64 Squares Rating Tournament in Sri Lanka

Thursday, 06 January 2011 11:04

On behalf of the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka, the 64 Squares International Chess Academy is organizing The 64Squares Chess Challenge 2011, an Open International Rating Chess Championship with a total prize fund of nearly Rs.350,000 /=. Download regulations.

To make the event more competitive and provide unrated players more opportunity to get a rating this will be a 10 round Open.

Venue : National Institute of Co-orperative Development

Polgolla, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Schedule: 14^th Jan – Arrival

15^th Jan – Round 1 & 2

16^th Jan – Round 3 & 4

17^th Jan – Round 5 & 6

18^th Jan – Round 7 & 8

19^thJan – Round 9 ,10 & PDF

20^th Jan - Departure

Eligibility : Open for all

Prizes :

Champion - Trophy, Gold Medal & Rs. 50,000/=

1^st Runner up - Silver Medal & Rs. 30,000/=

2^nd Runner up - Bronze Medal & Rs. 20,000/=

4^th & 5^th - Rs. 10,000/= each

6^th to 10^th - Rs. 5,000/= each

Best Girls

Champion - Trophy, Gold Medal & Rs. 10,000/=

1^st Runner up - Silver Medal, Rs. 6000/=

2^nd Runner up - Bronze Medal Rs. 4000/=

4^th place – chess book

5^th place – chess book

Best Unrated Player

Champion - Gold Medal & Rs. 5,000/=

1^st Runner up - Silver Medal & Rs. 3,000/=

2^nd Runner up - Bronze Medal & Rs. 2,000/=

Best Under 15 Boys & Girls separately

Champion - Gold Medal & Rs. 5,000/=

1^st Runner up - Silver Medal & Rs.2,000/=

2^nd Runner up - Bronze Medal & Rs. 1,500/=

4^th place – chess book

5^th place – chess book

Best Under 12 Boys & Girls separately

Champion - Gold Medal & Rs. 5,000/=

1^st Runner up - Silver Medal & Rs.2,000/=

2^nd Runner up - Bronze Medal & Rs. 1,500/=

4^th place – chess book

5^th place – chess book

Best Under 10 Boys & Girls separately

Champion - Gold Medal & Rs. 5,000/=

1^st Runner up - Silver Medal & Rs.2,000/=

2^nd Runner up - Bronze Medal & Rs. 1,500/=

4^th place – chess book

5^th place – chess book

Best Under 8 Boys & Girls separately

Champion - Gold Medal & Rs. 5,000/=

1^st Runner up - Silver Medal & Rs.2,000/=

2^nd Runner up - Bronze Medal & Rs. 1,500/=

4^th place – chess book

5^th place – chess book

Best Player - Rating category 1800 to 2000

Champion - Gold Medal & Rs.5,000/=

1^st Runner up - Silver Medal & Rs. 3,000/=

2^nd Runner up - Bronze Medal & Rs. 2,000/=

Best Player - Rating category 1600 to 1800

Champion - Gold Medal & Rs. 5,000/=

1^st Runner up - Silver Medal & Rs. 3,000/=

2^nd Runner up - Bronze Medal & Rs. 2,000/=

Best Player - Rating category less than 1600

Champion - Gold Medal & Rs. 5,000/=

1^st Runner up - Silver Medal & Rs. 3,000/=

2^nd Runner up - Bronze Medal & Rs. 2,000/=

Another awards for some outstanding performances...this will be selected by the organizing committee.

All participants will be provided with certificates.

Accommodation : All players with more than 2300 ELO rating will be provided accommodation with three meals. All those who needs A/C Accommodation has to pay an extra fee of 10 $ per night.

Local outstation players can be accommodated with a nominal charge.

Entry Fee

Local Players:-

Players having a rating of above 2200 are free.

Rating category 2100 - 2200 : Rs. 500/=

Rating category 2000 to 2100: Rs. 1,000/=

Rating category 1800 to 2000 : Rs. 2,500/=

Rating category 1600 to 1800 : Rs. 3,000/=

Rating category less than 1600 : Rs. 3,500/=

Unrated players : Rs. 4,500/=

Foreign Players:-

All players having a rating of above 2300 are free.

Rating category 2200 - 2300 : Rs. 1000/=

Rating category 2100 to 2200: Rs. 1,500/=

Rating category 2000 to 2100 : Rs. 2,000/=

Rating category 1800 to 2000 : Rs. 3,000/=

Rating category 1600 to 1800 : Rs. 4,000/=

Rating category less than 1600 : Rs. 4,500/=

Unrated players : Rs. 5,000/=

64 Squares International Chess Academy members has a Rs.1000/= Discount on their Entry Fee.(Only who currently having memberships)

All amounts are in Sri Lankan Rupees.

Late fee of Rs. 1000/= will be charged for the entries received after 10^th of Jan 2011. This applies for rated players, whom can do registration even via Email, as well.

All the foreign players will be provided free transport facilities from Airport to Hotel and Hotel to Airport

All Inquiries & entries to Technical Matters:

Mr. Rajeendra Kalugampitiya Mr. Luxman Wijesuriya

Chairman, Organizing Committee, Hony. Secretary CFSL,

Director- 64 sica, Telephone : 0715397829

120 A , Kahalla Road, Fax : 0112650622

Katugastota, Sri Lanka. Email:

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Also can register with the relevant entry fee:

Mr. Asela Prabajith – 0772344740

(Kandy)

Mr.Nuwan Malinda- 0716308129

(Kandy)

Mr.Werochana Perera - 0717400249

(Kurunegala)

Mr.Shamin de Moraes - 0712297180

(Gampaha)

Mr.Rajiv Thilakarathne - 0715489286

(Anuradhapura/Pollonnaruwa)

Mr.Naditha Amarakoon – 0775792372

(Colombo)

Mr.Jagath Ketalawala-0715130654

(Kegalle)

Mr. Ruwantha Lakshan- 0713076545

(Colombo)

Mr.Asiri Peramunugama – 0772273352

(Negambo)

Mr.Lasitha Subash - 0714972314

(Galle)

Mr.Dayal Siriwardane-034-5674333

(Kalutara)

Be a part of this great Chess event!

Rajeendra Kalugampitiya

Chairman, Organizing Committee

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