STARWARZ OPEN FIDE RATED

ChEss toUrnamEnt 2022

Organised by:
CognizanCE EntErprisEs pvt ltd, CoChin, KErala
UndEr thE aEgis of CaK & ECa

From 13th August 2022

to
Prize Fund: INR. 10,00,000
The biggest in Kerala !
17th August 2022

TOTAL PRIZES : 191

Venue:
CASH PRIZE : 76
LULU Mall, Edappally
Cochin, Kerala TROPHIES : 115

Venue Partner
 Event details

Activity Date Time Activity Date Time

Inauguration 13th August 09.30 am 6th Round 15th August 02.00 pm

Players meet 13th August 10.30 am 7th Round 16th August 09.00 am

1st round 13th August 11.00 am 8th Round 16th August 02.00 pm

2nd round 13th August 04.15 pm 9th Round 17th August 09.00 am

Prize
3rd round 14th August 09.00 am Distribution 17th August 02.30 pm
function

4th round 14th August 02.00 pm

5th Round 15th August 09.00 am

Please note: Attendance is mandatory at the prize distribution to receive the prize.
The event will be organised at two separate spacious places in the venue to avoid crowd.
Outside food will not be allowed inside the venue.

Organised by: Cognizance Enterprises Pvt Ltd, Cochin, Kerala

Under The Aegis Of Cak & Eca
 STARWARZ OPEN FIDE RATED CHESS TOURNAMENT 2022

PRiZe stRuCtuRe - total PRiZe FunD-Rs 10,00,000/-

RANK PRIZE RANK PRIZE RANK PRIZE CATEGORY BOY+ GIRL+
1 1,05,000 + 11 10,000 21 6,000 U7 10 10
2 75,000 + 12 10,000 22 6,000 U9 10 10
3 50,000 + 13 10,000 23 6,000 U11 10 10
4 35,000 14 10,000 24 6,000 U13 10 10
5 25,000 15 10,000 25 6,000
U15 10 10
6 15,000 16 8,000 26 6,000
U5 5 5
7 15,000 17 8,000 27 6,000
8 10,000 18 8,000 28 6,000 Youngest 1 1
9 10,000 19 7,000 29 6,000 MAIN 3
10 10,000 20 7,000 30 6,000 TOTAL 59 + 56 +

best Unrated best Kerala best female bEst bEst

RANK PRIZE PRIZE PRIZE PRIZE PRIZE
1 10000 10000 10000 veteran>=60 6000 female Kerala 6000
2 8000 8000 8000 veteran>=60 5000 female Kerala 5000
3 7000 7000 7000 Female
4 6000 6000 6000 no age limit

0-1700 0-1500 0-1300 ENTRY CLOSING DATE-10/8/22-5PM

RANK PRIZE PRIZE PRIZE
1 45000 35000 25000 FOR TILL From 26/07/22
2 30000 25000 20000 25/07/2022 to 10/08/22
3 20000 15000 10000 GM, WGM, IM,
WIM NIL NIL
4 15000 10000 10000
5 10000 10000 8000 EKM PLAYER 4000 5000
6 8000 8000 8000 OTHERS 4500 5000
7 7000 7000 7000 *Indian Income Tax rules will be applicable
8 6000 6000 6000
9 6000 6000 6000
10 6000 6000 6000

RegistRation online onlY

REGISTER THROUGH:
www.cognizanceacademy.com
REGISTRATION:
last datE to rEgistEr 10/08/2022

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR: ms. sUbha raKEsh (fidE arbitEr)

