1st Bikaner International Open Grandmaster

Chess Tournament
Date – 30 September to 09 October 2022
Organised by: RAJASTHAN CHESS ASSOCIATION
Under the aegis of:-
Sports & Youth welfare Department
& All India Chess Federation

Venue :- Hotel Park Paradise, 25-26, Road No. 4,

Rani Bazar, Industrial Area, Bikaner, Rajasthan 334001

Google Map link https://goo.gl/maps/fDtiPw6X2obPfyt7A

AICF Event Code:-
AICF Event Code:-

TOTAL Prize Fund:-30 Lakhs Rupees (37299 Euro)

Masters Category A (Above 2000 ELO Rating), Prize Fund: Rs. 20 Lakhs
Challengers Category B (Below 2000 ELO Rating), Prize Fund: Rs. 10 Lakhs

Media Partner:-
 Masters CATEGORY- A
(Above 2000 ELO Rating)

Date Day Event Time

30.09.2022 Friday Arrival 17:00 hrs
01.10.2022 Saturday Technical Meeting 10:00 hrs
01.10.2022 Saturday Inauguration 10:30 hrs
01.10.2022 Saturday Round 1 14.00 hrs.
02.10.2022 Sunday Round 2 09.30 hrs.
02.10.2022 Sunday Round 3 16.00 hrs.
03.10.2022 Monday Round 4 10.00 hrs.
04.10.2022 Tuesday Round 5 10.00 hrs.
05.10.2022 Wednesday Round 6 10.00 hrs.
06.10.2022 Thursday Round 7 10.00 hrs.
07.10.2022 Friday Round 8 10.00 hrs.
08.10.2022 Saturday Round 9 10.00 hrs.
09.10.2022 Sunday Round 10 10.00 hrs.
09.10.2022 Sunday PD Function 16.30 hrs.

Challengers CATEGORY –B
(Below 2000 ELO Rating)
Date Day Event Time
30.09.2022 Friday Arrival 17:00 hrs

01.10.2022 Saturday Technical Meeting 10:00 hrs

01.10.2022 Saturday Inauguration 10:30 hrs

01.10.2022 Saturday Round 1 14.00 hrs.

02.10.2022 Sunday Round 2 09.30 hrs.

02.10.2022 Sunday Round 3 16.00 hrs.

03.10.2022 Monday Round 4 10.00 hrs.

03.10.2022 Monday Round 5 10.00 hrs.

04.10.2022 Tuesday Round 6 10.00 hrs.

04.10.2022 Tuesday Round 7 10.00 hrs.

05.10.2022 Wednesday Round 8 08.00 hrs.

05.10.2022 Wednesday Round 9 12.00 hrs.

05.10.2022 Wednesday PD Function 16.30 hrs.

 Masters Category A
Prizes: Total Cash Prizes: Rs.20, 00,000/-
Rank Amount
st
1 Rank Rs. 3,00,000 + trophy
2nd Rank Rs. 2,00,000 + trophy
3rd Rank Rs. 1,50,000 + trophy
4th Rank Rs. 1,30,000 + trophy
5th Rank Rs. 1,00,000 + trophy
6th Rank Rs. 90,000
7th Rank Rs. 80,000
8th Rank Rs. 70,000
9th Rank Rs. 60,000
10th Rank Rs. 50,000
11th Rank Rs. 40,000
12th Rank Rs. 30,000
13th to 15th Ranks Rs. 25,000 each
16th to 20th Ranks Rs. 20,000 each
21st to 35th Ranks Rs. 15,000 each

• Below 2400
Rank Amount
1st Rank Rs. 21,000 + trophy
2nd Rank Rs. 16,000
3rd Rank Rs. 13,000

• Below 2300
Rank Amount
1st Rank Rs. 20,000 + trophy
2nd Rank Rs. 15,000
3rd Rank Rs. 12,000

• Below 2200
Rank Amount
1st Rank Rs. 18,000 + trophy
2nd Rank Rs. 14,000
3rd Rank Rs. 11,000
• Below 2100
Rank Amount
1st Rank Rs. 17,000 + trophy
2nd Rank Rs. 13,000
3rd Rank Rs. 10,000

• Best Female
Rank Amount
1st Rank Rs. 17,000 + trophy
2nd Rank Rs. 13,000
3rd Rank Rs. 10,000

• Best Rajasthan
Rank Amount
1st Rank Rs. 20,000 + trophy
2nd Rank Rs. 18,000
3rd Rank Rs. 15,000
4th Rank Rs. 14000
5th Rank Rs. 13000

Eligibility:-Open to all players above 2000 Rating.

Note - Organizers reserves the right to add players Below 2000 Rating under Special circumstances.

Masters Category A Entry Fee

 No entry fee for GMs, IMs, WGMs and WIMs.

