Tournament Info

Eight Square Chess Academy cordially invites all chess enthusiasts to the 3rd International FIDE Rated (Below 1700) Chess Tournament 2026.

• Event Details:
 - AICF Event Code: 485052/TN/2026
 - TNSCA Approval No: RR-20/CHE/26-27
 - Total Prize Fund: ₹5,00,000/- + 3 Bikes + Trophies & Category Prizes
 - System of Play: 9 Rounds Swiss System (FIDE Rated)
 - Time Control: 30 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move from move no. 1
 - Top Boards will be broadcast live on DGT.
 - E-Certificates will be provided to all participants.

• Key Contacts:
 - Ms. Sivaranjani S (Tournament Director): +91 9626764649 / +91 9150442252
 - Mr. Arun Seshadhri S R: +91 9345991867
 - Chief Arbiter: IA Arasu B
 - Email: chessacademy32@gmail.com

Terms & Conditions

1. Eligibility: Open to all players rated below 1700. Players who finished 1st or 2nd in any rating-restricted tournament are not eligible for rating-restricted events for 1 year. The AICF 36-month threshold rule applies.
2. System of Play & Rules: Latest FIDE rules and Swiss System apply across 9 rounds.
3. Default Time: 15 minutes from the scheduled start of each round.
4. Tie-Break: Buchholz tie-break system will be applied. Cash prizes and trophies will not be shared.
5. Compulsory Registrations (2026-2027):
  - AICF Registration: Compulsory for all Indian players (Fee: ₹300/- via aicf.in).
  - TNSCA Registration: Compulsory for Tamil Nadu players (Fee: ₹150/- via registration.tamilchess.com).
  - Chennai DCA Registration: ₹75/- (compulsory for Chennai district players).
6. Wrist Watches: As per AICF regulations, wristwatches of any type are strictly prohibited in the playing hall.
7. Prize Collection: Winners must be present in person to collect their prize at the Prize Distribution function. No proxies or third-party collections allowed.
8. Protests & Appeals: Any protest against arbiter decisions must be submitted in writing within 15 minutes along with a fee of ₹1,000/-.
9. Rights of Admission: The organizers (AICF / TNSCA / CDCA / Eight Square Chess Academy) reserve all rights of admission.