entertained.

Entries can also be paid via or www.paychessentry.com www.easypaychess.comAfter payment please fill this online Google form available at goo.gl/gaZ9DY

Tournament Rules

System of Play

The Tournament will conducted as per FIDE Laws of Chess and FIDE Swiss system with 10 Rounds.

Time Control

60 Minutes plus 30 second increment from move 1

Tie Break

In case of tie, the latest FIDE Rules shall come in to effect. The Cash Prizes however will not be shared.

Accommodation

Lodging will be provided at Rs. 600/- per player per day from 7th June to 10th June to be on advance payment at Hotel Pearl View LBS Road, Sion, for 1st 150 persons along with entry fee. Last minute lodging may be provided if available and at other far off locations. this Hotel is 10 to 15 minutes by Auto to the Venue. Rooms will be AC Triple, 4 bed, 6 beds with attached toilet, bathrooms & complimentary Breakfast.

General Information

AddressUnit No. 201, Shivai Ind. Estate, Plot No. 89, Andheri - kurla Road, Sakinaka,Andheri ( East ) Mumbai - 400072.

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Entry Registration

Entries may be sent by DD (Cheque will also be accepted) Favoring “VENUE CHESS ACADEMY”, payable at Mumbai at Unit No. 201, Shivai Industrial Estate, Plot No. 89, Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri (E), Sakinaka, Mumbai - 400072. Tel.: 022-28504419, 28501941, 67422869.

Details of Bank Account

Entries can also be paid via or www.paychessentry.com www.easypaychess.com

Players can also pay the entry fee directly to the following account through NEFT and forward the entry form along with transaction receipt. Please note that cash deposit in account will not be entertained. Account holder Name : VENUS CHESS ACADEMY, Bank Account No.: 004010100011327Account Type : Saving Bank Name : JANAKALYAN SAHAKARI BANK LTD. (JUHU BRANCH) IFSC CODE : JSBL0000004

Entry Form :It is compulsory to fill the online entry form available at goo.gl/gaZ9DYOrganisers have the right to accept or reject any entry without assigning any reason.

Aicf Registration/ AMCA Registration

Aicf Registration is compulsory to all the Indian participants and must be done before the start of the first round. for 2018-2019AMCA Registration is compulsory to all the participants from Maharashtra and must be done before the start of first round 2018-2019

Weather : The Weather in Mumbai during June is expected to be Normal / Slightly hot.

Contact Persons :

Mr. Vitthal Madhav : 9702273330 Mr. Nagesh Guttala : 9702224442Mr. Nitin Varde : 9769434181 Dr. Tandel : 9833049225Mr. Kuldeep Vhatwar : 09867776373 Mr. Prem Pandit : 9892373350 Mr. Rajababu Gajangi : 9324719299

( For Lodging ) : Mr. Vishwanath Madhav : 9820121241

( Foreign Players Registration ) : Mr. Sekhar Sahu : +91 9438563193, E-mail: sekhar_Im@yahoo.co.in

Mr. Vishal Sareen : +91995803007, E-mail : vishalsareen@gmail.com

Office Enquiry : Mr. Sakharam Sawant 8108480883 & Mr. Shashikant Tambe 9819620611 : Tel. : 022-28504419, 67422869, Fax : 022-28501941 or by E-mail : venuschessacademy@gmail.com