MPL 35th NATIONAL UNDER-9 OPEN & GIRLS CHESS

CHAMPIONSHIPS – 2022
Event Codes: 3 0 7 9 8 8 / 3 0 7 9 8 9 / M P / 2 0 2 2
Date: 25th December 2022 to 02nd January, 2023

Organized by
Indore Public School in collaboration
with All Indore Chess Association
Under the aegis of
MP Chess Ad-Hoc Committee
All India Chess Federation
Supported by
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India

AICF’s Official National Championships Sponsor

:Venue:

Indore Public School

Rajendra Nagar, A.B. Road, Indore (M.P) 452 012

Total Prize Fund: Rs. 5,00,000/-

: Accommodation Partner :

Indore Public School & IPS Academy

1. Tournament Schedule:

Particulars Date Day Time

Arrival 25-Dec.-2022 Sunday 10:00 hrs.

Technical Meeting 25-Dec.-2022 Sunday 13:30 hrs.

Inauguration 25-Dec.-2022 Sunday 14:00 hrs.

Round – 1 25-Dec.-2022 Sunday 15:00 hrs.

Round – 2 26-Dec.-2022 Monday 09:30 hrs.

Round – 3 26-Dec.-2022 Tuesday 15:30 hrs.

Round – 4 27-Dec.-2022 Tuesday 15:30 hrs.

Round – 5 28-Dec.-2022 Wednesday 09:30 hrs.

Round – 6 28-Dec.-2022 Thursday 15:30 hrs.

Round – 7 29-Dec.-2022 Friday 09:30 hrs.

Round – 8 30-Dec.-2022 Friday 09:30 hrs.

Round – 9 31-Dec.-2022 Saturday 09:30 hrs.

Round – 10 01-Jan.-2023 Sunday 09:30 hrs.

Round – 11 02-Jan.-2023 Monday 09:30 hrs.

Valedictory 02-Jan.-2023 15:30 hrs.

Monday
function

Departure 02-Jan.-2023 Monday 17:00 hrs.

2. Age Limit: Players should be born on or after 1.1.2013
3. Age Proof: Each participant must produce a valid certificate to prove his /her age. Certificates from
the Schools will not be accepted. Certificates should preferably be from the Panchayat, Municipality or
Corporation obtained soon after birth. 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 player alone will be
recognized and allowed to participate. No state association shall recommend any player who doesn’t
come under the above criteria.

However, player/state can appeal to AICF in this regard as per the notification published at
https://aicf.in/public-notice-dob-issue/ with undertaking and supporting documents.
If any doubt arises about the claimed age of a player, the Tournament Committee has the right to refer the
player during the championship for a due evaluation of age by competent medical experts. A player if declared
over-age by such experts shall not continue in the championship and the matter shall be reported to AICF.
Protest about the age of players may be made to the Chief Arbiter in writing along with a fee of Rs.5000/- per
player. This will not be refunded. No protest about over age of a player will be entertained after second round
of the championship.

Only the Coach or Manager deputed by the participating State Chess Association can lodge such protests. The
Tournament Committee has the right to decide the day, time and place for such medical evaluation of age.
AICF/Organizers will have the right to refer any player to the medical evaluation of age at any time during the
Championship. Players refusing to take the test as decided by the Tournament Committee shall be deemed to
havefailed the test and shall be disqualified from the Championship.

4. Prizes:

The cash prizes will be awarded to 20 players in each category amounting to Rs. 2,50,000/-as given below:

Prizes Open Girls

1 50,000/- 50,000/-

2 36,000/- 36,000/-

3 30,000/- 30,000/-

4 24,000/- 24,000/-

5 20,000/- 20,000/-

6 14,000/- 14,000/-

7 12,000/- 12,000/-

8 10,000/- 10,000/-

9 8,000/- 8,000/-

10 6,000/- 6,000/-

11 to 20 4,000/- each 4,000/- each

5. Eligibility: Subject to age limit, the following players can participate:

Two players in each category from every affiliated State Association of AICF. If any association fails to
send its quota, the vacancies so caused will not be filled.

Top four players from 2021 National Under-9 Open & Girls Chess Championships (held in 2022) are
eligible to participate as seeded players in their respective categories subject to age stipulation.

World Champion in any over the board category from the year 2019 subject to age stipulation.

Current over the Board National Champion in any higher category subject to age stipulation

Any other player who remits the prescribed special entry fee of Rs.6,250/-. Such entries should come
through the respective affiliated State Association

Host MP Chess Ad-Hoc Committee is entitled to fill two additional players in each category.

The AICF Secretary has a discretionary seat in each category in this Championship
Two players in each category approved by AICF will be permitted from areas where No State
Association exists.
If the number of participants at the start of the championship is an odd number in a category, the host
association can add one entry to make it even.
Open: Maharashtra – 3, Puducherry – 2, Telangana – 1.
Girls: Karnataka – 3, Tamil Nadu – 2, Telangana – 1.

