1. Number of rounds and schedule will depend on number of participants. The schedule and
time can be changed accordingly.
2. The events will be held at Chess Centre, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Lodhi Road, New
Delhi.
3. Cut Off dates for age groups is 1st January 2018 i.e. born on or after
Under - 7 01 Jan 2011 Under – 9 01 Jan 2009
Under – 11 01 Jan 2007 Under – 13 01 Jan 2005
Under – 15 01 Jan 2003 Under – 17 01 Jan 2001
Under – 19 01 Jan 1999 Under – 25 01 Jan 1993
4. Age Proof : Each participant must produce a valid certificate to prove his/her age.
Certificate from Schools are not valid. Certificate should be from Panchayat, Municipality or
Corporation. Players without date of birth certificates will not be allowed to participate. The date
of birth certificates registered within one year of the birth of the child alone will be recognized and
allowed to participate.
5. Players who hold foreign passports and players working with affiliated unit of AICF are not
eligible to participate in Delhi State selection events.
6. The events will be conducted as per latest FIDE Laws under Swiss System.
7. In case of tie, latest FIDE Rules will be applied to break the tie.
8. Eligibility for Amateur Event : The participants shall not have a FIDE title or published
FIDE rating above 2300 at the start of the tournament nor had such a rating for at least one year
prior to the start of the event.
9. Smoking and cell phones are strictly prohibited inside tournament hall.
10. The interpretation on any point not covered under these rules, shall be referred to the
Appeal Committee headed by Tournament Director and its decision will be binding on all the
participants. Protests, if any, shall be made within 15 minutes of the occurrence of the incident
along with a fee of Rs. 500/- which will be refunded in case the appeal is upheld. No protest will
be entertained after stipulated time frame.
11. Any misconduct or indecent behaviour may result expulsion from tournament. Parents are
not allowed inside tournament hall.
(a) For Age Group Events : Rs. 500/- (For Females Rs. 300/-)
(b) For Rapid/Women/Amateur Events : Rs. 500/- (For Females Rs. 300/-)
(c) For Blitz Event : Rs. 250/- (For Females Rs. 150/-)
(d) For Delhi Open FIDE Rated : Rs. 1500/- (For Females Rs. 1000/-)
14. Entries will be accepted only until 1 day before the event; thereafter organizing committee
have the discretion to accept the entries with late fee of Rs. 100/- or to reject the entries. So
please submit your entry well in advance to avoid last day rush and late fees.
15. DCA Registration for the year 2018-19 is compulsory for all participants. Players playing
FIDE Rated event have to register with AICF also. DCA Registration Fee is Rs. 200/- and AICF
Registration Fee is Rs. 250/-. AICF registration need to be done online at www.aicf.in before
forwarding the entry.
“We respect your relationship with DCA, Please don’t call us on last day to register your entry.
So, please pay your entry fee in stipulated time.”
For entries and further Details please visit www.delhichess.com and Mail us in
delhichessfestival@gmail.com
CONTACT
Website : www.delhichess.com
Email : delhichessfestival@gmail.com
PRIZE DETAILS
Name * :
Father’s/Mother’s Name * :
Address * :
Mobile no * :
Email ID* :
Event/Tournament Opted* :
DCA registration for the : YES / NO
year 2018 – 2019* (If NO, attach dully filled DCA Registration
form along with fee of Rs. 200/-.)
Player hold passport of a : YES/ NO
foreign country *
Entry Fee Details* :
*Mandatory Columns
DECLARATION
2. I also declare that I shall abide by the rules and regulations and the latest
amendments and decisions of Delhi Chess Association as the case may be and cooperate
with the officials in participating in Tournaments/Championships.
Place :
Date : Signature