4th Mt. Gaurishankar-2017

4^th Mount Gaurishankar International Open Chess Tournament-2017

10-15 October (24-29 Asoj 2073)

Place:

Bhimeshwor Municipality, Charikot, Dolakha, Nepal

CASH PRIZE

Nrs. 3,33,000/-

Tournament Details:

Arrival/Reporting: 10^th October, Tuesday after 12:00PM

Technical Briefing:     10^th October, Tuesday @07:30PM

Round Time Table:

Date	Day	Time		Round/Program
11th Oct. 2017	Wednesday	08:30 AM		Round 1
11th Oct. 2017	Wednesday	14:00 PM		Round 2
12th Oct. 2017	Thursday	08:30 AM		Round 3
12th Oct. 2017	Thursday	14:00 PM		Round 4
13th Oct. 2017	Friday	08:30 AM		Round 5
13th Oct. 2017	Friday	14:00 PM		Round 6
14th Oct. 2017	Saturday	08:30 AM		Round 7
14th Oct. 2017	Saturday	14:00 PM		Round 8
15th Oct. 2017	Sunday	08:30 AM		Round 9
15th Oct. 2017	Sunday	13:00 PM		Prize Distribution

Cash Prize Details:

Champion:  Rs. 60,000/-

2^nd:Rs. 40,000/-                             3^rd:Rs. 25,000/-

4^th:Rs. 20,000/-                              5^th:Rs. 15,000/-

6^th:Rs. 12,000/-                              7^th:Rs. 11,000/-

8^th:Rs. 10,000/-                              9^th:Rs. 9,000/-

10^th:Rs. 8,000/-                      11^th-15^th:Rs. 7,000/-

Category Prizes:(Minimum 5 points)

Best Women:                      1^st Rs. 7,000/-

Best Veteran S55:              1^st Rs. 6,000/-

Best ELO 1000-1399:       1^st Rs. 6,000/-

Best ELO 1400-1599:       1^st Rs. 6,000/-

Best ELO 1600-1799:       1^st Rs. 6,000/-

                Best ELO 1800-1999:       1^st Rs. 6,000/-

Best Unrated:                      1^st Rs. 5,000/-

Best U11 :                Boys: Rs. 5,000/-    Girls: Rs. 5,000/-

Best U13 :                Boys: Rs. 5,000/-    Girls: Rs. 5,000/-

Best U15 :                Boys: Rs. 5,000/-    Girls: Rs. 5,000/-

Specially Reserved Prizes:

    Best Province-3:                        Rs. 5,000/-

Best Province-3 Women:       Rs. 3,000/-

    Best Dolakha:                             Rs. 5,000/-

Best Dolakha Women             Rs. 3,000/-

Special Age Group Prizes:(Medals & Certificates only)

Best U11/U13/U15 Dolakha:                  Boys & Girls Separately

Best U11/U13/U15 Province 3:             Boys & Girls Separately

·       Cash Prize will not be shared.

·       10% of cash prize will be deducted as per NCA rule.

·       One player will be given one (higher) prize only.

·       Medal will be given to all prize winners & Certificates to all.

Entry Fees:

Foreign Players:                             Rs. 4,000/-

Foreign Women Players:               Rs. 3,500/-

Nepali Players:                               Rs. 2,500/-

Nepali Women Players:                 Rs. 2,000/-

Dolakha Players:                            Rs. 1,000/-

Dolakha Women & U15:                Rs. 500/-

·       No request towards waiver of entry fee will be entertained.

The Last date of Entry:                   5^th October 2017 (Asoj 19)

Entries with late fee of Rs. 500/-    10^th October 2017 till 07:00PM

Tournament Rules:

System of Play:

The tournament will be conducted as per FIDE Laws of Chess and FIDE Swiss System with 9 rounds. Swiss Manager software will be use for pairing.

Time Control:

90 minutes plus 30 second increment from move 1.

Tie Break:

In case of a tie, the latest FIDE Rules shall come in effect.

Accommodation:

All out station players will be arranged free lodging on sharing basis. The accompany persons have to pay Rs. 2,000/-.

Weather:

The weather during October expected be pleasant (20-28).

Eligibility:

The tournament is open to all.

Exchange Rate:

1 US$ = Nrs. 100/- approx.

100 Indian Rupees = 160/- Nrs. (fixed)

In Case of Emergency:

Umesh KC, IA/NI: Tournament Director

Mobile: +977-98510-54329, +977-98014-54329,  +977-97410-46770

E-mail: umeshcha@gmail.com

Blog:  nepal-chess.blogspot.com

VJAY CHESSV