Tournament Schedule
Arrival 10th January 2009 at 1200 hrs. 
Inauguration 10th January 2009 at 1800 hrs.
Rounds
11.1.2009 1000 hrs. Round 1
11.1.2009 1600 hrs. Round 2
12.1.2009 1430 hrs. Round 3
13.1.2009 1430 hrs. Round 4
14.1.2009 1430 hrs. Round 5
15.1.2009 1430 hrs. Round 6
16.1.2009 1430 hrs. Round 7
17.1.2009 1430 hrs. Round 8
18.1.2009 1430 hrs. Round 9
19.1.2009 1000 hrs. Round 10
19.1.2009 1700 hrs Prize Distribution Ceremony
Prizes : Total Cash Prizes: Rs. 11,50,000/-
1st Rs. 2,55,000/- 2nd Rs. 1,84,000/-
3rd Rs. 115,000/- 4th Rs. 69,000/-
5th Rs. 46,000/- 6th Rs. 34,000/-
7th Rs. 23,000/- 8th Rs. 17,000/-
9th Rs. 15,000/- 10th Rs. 14000/-
11-15 Rs. 12,000/- each 16-20 Rs. 6,000/- each
21th 30th Rs. 3,500/- each
Please note that a Tax @ 10.1% ( as per Indian income tax regulations ) will be deducted from the prize money to be awarded to Foreign Players
Special Prizes :
Prizes for top three unrated players (minimum 5 points)
First: Rs. 17,000/- Second: Rs. 11,500/- Third: Rs. 6,000/-
Reserved Prizes:
ELO 1401 -1900 Ist: Rs. 11,500/- 2nd: Rs. 7,000/- 3rd Rs. 4000
ELO 1901 -2099 Ist: Rs. 11,500/- 2nd: Rs. 7,000/- 3rd Rs. 4000
ELO 2100 -2250 Ist: Rs. 11,500/- 2nd: Rs. 7,000/- 3rd Rs. 4000
ELO 2251 -2399 Ist: Rs. 17,000/- 2nd: Rs. 11,000/- 3rd Rs. 6000
Best Women Ist: Rs. 14,000/- 2nd: Rs. 9,000/- 
Best Veteran
(over 50 years) Ist: Rs. 12,000/- 2nd: Rs. 7,000/-
Best Under 20: Ist: Rs. 14,000/- 2nd: Rs. 9,000/-
Best Under 16: Ist: Rs. 12,000/- 2nd: Rs. 7,000/-
Best Under 10: Ist: Rs. 12,000/- 2nd: Rs. 7,000/-
Best Delhi Player Ist: Rs. 7,000/-
Best Delhi Girl Ist: Rs. 7,000/-
Note: One player will be given one prize only.
1 $ (USD) = Indian Rs. 42.00. approx.
Entry Fee
For GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs Free
Rated 2400-2499 Rs. 2000/- Rated 2300-2399 Rs. 4000/-
Rated 2200-2299 Rs. 4200/- Rated 2000-2199 Rs. 5200/-
Rated 1800-1999 Rs. 5500/- Rated 1400-1799 Rs. 6500/-
Unrated Rs. 7200/-
Maximum entry for Delhi players Rs. 4000/-
Maximum entry for Delhi girls Rs. 2500/-
(Note: - Those Players who are registered with Delhi State Chess Association on or before 30.09.2008 will be considered for as Delhi Players)
No request towards waiver of entry fee will be entertained.
There will be a discount of 15% of entry fees for those who remit their entry fees on or before 30.11.2008.
The last date of entry: 31st December, 2008
Entries with late fee of Rs. 500 1st to 7th January 2009
Please note that this entry fee structure is valid only until 1st January 2009. Thereafter till 7th January 2009 the participants will have to pay Rs. 500/- extra. Entries will also be accepted at the venue till 20:00 Hrs. on 10th January 2009 with a late fee of Rs. 1,000/-. No request towards waiver of entry fee or waiver of late fee will be entertained.
Entries may be sent by DD (Delhi Cheques will also be accepted) favoring Capablanca Chess Club, payable at Delhi. Address for sending the entries is Mr. Bharat Singh Chauhan C/O Hotel KC PLAZA, 5588, Basant Road, Pharganj, New Delhi -110055
Registration:
AICF registration fee for 2008-09 is compulsory for all Indian participants. The registration fee of Rs. 250/- will be accepted at the venue for the convenience of the players.
Accommodation:
All participants will be provided free hotel accommodation on triple sharing basis. The accompanying persons will have to bear their own expenses.
Weather:
The Weather in Delhi during January is expected to be cold. The minimum / maximum temperature will be around 5/25 Degree Celsius.
Tournament Rules:
System of Play:
The tournament will be conducted as per FIDE Laws of Chess and FIDE Swiss System with 10 rounds.
Tie Break:
In case of a tie, the latest FIDE Rules shall come in to effect. The Cash prizes however will be shared.
