Velammal Ponneri – International FIDE Rated Classical Open Chess Tournament
Venue: Velammal Knowledge Park, High Road, Ponneri, Panjetty, Tamil Nadu 601204

Tournament Dates:
8th May 2025 to 11th May 2025
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Entry Fee:
INR 2000
Last date for Registration: 5th May 2025

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PRIZE

Prize Details

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  1. Total Cash Prize of INR 4,00,000
  2. Top 3 winners in all categories will get 3 months free access to Equilii - An AI powered mental training app.
  3. Total Number of Cash Prizes: 90.
  4. Total Number of Trophies: 78
  5. Cash Prize for Top 25 players in Open Category.
  6. Cash Prize for Top 15 players in each of the Categories - Below 1800, Below 1500, Unrated, Woman above 18 Years.
  7. Cash Prize for Top 5 players in Veteran(55+ Open) Category.
  8. Trophies for Top 3 players in each of the Categories - Open, Below 1800, Below 1500, Unrated, Woman above 18 Years.
  9. Trophies for Top 5 players in U07, U09, U11, U13, U15 and U17 categories for Boys and Girls
CASH PRIZE
Prizes Open Below 1800 Below 1500 Unrated Woman above 18 Years
1st 40000 7500 7500 7500 7500
2nd 30000 6000 6000 6000 6000
3rd 20000 5000 5000 5000 5000
4th 15000 4000 4000 4000 4000
5th 10000 3000 3000 3000 3000
6th 7500 2000 2000 2000 2000
7th 7500 2000 2000 2000 2000
8th 7500 2000 2000 2000 2000
9th 7500 2000 2000 2000 2000
10th 7500 2000 2000 2000 2000
11th - 15th 5000 1500 1500 1500 1500
16th - 20th 3000
21st - 25th 2000
Best Veteran (55+ Open)
Position Prize
1st 7500
2nd 6000
3rd 5000
4th 4000
5th 3000
Trophies
Categories Boys Girls
Under 07 5 5
Under 09 5 5
Under 11 5 5
Under 13 5 5
Under 15 5 5
Under 17 5 5

Rules and Regulations

  • System of Play: The tournament will be conducted as per FIDE Laws of Chess and FIDE Swiss System with 8 rounds.

  • Time Control: 90 Minutes plus 30 seconds increment from move1 for the entire game.

  • Tie Break: The following tie break rules will be applicable for all the FIDE Rated Swiss Events under AICF.

    1. i. Buchholz Cut 1
    2. ii. Buchholz
    3. iii. Sonneborn-Berger
    4. iv. Direct encounter
    5. v. The greater number of wins including forfeits
    6. vi. Number of wins with Black pieces
    7. Incase of tie, cash prize will not be shared.

  • Draw Offer: Players shall not agree for a draw before 30th move of black.

  • As per AICF regulations, wrist watches and other electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside the playing area.

  • AICF Registration/Renewal for the year 2025-2026 is mandatory for all Indian Players.

  • TNSCA Registration/Renewal for the year 2025-2026 is mandatory for all Tamil Nadu Players.

  • TLRDCA Registration/Renewal for the year 2025-2026 is mandatory for all Tiruvallur District Players.

  • Default Time (Walkover Time): The default time will be 30 minutes.

  • Protests: If any, against the decision of the Arbiter or the Chief Arbiter shall be made in writing with a protest fee of Rs.1000/- within 15 minutes of the occurrence of the incident to the appeals committee. The protest fee will be refunded if the appeal is upheld..

  • Withdrawals- A player may withdraw at any stage of the event, after informing the chief arbiter in writing.

  • Appeals Committee - Before the commencement of the Tournament, appeals committee comprising of five members, will be formed from the senior participants present at the players meeting. The appeals committee decision will be final and binding on all the players concerned.

  • Reporting Time: 8.30 AM, 8th May 2025.

  • First Round: 10 AM, 8th May 2025.

  • International Chess set will be provided for play.

  • Chief Arbiter: Mr. J. Banel Andross - International Arbiter..

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