Only Indian nationals are eligible to participate in the championships.

In addition to the above, three additional entries from the state which won `Gold, two entries from the
State which won the Silver and one additional entry from the State which won the Bronze in the National
Under-8 Chess Championships 2021 (held in 2022) shall be accepted.
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 (as regards special/donor entry players, the respective state chess associations may collect the cost of the
Uniform from the players).Players should at least wear uniform T Shirts/formal shirts (same color and brand 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. Girls/Women have also to be given appropriate uniform. The above
rule will also be applicable to Special units. Players without proper uniform will not be permitted to take part in
the championship. This will be strictly enforced.
7. Entries/Entry Fee: All entries including special entries should come through the concerned State
Association. The entry form should be sent together with attested copy of original date of birth certificate
(Birth Certificates from Panchayat / Municipality/Corporation only accepted).

Entry Fee Structure:

Ordinary entry: Rs.1250/-
(Rupees one thousand two hundred and fifty only)

Special entry: Rs.6250/-

(Rupees six thousand two hundred and fifty only)

There will be a 50% concession in entry fee for participants from North Eastern States and Andaman &
Nicobar Islands.
Entry fee will be accepted strictly online through: https://prs.aicf.in/entry.
For clarification & guidance regarding submission of entries.
please contact: [email protected]
8. Late fee: Please note that the entry fee structure is valid till 10th December, 2022. Thereafter, a
late fee of Rs.250/- per player will be levied. No entry will be entertained after 19th December, 2022 (up to
17:00 hrs).

9. System of Play: The Championship will be played under FIDE’s Laws of Chess and the Swiss
system. A total of eleven rounds shall be played.

Players from the same state shall not be paired against each other in the last round. 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. It is applicable only forthe top 50% score of the penultimate round.

10. Default Time: Default time for arriving to the chessboard is 15 minutes.

11. Time Control: The rate of play shall be 90 minutes with an increment of 30 seconds per move from
move number one.

12. Chess Clocks: Each participating State Chess Association must provide at least one clock in working
order for every two players entered into the Championship.

13. Tie Break: Following is the order of tie-breaks:

(a) Buchholz Cut1
(b) Buchholz
(c) Sonneborn Berger
(d) Direct encounter
(e) The greater number of wins (forfeit included)
(f) The greater number of wins by black. In case
of tie, cash prizes will not be shared.

14. Draw Agreement: Players shall not agree for a draw without the consent of the arbiter, before each
player makes 30 moves.
15. Protest: Protest, if any, against the decision of the Chief Arbiter shall be made in writing with a protest
fee of Rs.3000/- within 30 minutes of the occurrence of the incident. The protest fee will be refunded if the appeal
is up held.
16. Appeals Committee: Before the commencement of the tournament, a five-member appeals committee
shall be formed by the AICF/organizers. All the members and reserves shall be from different states. No member
of the Committee can vote on a dispute in which a player from his own state is involved and, in such case(s) the
reserve member(s) shall take his place in the committee.

17. Tournament Committee: The organizers will form a tournament committee for the smooth conduct of
the National Championship.

18. Interpretation: For interpretation of the rule(s) and deciding any point not covered by the above rules of
the tournament, the decision of the Tournament Committee shall be final and binding on all. The Tournament
Committee has every right to make any addition or amendment to these rules, without notice. However, such
changes or inclusion will be subject to AICF clearance. Such changes will, however, be displayed in the
tournament hall.

19. Withdrawal: 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.
 20. Disqualification: No participant will leave the venue before the Prize Distribution function without the
permission of the Chief Arbiter. The participants disregarding this rule will be suspended for one year.

21. Registration of Players with AICF: All participants in the National Championship shall be registered
with AICF for the year 2022-23 before the registration on AICF Online portal for the entries. Online AICF
registration can be done at the website www.aicf.in/players

22. Arrears: All arrears of affiliation fee/tournament fee including those of the current year must be cleared
by the affiliated Association at the time of submitting the entries; otherwise, the entries are liable to be rejected.

23. Electronic Devices: All electronic items including wrist watches (all type of watches) are not allowed in
the tournament hall. Players in possession of the items will be declared lost.

Accommodation: Free dormitory accommodation will be provided to all the selected and seeded players and
one Manager from each state. For assistance contact Mr. Ravi Dharkar (M) 91110 19161 (IPS Boys Warden) &
for Girls Mrs. Renu Sharma (M) 99268 63161 (IPS Girls Warden)

For special entries and accompanying persons they will have to make their own arrangement for stay or they
can contact.

Mr. Pratik Hardiya: 97532 22240

Mr. Aamir Ansari: 97524 45274

24. Boarding: A lump sum of Rs.1,500/- (Rupees fifteen hundred only) will be paid by the AICF towards
the boarding expenses, only to the affiliated State Associations seeded and selected players who play this
championship under normal entry fee.