 No entry fee for foreign players rated above 2000.
 Rated from 2000 to 2200 – Rs. 10,000.
 Rated from 2200 & Above – Rs. 7,500.
 All Rajasthan players can avail discount of Rs. 1,000.
 Last date of entry submission – 15th September 2022
 Last date of entry submission with late fee of Rs. 500 – 25th September 2022
 Participants are to mandatorily attach the transaction receipt in the Google Form link given
above and send it via email to shankarlalharsh@yahoo.com
 Entry will be subject to rating verification as per the August 2022 classical rating list.
 Challengers Category B
Prizes: Total Cash Prizes: Rs.10, 00,000/-
Rank Amount

1st Rank Rs. 1,00,000 + trophy

2nd Rank Rs. 85,000 + trophy

3rd Rank Rs. 70,000 + trophy

4th Rank Rs. 50,000

5th Rank Rs. 30,000

6th Rank Rs. 25,000

7th Rank Rs. 20,000

8th Rank Rs. 18,000

9th Rank Rs. 15,000

10th Rank Rs. 15,000

11th Rank Rs. 15,000

12th Rank Rs. 13,000

13th Rank Rs. 13,000

14th Rank Rs. 12,500

15th Rank Rs. 12,500

16th to 20th Rank Rs. 11,500 each

21st Rank Rs. 11,000

22nd to 24th Rank Rs. 10,500 each

25th Rank Rs. 10,000

 Below 1800

Rank Amount
st
1 Rank Rs. 13,000 + trophy
2nd Rank Rs. 12,000
3rd Rank Rs. 11,000
 Below 1500

Rank Amount
1st Rank Rs. 12,750 + trophy
2nd Rank Rs. 11,750
3rd Rank Rs. 10,750

 Below 1200

Rank Amount
st
1 Rank Rs. 12,500 + trophy
2nd Rank Rs. 11,500
3rd Rank Rs. 10,500

 Best Unrated

Rank Amount
1st Rank Rs. 12,250 + trophy
2nd Rank Rs. 11,250
3rd Rank Rs. 10,250

 Best Veteran

Rank Amount
st
1 Rank Rs. 11,000 + trophy
2nd Rank Rs. 10,500
rd
3 Rank Rs. 10,000

 Best Female:

Rank Amount
1st Rank Rs. 11,500 + trophy
2nd Rank Rs. 11,000
3rd Rank Rs. 10,500
 Best Rajasthan:
Rank Amount
1st Rank Rs. 11,000 + trophy
2nd Rank Rs. 10,500
3rd Rank Rs. 10,000

 Best Bikaner:
Rank Amount
1st Rank Rs. 11,000 + trophy
2nd Rank Rs. 10,500
3rd Rank Rs. 10,000

 Under 15:
Rank Amount
1st Rank Rs. 12,000 + trophy
2nd Rank Rs. 11,000
3rd Rank Rs. 10,000
4th to 10th Trophies

 Under 13:
Rank Amount
1st Rank Rs. 11,500 + trophy
2nd Rank Rs. 11,000
3rd Rank Rs. 10,000
4th to 10th Trophies

 Under 11:
Rank Amount
1st Rank Rs. 11,500 + trophy
2nd Rank Rs. 10,500
3rd Rank Rs. 10,000
4th to 10th Trophies

 Under 9:
Rank Amount
1st Rank Rs. 11,000 + trophy
2nd Rank Rs. 10,500
3rd Rank Rs. 10,000
4th to 10th Trophies
 CHALLENGERS Category B Entry Fee:

 For All players - Rs. 5,000

 For Rajasthan players - Rs. 4,500
 For Bikaner Players- Rs. 4,000
 Last date of entry submission with late fee of Rs. 500 – 25th September 2022
 Participants are to mandatorily attach the transaction receipt in the Google Form link given
above and send it via email to shankarlalharsh@yahoo.com
 Entry will be subject to rating verification as per the August 2022 classical rating list.
 For any queries related to the payments please contact ( Mr. S.L.Harsh - +91 9414137653)

Bank account details for entry fee payment:

Account Name
Bank Name
Account Number
IFSC Code
Branch

Entry Form-
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PUNTdxbzR5ncTcuoOHSg0cTjf-qW6hNjEl0QyADzIDI

Scan this QR code for entry form

Hotel & Accommodation:

 For all GMs /IMs/ WGMs/WIMs/Above 2300 : Free Accommodation will be provided on
double – sharing Basis
 All invited participants will be provided free lodging on double - sharing basis &
boarding.
 All other participants may avail discounted package for AC lodging room /dormitory &
boarding at the rate of 1250 per day per head with good quality veg food only.
 All accompanying person need to pay rupee 1000/- towards double sharing AC
accommodation room and rupee 500 for veg food per day per head.

