Lahore to host Punjab Qualifying Fide Rated Chess Championship 2020

The Punjab Qualifying Fide Rated Chess Championship 2020 will be organized by Chess Association of Punjab (CAP) in collaboration with Chess Federation of Pakistan (CFP) and under the Umbrella of Asian Chess Federation (ACF) and World Chess Federation (FIDE).

The championship is schedule to be held form 13-15th March at Pakistan Sports Board Coaching Centre near Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

Top 10 players of the championship from each category shall qualify to represent Punjab in 32nd National Chess Championship 2020.

Participation:

All the participants, with no exemption, must be registered member of Chess Federation of Pakistan (CFP) and must have Fide ID number to take part in the competition.

Entry Fee: PKR 1,000/- Only

Time Control & System of Play: 

The Championship shall be played according to swiss league system with 07 rounds. The time control will be 60 minutes with a 30 seconds increment for every move played starting from the move one. The Championship shall be rated by World Chess Federation (FIDE).

Accommodation:

All official/ invited players shall be provided free accommodation at Pakistan Sports Board Coaching Centre Lahore from 13th March (day of arrival) to 15th March (day of departure) 2020.

Enquirers: Mr. Muhammad Shafiq 0321 4071658 or Mr. Ghulam Abbas 0301 653524

Competition Rules: 

1. Any player who will not arrive at his board 40 minutes after the start of the session shall lose the game.

2. To maintain the score sheet is mandatory.

3. Players cannot leave the playing hall without the permission of the Chief Arbiter.

4. Mobile phones or any electronic device in the playing hall in any case shall not be allowed.

Registration:

Open entrants can pay entry fee though following moods till 12th March.

(Players who are not registered with Chess Federation of Pakistan (don’t have Fide ID). In case of new registration, a copy of CNIC/ Passport or B-form must be submitted along with the fee).

Bank transfer:

Muhammad Shafique: 0492 1130 2100 1723 MCB

Jazz Cash: 03214071658

After the payment send the receipt (a copy of CNIC/ Passport or B-form in case of new registration) to [email protected] to confirm your registration.

Prizes:

1st Prize : PKR 10,000/- + Sheild

2nd Prize : PKR 5,000/- + Sheild

3rd Prize : PKR 3,000/- + Sheild

4th Prize : PKR 1,000/-

5th Prize : PKR 1,000/-

6th Prize : PKR 1,000/-

7th Prize : PKR 1,000/-

8th Prize : PKR 1,000/-

9th Prize : PKR 1,000/-

10th Prize : PKR 1,000/-

Software: Swiss manager pairing software shall be used.

Tournament Chairman: 

Mr. Abdus Salim (Chairman Chess Federation of Pakistan)

Chief Organizer: 

Mr. Ghulam Abbas (President Chess Association of Punjab)

Organizer: 

Mr. Amjad Hafeez Bajwa

Tournament Director: 

Mr. Muhammad Shafiq (Joint Secretary Chess Association of Punjab)

Arbiters:

1. Mr. Wasif Nisar - IA (Chief Arbiter)

2. Mr. Muhammad Saad - FA ( Arbiter)

3. Mr. Syed Ahmad Mujtaba Gillani ( Arbiter)

4. Mr. Ahmad Kamal ( Arbiter)