Event Details

Organizer: KCT's Krishna CBSE School, Karad

(In collaboration with Karad City Chess Association)

Tournament Director: Karad Taluka Sports Officer - Smt. Sangeeta Jagtap & Karad Taluka Sports In-charge - Mr. Mahendra Bhosale

Chief Arbiter: FA Yash Lohana (Director - Karad City Chess Association)

Tournament Details

Format

To be decided based on Total Number of Entries

Parings - Swiss Format / Round Robin

Time Control: Rapid - Up to 30 Minutes for both players

Total Rounds: Up to 7

Sections

Girls Selection

1. U14 Girls Individual Rapid Swiss Tournament - 6 Rounds Swiss

2. U17 Girls Individual Rapid Swiss Tournament - 5 Rounds Swiss

3. U19 Girls Individual Rapid Swiss Tournament - Round Robin

Boys Selection

4. U14 Boys Individual Rapid Swiss Tournament

5. U17 Boys Individual Rapid Swiss Tournament

6. U19 Boys Individual Rapid Swiss Tournament

Tournament will have 6 Sections as mentioned above

Rules

Tie Break Rules (According to the rules prescribed by AICF)

• Swiss Format

1. Buchholz Cut-1 (Bottom)

2. Buchholz

3. Sonneborn-Berger

4. Direct Encounter

5. Greater Number of Wins (including Forfeits)

6. Number of Wins with Black Pieces (including Forfeits)

• Round Robin Format

1.  Direct Encounter

2. Sonneborn-Berger

3. Greater Number of Wins (including Forfeits)

4. Number of Wins with Black Pieces (including Forfeits)

(as per latest regulations, no virtual opponents are considered, and pre-determined forfeits are treated as regular games)

Tournament Rules:

• To avoid stalling of games, if a player does not make any move in 5mins, the opponent may call the arbiter. (Note: This is used in events where Chess Clocks are not available and Limited Time is available)

• No wrist watches, or any electronics are allowed. if found, the player looses the match instantly.

• Appeals :

The Chief Arbiter Decision will be final & binding to all. In case of any discrepancy, the matter will be handed over to the Appeals Committee. Details of this committee will be infomred during the Players’ meeting before the start of the First Round.

• Default Walkover Time: 10mins

General Rules and Regulations:

• All Standard AICF & FIDE Rules are applicable

• Note that this is not a FIDE Rating Event

• Minimum Moves before Draw by agreement can be declared is 25

Schedule:

• Girls Selection - 2025.08.29, (Friday) 10:00 AM IST Onwards

• Boys Selection - 2025.08.30, (Saturday) 10:00 AM  IST Onwards

Day Plan

Reporting Time: 9:00AM IST

Inauguration: 10:00AM IST

Players Meeting: 10:30 AM IST

Tournament Begins: 11:00 AM IST

(Lunch Break will be provided)

Prize Distribution will be held immediately after the conclusion of the tournament

Prizes and Awards:

Top 5 players of each category will be selected and awarded with prizes

Check-in Details

Date: 29 August 2025 (Friday) to 30 August 2025 (Saturday)

Venue: KCT's Krishna CBSE School

Koyna Vasahat, Malkapur, Karad (IN-415539)

Location: 754C+C7W, Koyna Vasahat, P.O, Malakapur, Karad, Malkapur, Maharashtra 415539 | 17°15'21.5"N 74°10'14.8"E | https://maps.app.goo.gl/rtEmryoXUsaHwpym9

Registration:

Through School, as per Government Rules, and Organizer Rules 

Contact Person:

Smt. Pratidnya Mane (Sports In-charge - Krishna CBSE School)

(+91) 9921080031

FA Yash Lohana (Chief Arbiter & Director - Karad City Chess Association)

(+91) 8856947318