Note: - All participants need to confirm their requirement of lodging and boarding
(including extra person -if any) while registering for the tournament.
  Tournament Rules:

System of Play:

The tournament will be 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.
Default Time (Walk over Time)
The default time will be 30 minutes
Draw Offer
Players can’t make an agreed draw before 30th black move.

Tie Break:

In case of a tie, the latest FIDE Rules shall come in to effect. The Cash prizes however will not be
shared.
i. Buchholz Cut 1
ii. Buchholz
iii. Sonneborn-Berger
iv. Direct encounter
v. The greater number of wins including forfeits
vi. Number of wins with Black pieces

Electronic Devices

All electronic items including wrist watches (all type of watches) are not allowed in the
tournament hall.

Appeals Committee: A 5-member Appeals Committee (inclusive of 2-reserves) shall be formed

from players. The decision of the said committee shall be final and binding on all the participants.

Protest:
If any, against the decision of the Chief Arbiter shall be made in writing with a protest fee of Rs.1000/-
(Rs. one thousand only) within 30 minutes of the occurrence of the incident. The amount would be
refunded if the appeal is upheld.

Interpretation: For further interpretations of the rule(s) and deciding any aspect not covered
by the said tournament prospectus, the decision of the Tournament Director shall be final and
binding on all the participants. The Tournament Director has every right to make any
addition/deletion/amendment to these rules. However, such changes shall be displayed on the
notice board.

Players are not allowed to carry bags, mobile phones, wrist watches and other electronic devices
to the playing arena. Arrangements have been made for players to deposit their bags, mobile
phones etc.
 Note:
 The prizes shall not be shared and a player would be eligible for one higher
prize only.
 If applicable, as per Income Tax regulations of India, tax shall be
deducted at source (TDS) from the prize money awarded to the foreign players
@ 20.80%) & Indian players @ 10% for the prize amount above the threshold
of Rs.30, 000/- and above).
 All Indian players are required to submit a copy of the PAN card and
AADHAR card. For players who fail to submit a PAN card, TDS would be
deducted @20.80% irrespective of the prize money won.
 All payments to Indian players would be made by cheque/RTGS and
will be issued in the name of the concerned prize winner only.
 Payment of prize money awarded to foreign players would be made by
SWIFT to their bank accounts.
 Prize winners from foreign countries would be required to submit a copy of
their passport & VISA.

COVID PROTOCOL
 All players are required to mandatorily adhere the Covid Protocol issued by
Government of India/Government of Rajasthan at the time of tournament.
 Any symptomatic players will be removed from the tournament as pre-caution. All
players are obliged to obey this rule and no protest can be made against this decision of
Organising Committee.
 Players are obliged to undergo random RTPCR/Antigen Test conducted by the organising
committee.
 Preference in entry will be given to fully vaccinated players and players required to
produce a negative RTPCR test result taken within 48 hours to be eligible to
participate.
 All Officials and Arbiters will be fully vaccinated.
 Sanitization of Chess Board and Chess pieces will be carried out at regular intervals.
 Parents and accompanying persons are not allowed inside tournament hall at all times.
 Rajasthan Chess Association takes all the measures for safe tournament environment.
However, in case any untoward situation arises, the players will not ask damages from
Rajasthan Chess Association.
 Due to any unforeseen scenario, if the event needs to be cancelled, then RCA’s obligation
is limited to refunding the entry fee paid by the players.
 By enrolling for the events, the players are abide by all the terms and conditions of the
tournament for participation.
 FOR ASSISTANCE PLEASE CONTACT :

All title holder regarding their Queries & All Foreign Players regarding their Visa Assistance are requested
to contact :-

 Foreign players with valid FIDE ID who desire visa assistance are required write
to the All India Chess Federation (AICF):
 ALL INDIA CHESS FEDERATION #101-102, A Block, First Floor,
Naurang House, 21, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi 110001
 Email indianchessfed@gmail.com / www.aicf.in
 IM Vishal Sareen (delhiinternationalchess2014@gmail.com)
 Gopakumar Sudhakaran (+919868624216, gopakumarchess@gmail.com)

 The above mail is valid only to foreign players and title holders wishing to take part in the
tournament only. Other players please contact below mentioned person.

 Sh. Anil Bora (Secretary , Bikaner Chess Association) (7976722821)

 Sh. Narendra Srimali (9530103883)
 Sh. Sher Singh Chouhan (9529697969)
 Sh. Yogesh Swami (9828114197)
 Sh. Chandrajeet Singh Rajawat (7976589576)
 Sh. Gautam Katariya (6350361672)

Email –shankarlalharsh@yahoo.com Website – https://www.rajasthanchess.org

Organizing Committee

Rajasthan Chess Association

(Mahaveer Ranka) (Ashok Bhargav) (Ajay Gupta)
President Secretary Treasurer
(9829327339) (9829189789) (6350107710)