25. Existing provisions of Income-Tax as on date of the championship are applicable for prize money.

26. Pure vegetarian food will be available on payment basis inside the campus. (Please fill this form in
advance: (https://forms.gle/MPR9D8hiNxxbjVsBA) Name: Mr. Pathak Mob: 94247 61000

COVID PROTOCOL
1. All players are required to mandatorily adhere the Covid Protocol issued by Government of
India/Government of Andhra Pradesh from time to time during championships.
2. Players have to sign the Self Declaration form on their arrival with respect to Covid-19.
3. All players are required to maintain social distancing and hand sanitization at all times.
4. Wearing of mask is mandatory at all times when the player is inside tournament hall.
5. Any symptomatic players will be removed from the championship as a pre- caution. All players are
obliged to obey this rule and no protest can be made against this decision of Organizing Committee.
6. All officials and arbiters will be fully vaccinated.

7. Sanitization of chess boards and chess pieces will be carried out at regular intervals.
8. Parents and accompanying persons are not allowed inside tournament hall at all times.
9. Organizers take all the measures for safe championship environment. However, in case any
untoward situation arises, the players will not ask damages from Organizers/All India Chess
Federation.
10. Due to any unforeseen scenario, if the event needs to be cancelled, then AICF’s obligation is limited
to refunding the entry fee paid by the players.
 11. By enrolling for the events, the players abide by all the terms and conditions of the championship for
participation.
FOR ASSISTANCE PLEASE CONTACT:

Mr. Shailendra Pable – 90090 43475 Marathi & English

Mr. Venkatraman Krishnaiah – 94250 74974 Tamil, Telugu & English
Mr. Sumit Upmanyu – 96852 20198 English
Mr. Rajendra Chimnani – 98277 58400 Tournament Hall In-charge
IA Sunil Soni – 98272 84986 Technical Support
FA Yash Tulapurkar – 89595 77916 Technical Support
Mr. Amit Shrivas – 93101 35205 Social Media In-Charge
Mr. Sukhpal Singh Kalsi – 81030 94311 Indore Railway Station In-charge
Mr. Sunil Panwar – 98267 28488 Protocol In-Charge
Mr. Vivek Vishwakarma – 88154 01670 Print Media In-Charge
Mr. Yagnesh Pathak – 99778 03832 IPS Academy Sports Officer
Mr. Yogesh Mohite – 97701 43539 Volunteers In-Charge
Mr. Prakash Sharma – 98267 08161 IPS Transport In-Charge
Mr. Sachin Rathore – 97533 41745 In case of Emergency

Email (Admin. matters): [email protected]

Email (Registration): [email protected]

Organizing Committee
Patron
Ar. Achal Choudhary

Tournament Director
Mr. Anil Fatehchandani – 94250 56676 (Whatsapp Only)
Dr. Sunil Somani – 99811 08405

Organizing Secretary
IM Akshat Khamparia – 94258 59192
Email: [email protected]

MP Chess Ad-Hoc Committee

Mr. Diljeet Khanna (Vice President AICF)
Mr. Gurmeet Singh (Chairman)
IM Akshat Khamparia (Convenor)
Mr. Anil Fatehchandani
IA Yashpal Arora

ABOUT THE VENUE (Indore Public School)

https://www.indorepublicschool.org

HOW TO REACH THE VENUE

https://goo.gl/maps/9qk8mdchXmRhF3Xr9
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Distance from Sarwate Bus Stand – 10 Kms

Distance from Railway Station – 10 Kms
Distance from Airport – 11 Kms

Places to Visit in Nearby Indore:

• Rajwada Palace
• Laal Bagh Palace
• Khajrana Ganesh Mandir
• Ujjain Mahakal Mandir
• Mandu
• Maheshwar
• Omkareshwar

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Indore
 MESSAGE

AR. ACHAL CHOUDHARY

(Director: Indore Public School)

It is an absolute pleasure for me to be hosting the 35th National U-09 Open and Girls Chess Nationals,
2022 for the first time in Madhya Pradesh at Indore Public Group of Institutions. Not surprisingly, this
has been one of the favorite venues for all the Chess players.

“Ideas are the currency of the 21st century” with this concept in mind and a desire to make a difference
in my hometown, Indore, Indore Public School was established to meet the long felt need for an ideal
school which would provide quality education through innovative methods. This venue has a great
history as so many Chess enthusiasts have engraved their name on the Champion's trophy from here. I
am sure that you are going to witness some exceptional performances once again over the course of this
tournament.

Since its inception in 1987, Indore Public School has been a pioneer and trendsetter in school education
setting unique benchmarks. It’s innovative practices and systems were made mandatory and adopted by
other schools. Our curriculum is carefully thought out strategy to make a child’s academic career more
fulfilling and rewarding. We strive to provide quality education with the help of finest faculty, latest
technology and teaching aids. As per our motto “Care, Capacity, Capability” we pledge to shape the
future of our students to enable them to face the challenges of tomorrow and lead the society and nation.

Ar. Achal Choudhary