HIMACHAL PRADESH STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION

WELCOME YOU TO

SHIMLA-THE QUEEN OF HIMALAYAS

FOR

3rd SNOW CITY INTERNATIONAL RATING

 CHESS TOURNAMENT-2009

 ORGANIZED BY

H.P. STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION

&

SHIMLA DISTRICT CHESS ASSOCIATION

 Event Registration Code: ___________

AICF	HPSCA	FIDE

Under the aegis of

3rd SNOW CITY INTERNATIONAL RATING

CHESS TOURNAMENT-2009

 8th September 2009 to 13th September 2009

 Venue:

Indira Gandhi Sports Complex

The Mall, Shimla, INDIA

Tournament Schedule

Inauguration : 8th September 2009 at 2.30 PM

Rounds

    Morning Session          :       0900 hrs to 1300 hrs  

Evening Session             :       1500 hrs to 1900 hrs

Prize Distribution : 13th September 2009 at 4.00 PM

Details of Prizes:

Total Cash Prizes: Rs. 90,000/-

Age group players’ prizes will be given according to their original birth certificates.

 Entry Fee:

 Last Date of Entry: 31st August 2009

No request towards waiver of entry fee will be entertained.

Entries through Crossed Bank Demand Draft in favour of Himachal Pradesh Chess Association payable at SBI Shimla should reach to Mr Sita Ram Sharma, Treasurer, Himachal Pradesh Chess Association, Opposite Municipal Council, Theog, District Shimla (H.P.) INDIA-171201 by the due date.

Registration with AICF

AICF Registration is must for all participants. Those players who are not registered with the AICF may register themselves at the venue also. The registration fee will be accepted at the venue for the convenience of the players. AICF Registration Fee is Rs. 250. This is in addition to the Entry Fee mentioned above.

Tournament Rules

The tournament will be conducted as per the latest FIDE laws of chess. The Decision of the Chief Arbiter shall be final & binding on all.

Accommodation

1. Free unfurnished dormitory accommodation for all out stationed players.
2. Free furnished accommodation for players rated 2300 and above on sharing basis.

Clocks

All the players must bring their own chess clocks.

Weather

The weather is expected to be pleasant but cold in Shimla during September. The minimum / maximum temperature will be around 10 to 26 degrees Celsius.

For AICF Secretary

Hon'ble Secretary, AICF shall have the discretion of nominating three chess players from anywhere in India having inherent potential but lacking financial means. Such players would be our honoured guests and their traveling expenses (II class with reservation charges) lodging & boarding will be borne by the organizers. No entry fee shall be chargeable from them.

How to Reach:

Frequent Bus Service is available from ISBT Delhi/ Chandigarh to ISBT Shimla.

Bus Route (National Highway No. 22)

ISBT Delhi-Chandigarh-Kalka-Solan-ISBT Shimla

Rail Route:

Delhi-Ambala Cantt-Chandigarh-Kalka-Shimla

Important Note:

1. A player can not win more than one prize. He will get only the highest.
2. Prizes will not be shared.
3. Prizes will be distributed cash in Indian Rupees.
4. Any change in timings of rounds or prizes etc. will be displayed at the venue before the commencement of the tournament.