Prizes : Total Cash Prizes: Rs.
8,00,000/- (USD 20000 Appr.)
1st
Rs.1,60,000/-
2nd
Rs.
1,15,000/- 3rd
Rs. 75,000/-
4th
Rs.
50,000/-
5th Rs.
30,000/-
6th Rs.
20,000/- 7th
Rs. 17,000/-
8th
Rs.
15,000/-
9th Rs.
15,000/-
10th
Rs.
15000/-
11th
15th
Rs. 10,000/-each
Best Women
1st
Rs. 20,000/-
2nd Rs. 15,000/-
3rd Rs.
10000/-
Best Senior (over 50 years)
1st
Rs. 20,000/-
2nd Rs. 15,000/-
3rd Rs.
10000/-
Best Under-20
1st Rs.
10000/-
2nd Rs.
7500/-
3rd Rs.
5000/-
Best Under-20 (Girls)
1st
Rs. 10000/-
2nd Rs.
7500/-
3rd Rs.
5000/-
Best Under-18
1st
Rs. 6000/-
2nd Rs.
4000/-
3rd
Rs. 3000/-
Best Under-18 (Girls)
1st
Rs. 6000/-
2nd Rs.
4000/-
3rd
Rs. 3000/-
Best Under-16
1st
Rs. 6000/-
2nd Rs.
4000/-
3rd
Rs. 3000/-
Best Under-16(Girls)
1st
Rs. 6000/-
2nd Rs.
4000/-
3rd
Rs. 3000/-
Best Under-14
1st
Rs. 6000/-
2nd Rs.
4000/-
3rd
Rs. 3000/-
Best Under-14 (Girls)
1st
Rs. 6000/-
2nd Rs.
4000/-
3rd
Rs. 3000/-
Best Under-12
1st
Rs. 5000/-
2nd Rs.
3000/-
3rd
Rs. 2000/-
Best Under-12 (Girls)
1st
Rs. 5000/-
2nd Rs.
3000/-
3rd
Rs. 2000/-
Best Under l0
1st
Rs. 5000/-
2nd Rs.
3000/-
3rd
Rs. 2000/-
Best Under-10(Girls)
1st
Rs. 5000/-
2nd Rs.
3000/-
3rd
Rs. 2000/-
Best Under-8
1st
Rs. 5000/-
2nd Rs.
3000/-
3rd
Rs. 2000/-
Best Under-8(Girls)
1st
Rs. 5000/-
2nd Rs.
3000/-
3rd
Rs. 2000/-
Special Prize to the most number
of victories: Rs. 5000/-
Note: One player can be given
more than one cash prize but the players have to
specify their respective ‘category’ before the start
of the first round as per eligibility.
1
$ (USD) = Indian Rs. 40.00 approx.
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
Medals:
Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded in
Open, Seniors, Women, Under-20 (Boys and Girls),
Under-18 (Boys and Girls), Under-16 (Boys and
Girls), Under-14 (Boys and Girls), Under-12
(Boys and Girls) , Under-10
(Boys and Girls), Under-8 (Boys and Girls)
categories. The medal winners will be referred to as
Commonwealth Medallists.
Entry Fee:
Official entries Rs 3000/-{$75}
For GMs/IMs / WGMs/ WIMs Free
Rated 2401-2499
Rs.
1000/-
Rated 2300-2400
Rs.
3000/-
Rated 2200-2299
Rs.
5000/-
Rated 2000-2199
Rs.
8000/-
Rated 1801-1999
Rs.10000/-
Rated 1400-1800
Rs.12000/-
Unrated
Rs.25000/-
No request towards waiver of
entry fee will be entertained.
The last date of entry :
21st
November, 2007
Entries with late fee of Rs. 2000
1st
December, 2007
Please note that this entry fee structure is valid
only until 21st November 2007.
Thereafter till 1st
December 2007
the participants will have to pay Rs. 2000/- extra.
Entries may be sent by DD (Delhi
Cheques will also be accepted)
favoring
Delhi Chess Association,
payable at No.1874,
Outram lines.
Phulwari block, Kingsway camp New Delhi-110009,
India.
Entries:
Each Commonwealth country is eligible to field one
man, one woman, one junior girl
(Under-20), one
junior boy (Under-20) player and one boy and girl
each in under-8, 10, 12, 14, 16
and 18 as official entrants.
Their boarding and lodging will be provided free.
Other
entrants will
have to pay for the boarding and lodging @ Rs. 2500
(USD60Appr.) per day. Please note that, the
entry fee has to be paid by everyone unless
qualifying for a free entry under the ‘Entry fee’
section.
Registration:
All Foreign Participants and accompanying persons
will have to pay registration 100 euros per head.
This will include their transportation from airport
and back. AICF registration fee for
2007 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 foreign participants / accompanying persons are
required to stay in official
accommodation. The Indian players will be given
lodging only in hotels in Central Delhi @ Rs. 2000
(for 10 days) on a triple
sharing basis.
Weather:
The Weather in Delhi during
December is expected to be between cold and
pleasant. The minimum / Maximum temperature will be
around 10/25 Degrees Celsius.
Tournament Rules:
System of Play:
The tournament will be conducted
as per FIDE Laws of Chess and FIDE Swiss System. 10
rounds will be played.
Tie Break:
In case of a tie, the latest FIDE
Rules shall come in to effect. The Cash prizes
however will be shared.