Late MLA Vinayak Nimhan Memorial One Day Rapid Chess Tournament 2025

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Late MLA Vinayak Nimhan Memorial One Day Rapid Chess Tournament 2025 TOURNAMENT 2025

Organised by

Someshwar Foundation (Sunny NImhan )

Date – 3rd August 2025

Conducted By-

Pune District Chess Association

Master Chess Academy

Venue – Govinda Garden Mangal Karyalay, Ward No. 8, Someshwar Corner, S No 17, Baner Rd, Someshwarwadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411021

Time Control – 15 minutes and 05 seconds increment from first Move (Default Time 15 Minutes) (No of

Rounds – 7/8 Rounds (Depending on number of players)

Timing – Players Meeting @ 9.00am
Total Prize Fund Rs. 1,00,000/-

OPEN GROUP
RankMain OpenUnratedHANDICAPPED/BlindFemaleAbove 50
113000+ Trophy1500+ Trophy1500+ Trophy1500+ Trophy1500+ Trophy
28000+ Trophy1000 + Medal1000 + Medal1000 + Medal1000 + Medal
36000+ Trophy750 + Medal750 + Medal750 + Medal750 + Medal
44000+ Medal
53000+ Medal
62000
71000
81000
9750
10750
Age Category
RankUnder 8Under 10Under 12Under 15
12000+ Trophy3000+ Trophy4000+ Trophy5000+ Trophy
21500+ Trophy2000+ Trophy2000+ Trophy3000+ Trophy
31000+ Medal1000+ Medal1000+ Medal1000+ Medal
4750+ Medal750+ Medal750+ Medal750+ Medal
5750+ Medal750+ Medal750+ Medal750+ Medal
6750750750750
7750750750750
8750750750750
9750750750750
10750750750750

Consolation Prizes:- All under 7 participants will get medal as a consolation prize

Tournament Entry Fee
Rs. 500/- (till 15th July 2025) Eary Bird
Rs. 600/- (16th July to 30th July 2025) Normal
Rs. 700/- (31st July & 1st August 2025) with Late fee 100/-
For Technical Queries WhatsApp
FA Gurujit Singh (Chief Arbiter ) M No. 7972393377

LAST DATE OF ENTRY:-
(Entries will be closed on 1st August 2025 at 6:00 pm Entries received after due period will not be accepted.

♟ Tournament Rules & Regulations🔹 General Rules:

  1. Latest FIDE rules will apply.
  2. Format: The tournament will be conducted under the Swiss system with 7/8 rounds, depending on the number of participants.
  3. Time Control: 15 minutes + 5 seconds increment per move from move one.
  4. Walkover Time: 15 minutes. Players arriving after this time will lose by forfeit.
  5. Reporting Time: All participants must report to the venue by 8:45 AM sharp for registration and confirmation.
  6. Players’ Meeting: A mandatory Players’ Meeting will be held at 9:00 AM. Important instructions and clarifications will be provided.
  7. First Round: The first round will commence immediately after the Players’ Meeting.
  8. Use of mobile phones or electronic devices during the game is strictly prohibited and may result in disqualification.
  9. Players must follow the instructions of arbiters and organizers at all times.
  10. The tournament will be officiated by certified arbiters.
  11. The decision of the Chief Arbiter shall be final and binding on all players.
  12. Any disputes must be reported immediately after the round. Late appeals may not be entertained.
  13. Pairings will be done using Swiss Manager / Swiss Software.
  14. Tie-breaks will be decided as per Cut1, Bucholz , Sonneborn Berger, Direct Incounter, No of victories.
  15. Players are expected to maintain discipline, sportsmanship, and decorum throughout the event.
  16. No electronic devices including all wrist watches are allowed by the players or spectators during the round in the playing venue.
    If such device found on body, during game then loss will be given to the player.
  17. Parents and coaches are not allowed in the playing area during the game.
  18. Participation Certificate will be provided to all players.
  19. Entries will be uploaded on chess-results.com every day between 10 to 10:30 pm.
  20. You can verify your name in next 2 days
  21. First round pairing will be displayed on 3rd August 2025 at 9 am

1) Tournament Director

Shri. Rajendra Konde 9822303540


2) Diksha Gadsing 7588022368
3) FA Gurujit Singh 7972393377

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