44th NATIONAL WOMEN CHALLENGERS
CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2017
(AICF Event Code: 164274 / KAR / 2017)
Organized by
MYSORE CHESS CENTER
on behalf of
United Karnataka Chess Association
All India Chess Federation
Supported by:
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS)
Date: 21.07.2017 to 29.07.2017
Venue:Mall of Mysore, M.G. Road
Opp. Race Course, Mysore
1.TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Players Arrival 20th July 06:00 PM
Players Meet 21st July 01:00 PM
Round 1
21st July
02:00 PM
nd
Round 2
22 July 09:00 AM
Round 3
22nd July 03:30 PM
Round 4
23rd July 09:00 AM
Round 5
24th July 09:00 AM
Round 6
Round 7
Round 8
Round 9
Round 10
Round 11
Prize Distribution
24th July
25th July
26th July
27th July
28th July
29th July
29th July
03:30 PM
09:00 AM
09:00 AM
09:00 AM
09:00 AM
09:00 AM
04:00 PM
2.Prize Fund:
3 Lakh Cash Prizes
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
6th Place
Rs.72,000
Rs.52,800
Rs.38,400
Rs.28,800
Rs.21,600
Rs.16,800
7th Place
8th Place
9th Place
10th Place
11th-20th Place
Rs.12,000
Rs.9,600
Rs.7,200
Rs.4,800
Rs.3,600
3.Eligibility for Participation:
1.Four players from every affiliated unit and every institutional members of AICF. If any
association fails to send its full quota, the vacancies so caused shall not be filled.
2.The top four players from 2016 National Women Challengers Championship other than WGM
and WIM.
3.The top two rankers from 2016 National Junior Girls Chess Championship.
4.The Champion of 2016 National U-17 Girls Chess Championship.
5.2016 World Champion in any girls/women category.
6.Top three finishers from 2016 Asian Women Championship.
7.2016 Asian Junior Girls Champion.
8.All WGMs and WIMs.
9.All Board prize winners from 2016 National Team Women Chess Championship.
10.A nominee of the Secretary of All India Chess Federation.
11. Special Entries
Any Player who remits the prescribed Special Entry fee of Rs. 5,000/- (for Ex- National Premier
and National ‘A’ players Rs. 2,500/-). All such entries should come through their respective
State Association / Affiliated Unit of AICF. However the AICF reserve the right to accept or
reject such entries without assigning any reason thereof.
12.Four players approved by the AICF will be permitted from areas where no State Association
exists.
13.The host Association UKCA shall be entitled to fill additional entries of two players.
14.If total numbers of entries is an odd number, then the host association may add one more
entry to make it an even number.
15.Only Indian Nationals are eligible to participate in this championship.
4.Entry Fees:
Ordinary
Rs.1500
Ex- National Women
Premier 'A'player
Rs.2500
Special
Rs.5000
Note: There will be 50% concession in entry fee for participants from North Eastern States and
Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
 All entries including Special entries should come through the concerned State Chess
Association/Institutional Members of AICF. However, the AICF will have the right to
accept or reject any entry without assigning any reason.
 The entry fee by a crossed Demand Draft drawn in favor of MYSORE CHESS CENTER
payable at Mysore along with the entry form should be sent to the following address:Mysore Chess Center, No.11, Swimming Pool Road, Opp. JSS Women’s College,
Saraswathipuram, Mysore.
 Entry fee may be Paid online (NEFT/IMPS/RTGS) to the following account and register
online at http://mysorechess.in.
MYSORE CHESS CENTER, Current A/c No. 5072000100048201, IFSC: KARB0000507,
Karnataka Bank, Siddhartha Nagar, Mysore.
Entries should be sent on or before 12th July 2017. A late fee of Rs. 250/- will be
collected on all entries received between 12th & 18th July, 2017. No entry will be
entertained after 18th July.
5. AICF Player’s Registration:
All participants in the 55th National Challengers Chess Championship must be registered with
AICF for the year 2017-18. Application forms are available in the website www.aicf.in. Those
who have already done registration with AICF should send proof for the same. Those who have
not registered with AICF for the year 2017-18 should send an amount of Rs.250/- towards AICF
registration fee along with the duly filled and signed AICF player’s registration form plus one
passport size photo.
6.DRESS CODE:
As per AICF regulations on Dress code for players participating in all the National
championships, all State Associations should send their players including special / Donor entry
players with proper uniform. Players should at least wear uniform T'Shirts / formal shirts (same
colour and with the name of the State printed prominently at the back and the state chess
emblem in the front left side). The name / logo of the sponsors can be permitted. Players
without proper uniform will not be permitted to take part in the championship. This will be
strictly enforced.
7. System of Play:
The championship will be played under FIDE laws of chess & FIDE Swiss System. Totally eleven
rounds shall be played.
Players from the same state should not be paired against each other in the last round of a
National championship, except National Premier and Women Premier. However, they may be
paired if there is no compatible opponent with the same point group or score group with a
maximum difference of 1 point.
8. Default time:
Default time for arriving to the chess board is 15 minutes.