CHIEF ARBITER: ms. bhUvana sai (intErnational arbitEr)
 Rules & Regulations

• System of Play - The latest FIDE Rules in force shall apply and the SWISS system will be followed.
• Mode of Tournament - Total Nine rounds shall be played.
• Tie Break : In case of a tie, the latest FIDE Rules shall come in to effect. The Cash prizes will not be
shared.
• Time Control - 90 Minutes each with 30 seconds increment from move number one.
• Default Time (Walk Over Time) : The default time will be 30 minutes.
• Electronic Devices - All electronic items including wrist watches (all type of watches) will not be allowed
in the tournament hall.
• AICF Player Registration - AICF registration is compulsory. AICF Registration fee is Rs.250/- for the
year 2022-2023. As per latest AICF regulation dated 31.07.2017, it is informed that from 01st September
2017, all AICF player registrations will be accepted only through online. Player's registration should be
done before the start of the event.
• Existing Registration - For existing players please go to your player page in https://prs.aicf.in/players
and click on extend membership
• New Registration - https://prs.aicf.in/new-register For fresh AICF player registration, players are
requested to keep their scanned passport size photograph, birth certificate and a valid email address
(unique) not used by any other person/ player for AICF player registration. Note: Only passport size
(less than IMB) photographs in jpeg format should be uploaded.
• Protests - Protests if any, against the decision of the Chief Arbiter shall be made in writing with protest
fee of Rs. 1000/- within 15 minutes after completion of the game to committee. The protest fee will be
refunded if the appeal is upheld.
• Appeals Committee - Before the commencement of the Tournament, appeals committee comprising of
five members, will be formed from the senior participants present in the players meeting. The appeals
committee decision will be final and binding on all the players concerned.
• Withdrawals - A player may withdraw at any stage of the event, after informing the chief arbiter in
writing.
• Players qualified for more than one prizes will be considered only for higher prize
• Participation certificate in the form of E-Certificates will be awarded to all the participants. Merit
Certificates will be awarded to all Prize winners during the Prize Distribution.
• 1st STARWARZ Open FIDE Rating Chess is a public event that will be photographed and filmed. Players
and spectators images may be photographed any time in the event. Your participation in the tournament
will be accepted as your consent that you understand that Cognizance Enterprises Pvt Ltd has the right
to broadcast your image in conjunction with our event, promotions related to the event, on our website,
through our social media channels, and any other media related to our event.
• Entry fee will be refunded, if informed prior to 7 days before the event date and STRICTLY NON
REFUNDABLE after that, as arrangements according to the registration has to be done by the organizer.
• PLAYERS WILL BE ADDED IN A TEMPORARY WHATSAPP GROUP FOR ALL OFFICIAL
COMMUNICATIONS RELATED TO THE EVENT. KINDLY MAKE SURE TO GIVE THE WHATSAPP NUMBER
WHILE REGISTERING.
NEAR BY SITES TO VISIT:
• Fort Kochi Beach • Jew Town • Synagogue • Vallarpadam Church
• Chotanikkara temple • Hill palace Museum
• Kerala Folklore Museum • Kerala Kathakali Centre.

PLAYERS HAVE TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THEIR accommodation.

Accommodation available within 1km radius of Lulu Mall
Hotel Accommodation Options
Sl. No. Name Basic Fare Contact Number Remarks
1 Marriot Kochi 7000/- 08589 98907 12% tax extra, Double occupancy, with Breakfast & Wifi.
2 Kay Pees Inn 2500/- 9349251464 Double occupancy, A/c room
3. The Trios Hotel* 2000/- 8875397397 Double occupancy, A/c room without B/F
4. Abab Residency 1500/- 7034711784 Double/Tripple occupancy, A/c room
5. D Hotel 1,400/- 6038900451 Double occupancy, A/c room
6. Laimar Hotel 2,700/- 8390956366 1, 2, 3 BHK options also available
7. Aura One Hotel 2,000/- 9656872723 Double/Tripple occupancy, A/c room
Bed Space / Dormitory / Sharing Rooms
Sl. No. Name Basic Price (per day)
Contact Person Contact Number Remarks
Bed Space
1. Baithul Kareem Raees 300/- 8848135510 Dormitory, 1, 2, 3 BHK options also available
2. Metro Inn Ashiq 300/- 9895110486 Dormitory, Single and
Double rooms available
3. Finnus Hostel Shamshad 400/- 7510370945 Dormotory available
* This hotel is 8.7 kms from Lulu Mall

For any information please feel free to contact:

Subha Rakesh FA : +91 98474 43514

Rakesh Nair : +91 94465 65329
Manju Adiniru : +91 99954 93552
Kunjumon PV : +91 92493 94578