G H Raisoni Memorial 39th National "B" Chess Championship, 2001, Nagpur

India's premier qualifying event, the National "B" Chess Championships is scheduled to be held at Nagpur, Maharashtra. The 39th edition of National "B" Chess Championship is organized by G H Raisoni Foundation, Nagpur on behalf of All India Chess Federation. The tournament is being conducted by Vidharba Chess Association, Nagpur, under the aegis of Maharashtra Chess Association, Mumbai.

Venue : G H Raisoni College of Engineering, Digdoh Hills, C R P F Gate No.3, Hingna Road, Nagpur - 440 016.

Date: 30 06 2001 to 14 07 2001

Schedule

Prizes

Eligibility

01) Each State Affiliated/Affiliated Unit and Special Members of the All India Chess Federation shall be entitled to send Four entries. If any Association/Affiliated Unit fails to send its full quota, the vacancies so caused shall not be filled.

02) Two players each, from the AICF recognized chess academies and special members.

03) The Host shall be entitled to field two players.

04) The first Twenty Two from the 38th National "B" championships held at Jamshedpur.

05) The first Two from the National U-25 chess championship held at Bangalore.

06) Current National Junior Champion.

07) The Winner and Runner up of the latest National "B" Women championship.

08) Current National Junior Girls champion.

09) Current World Champion in any category.

10) Current Asian Junior champion & first Three from last Asian Championship.

11) All International Masters above 2350 rating as per the January 2001 list.

12) All Board prize winners of the 24th National Team championship held at Nagpur.

13) Four players from the areas where no State Chess Association exists.

14) Any player who donates Rs 5000/- (Ex-National "A" players Rs 3500/-).

15) A nominee of the Hon. Secretary of the AICF.

16) All Women Grand Masters.

17) Player nominated by the Host Association, if the total entries is an odd number.

ONLY AICF REGISTERED PLAYERS ARE ELIGIBLE. 
THE AICF REGISTRATION FEE IS Rs 300/- PER YEAR & IT IS COMPULSORY.

Entry Fee

01) Rs 700/- player selected/seeded per participant specified as mentioned in Eligibility Col., except Sl. No. 14.

02) Rs 5000/- per participant specified as mentioned in Eligibility Col., Sl. No. 14. (Rs 3500/- per participant for former National "A" player).

Entry fee should be remitted by Demand Draft drawn in favour of Vidharba Chess Association, Nagpur and should be sent to Mr A A Bade, Working President, Vidharba Chess Association, 24, Pandey Layout, Khamla Road, Nagpur - 440 025.

Last Date of Entry Fee: 22 06 2001

Late Fee: Rs 200/- in addition to the Entry and Registration Fee will be accepted from 22 06 2001 to 29 06 2001.

General Rules and Regulations

01) The tournament will be played as per the laws of Chess and FIDE Swiss League system with updated modifications.

02) Tie Breaking rules are stipulated in the latest Tie breaking FIDE rules and regulations.

03) All protest should be lodged within one hour of the point of dispute in writing with a protest fee of Rs 500/-.

04) Rate of play will be 90 minutes for 40 moves and all unfinished games will be played in sudden finish system of 30 minutes.

05) Each participating unit must provide at least two chess clocks for every four player entered.

06) In case of all disputes the decision of the Tournament Committee shall be final and binding on all.

General

01) Free lodging will be provided for the following categories:

Outstation players in addition to the one official per state Association/Affiliated Unit.

Tournament Arbiters.

Office bearers of the AICF/MCA press personals.

For others - Rs 100/- per day at the venue itself, if intimated in advance.

02) Boarding will be provided on subsidised rates.

Morning - Tea & Breakfast

Afternoon - Lunch

Evening - Tea & Refreshment

Night - Dinner

Package deal Rs 60/- per day payable in advance for 14 days.

For more details contact:

01) Adv A A Bade, Working President, Vidharba Chess Association, 24, Pandey Layout, Khamla Road, Nagpur - 440 025 Ph: 265477 Email: vcanagpur@yahoo.com

02) T N Bahadure, Plot No 39, Vastu Puja Apartment, Opp Somalwar High School, Nikhalas Branch, Khamla, Nagpur - 440 025 Ph: 269917 (R)

03) Prof Ashok Dalvi, Project Director, G H Raisoni Foundation, C/o G H Raisoni College of Engineering, Digdoh Hills, CRPF Gate No 3, Hingna Road, Nagpur - 440 016 Ph: 35220 (O) 263185 (R) Fax: 32560 Email: trgpl@nagpur.dot.net.in, Website: www.ankushengg.com

Contact on emergency

01) Amar Vazalwar, President, Vidharba Chess Association, C/o Hotel aditya, Vazalwar colony, Dharampeth, Nagpur. Ph: 536608

02) Milind Marathe, Secretary, Vidharba Chess Association, 110, Sahakar Nagar, Khamla, Nagpur - 440 025. Ph: 260993 (R)

03) S S Soman Ph: 261324 (R) Email: somanss@rediffmail.com

04) S B Jamankar Ph: 746650