9. Time Control:
Time control of 90 minutes of each for first 40 moves followed by 30 minutes each for the rest
of game with an increment of 30 seconds per move from move no.1
10. Chess Clocks:
Each participating association must provide at least two DGT chess clocks in working order for
every four players sent by that association in the championship.
11. Tie Break:
Following is the order of tie-break:
1) Direct encounter
2) Buchholz Cut 1
3) Buchholz
4) Sonneborn Berger
5) The greater number of wins
In case of tie, cash prizes will not be shared.
12. Tournament Committee:
The organizers will form a tournament committee for the smooth conduct of the National
Championship.
13.Protest:
Protests, if any, against the decision of the Chief Arbiter, shall be made in writing with a protest
fee of Rs. 1000/- within 30 minutes of the occurrence of the incident. The amount shall be
refunded if the appeal is upheld.
14.Appeals Committee:
Before the commencement of the championship, a five member Appeals Committee shall be
formed by the AICF / Organizer. All the members and reserves shall be from the different
states. No member of the Committee can vote on dispute in which a player from his own state
is involved and in such case(s), the reserves shall take his place in the committee. The decision
of the Appeals Committee is final and binding on players concerned.
15.Withdrawals:
If any player withdraws from the last two rounds in any National Championship on medical
grounds, he/she should undergo treatment by a Doctor recommended and supervised by the
tournament committee.
16.Disqualification:
No player shall leave the venue before the prize distribution function without the permission of
the Chief Arbiter. The participants disregarding this rule shall be suspended for one year.
17.Arrears:The affiliated Association must clear all arrears of affiliation fee / tournament
fee including those of current year of the AICF at the time of submitting the entries. Otherwise
the entries are liable to be rejected.
18.Interpretation:
For interpretation of the rules and deciding any point not covered by rules, the decision of the
Tournament Committee shall be final and binding. The Tournament Committee has every right
to make any additional or amendment to these rules, without notice. However, such
changes/or inclusion will be subject to AICF clearance. Such changes will, however be displayed
at the tournament hall.
19.LODGING:
Free dormitory accommodation will be provided from 20th July 06:00PM to 29th July to all
seeded/selected players and one accompanying official nominated by the concerned state
chess association. All others will have to make their own arrangement for their stay.
20. Boarding:
A lump sum of Rs.1000/- (Rupees One Thousand only) per player will be paid towards the
boarding expenses only to the players who play this championship under normal entry
(qualified and seeded players).
For further assistance please contact:
 Nagendra Muralidhar, Vice-President, UKCA
o Mob: +91 8123819220
 Mr. Hanumantha R, Joint-Secretary, AICF
o Mob: 7829700466
 Mr. Arvind Shastry, Secretary, UKCA
o Mob: 9611832665
 Mrs. Babita B, FIDE Arbiter
o Mob: 9480613517
 Ms. Jyothi P, Administrator, Mysore Chess Center
o Ph: 0821 4288437
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://mysorechess.in
With Best Compliments from
Mr. D. P. Anantha, President, United Karnataka Chess Association
44th National Women Challengers Chess
Championship 2017
To,
Date:
MYSORE CHESS CENTER
No.11, Swimming Pool Road
Saraswatipuram, Mysore – 570009
Dear Sir,
Sub: Entries for National Women Challengers Chess Championship 2017
Sl.
No.
Kindly enroll the entry of our players for the National Women Challengers Chess
Championship 2017. Entry fee has been paid by DD favoring MYSORE CHESS
CENTER Payable at Mysore. We understand that the Championship is held only
for All India Chess Federation (AICF) registered players. All the team members will
abide by the Rules and Regulations of the (AICF).
Player Name
FIDE
FIDE
Date Ordinary/
AICF Reg. for
Contact
Rating
ID
of
Special
2017-18
Number
Birth Entry Rs. &
DD No.
1
2
3
4
Please send following documents with this form.
1. Entry Fee Demand Draft in favor of Mysore Chess Center Payable at Mysore.
2. The proof of AICF Players registration for the year 2017-18.
……………………… State Chess Association
(Name of the Unit)
Affiliated to All India chess Federation
Secretary/Seal
UNITED KARNATAKA CHESS ASSOCIATION
26, Kanteerava Stadium, Kasturba Road Bangalore – 560001
(Affiliated to A.I.C.F.)
To,
The Divisional Commercial Superintendent,
Date:
Dear Sir,
Sub: Rail Concession certificate in connection with 44th National Women
Challengers Chess Championship 2017 to be held in Mysore, Karnataka from
July 21 to 29, 2017
This is certified that the following players and one official of the
____________________State Chess Association are entitled to participate in the
above mentioned Chess Championship.
Sl. No.
Name of the Player/Official
Date of Birth
We therefore, request the Rail Concession order may please be issued to them to
travel from _____________________ to Mysore (Karnataka) and back.
The game of Chess is recognized for Rail concession by the Railway Board by their
letter No.TC/11/2035/67, dated 5th April 1971.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
Arvind Shastry
General Secretary,
United Karnataka Chess Association