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1 SCINDIA CUP INTERNATIONAL FIDE RATED

RAPID OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT-2023
AICF EVENT CODE: 341616/MP(R)/2023

SCIN D I A

TOTAL PRIZE FUND

Rs.3,50,000
152 PRIZES
72 CASH PRIZES 80 TROPHIES MEDALS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS

Organized by
THE SCINDIA SCHOOL, FORT, GWALIOR
In Association with
MP CHESS AD-HOC Committee
Venue: THE SCINDIA SCHOOL CAMPUS
Gwalior Fort, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

5th & 6th November 2023

Tournament Director: Online Registration Partner Registration Support
Dr. Garima Garg www.chessmii.com 99074365503 / 7907780366
 THE SCINDIA SCHOOL
The Scindia School was established in 1897. School has a history of glorious
125 years. According to ‘Education World’ (2020-21 and 2021-22) school has
been ranked as no.1 boarding school in India . It’s a private boarding school
for boys situated in the historic Gwalior Fort , in the city of Gwalior . This
famous and renowned School carrying a special difference in respect of its
Education, Co-curricular Activities and in Sports. In 2023, the school enrolled
550 students, with a teacher student ratio of 1:10.

The Scindia School was founded by the late Maharaja Madho Rao Scindia of
Gwalior in 1897. School was renamed as, "The Scindia School", in 1933, as it
evolved into a public school with a Board of Governors, presently headed by
HH Maharaja Jyotiraditya M Scindia , scion of Scindia family and Honorable
Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel.

The School with its unique location, atop the historic Gwalior Fort, is a
residential school with a difference. The ramparts of the Fort have witnessed
history unfold: Tatya Tope’s troops battling the British, and the Rani of Jhansi
breathing her last in her final assault. A casual glance out of a classroom
window may well find eyes resting on an exquisite sixth century temple,
adorned with bas-reliefs.

Dear Participant ,
It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to the 1st Scindia Cup FIDE Rated Rapid
Open International Chess Tournament. The tournament is one of its kind and hails as
the precursor to an internationally rated tournament first time in history of Gwalior.I
hope that it will enable the chess participants to get a taste of the competitions of
international stature in Chess.
SHRI AJAY SINGH The sport teaches us to seize the day. It teaches us to think out of the box and tackle real
Principal, Scindia School life problems with a practical and unwavering mindset. With this thought in mind the
first is being organised to build the qualities of resilience and 'never give up' attitude in
our students. I truly and wholeheartedly wish for the success of this tournament in
doing so.
All the best!

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THE SCINDIA SCHOOL www.chessmii.com 99074365503 / 7907780366
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1 SCINDIA CUP INTERNATIONAL FIDE RATED
RAPID OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT-2023
AICF EVENT CODE: 341616/MP(R)/2023

PRIZE STRUCTURE

MAIN 1601-1800 1401-1600 1201-1400 1000-1200 Unrated

1st Rs.40000 Rs.10000 Rs.10000 Rs.10000 Rs.10000 Rs.10000

2nd Rs.25000 Rs.7000 Rs.7000 Rs.7000 Rs.7000 Rs.6000
3rd Rs.15000 Rs.5000 Rs.5000 Rs.5000 Rs.5000 Rs.4000
4th Rs.10000 Rs.4000 Rs.4000 Rs.4000 Rs.4000 Rs.3000
5th Rs.7000 Rs.3000 Rs.3000 Rs.3000 Rs.3000 Rs.2500
6th Rs.5000 Rs.2500 Rs.2500 Rs.2500 Rs.2500
7th Rs.3500 Rs.2500 Rs.2500 Rs.2500 Rs.2500
8th Rs.3000 Rs.2500 Rs.2500 Rs.2500 Rs.2500
9th Rs.3000 Rs.2500 Rs.2500 Rs.2500 Rs.2500
10th Rs.3000 Rs.2500 Rs.2500 Rs.2500 Rs.2500
11th - 20th Rs.2500

BEST GWALIOR BEST VETERAN (Age above 55) BEST FEMALE (Age above 18)
1st Rs.3000 Rs.3000 Rs.3000
2nd Rs.2500 Rs.2500 Rs.2500
3rd Rs.2500

Under 17 Under 15 Under 13 Under 11 Under 09 Under 07

Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th - 10th

CERTIFICATES & MEDALS WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL PARTICIPANTS

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 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Arrival 05-11-2023 8.00 A.M.

Inauguration Ceremony 05-11-2023 9.00 A.M.
Players Meet 05-11-2023 Followed by Inauguration
1st Round of Tournament 05-11-2023 After Players Meet
Prize distribution Function 06-11-2023 5.30 P.M.

* Note: Details of rounds and other instructions shall be provided in players meet.

ENTRY FEE DETAILS

GM / IM/ WGM / WIM Free

Gwalior Players Rs. 1500/-
20-Oct-23
Veteran (Age above 55) Rs.1500/-
All Other Players Rs.1750/-
Entry With Late Fee Rs.2000/- 21/10/2023 - 25/10/2023
Entry With Late Fee Rs.2250/- 26/10/2023 - 03/11/2023
* Note: No request towards waiver of entry fee will be entertained.

ACCOOMODATION PACKAGES AT THE SCINDIA SCHOOL, FORT, GWALIOR

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner - included

4/11/2023 - 5.00 PM onwards to 6/11/2023 - 6.00 PM Rs.2500
4 or 6 bedded 160 beds
Within the Main School Building at the Fort (per person)
sharing room (Max. Available)
(Only for school students and their parents, guardian and altogether for 2 days
teacher escort)

8 bedded Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner - included Rs.2300

8 beds
sharing A/C 4/11/2023 to 6/11/2023 - 6.00 PM (per person)
(Max. Available)
room Outside of Main School Building but on the Fort altogether for 2 days

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner - included

Rs.5400
Double bedded 4/11/2023 to 6/11/2023 - 6.00 PM 5 rooms
(Two person)
A/C room Shared basis for 2 persons (Max. Available)
altogether for 2 days
Outside of Main School Building but on the Fort

4 or 6 or 8 Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner - included Rs.2100

60 beds
bedded sharing 4/11/2023 to 6/11/2023 - 6.00 PM (per person)
(Max. Available)
room Outside of Main School Building but on the Fort altogether for 2 days

FOODING (THOSE WHO HAVE NOT AVAILED ACCOMODATION)

Breakfast + Lunch (per person per day) Rs.150/-

Lunch (per person per day) Rs.120/-

For Online Registration visit

SCAN TO REGISTER www.chessmii.com
For Online Registration Support, Contact Us: 99074365503 / 7907780366
 RULES & REGULATIONS

System of play: FIDE Swiss System with Rapid Regulations will be followed
Time Control: 25 Minutes + 10 Seconds increment from move 1
Rounds: 9
Eligibility: The tournament is open for all players.
Tie- break: Buchholz Cut 1, Buchholz, Sonneborn Berger, Direct encounter, number of wins
(including forfeit points)
AICF player registration: AICF player registration is compulsory for all Indian players
a. AICF player registration fee Rs.300/- for the year 2023 — 2024 has to be paid well before
a.
the start of tournament. It will be accepted only through online
b. For renewing AICF registration of the existing players, please visit
b.
https://prs.aicf.in/player
c. For (new) fresh AICF registration please visit https://prs.aicf.in/new-register
c.
Appeals Committee: An Appeals Committee will be formed during the technical meeting.
Protests: Protests, if any against the decision of the arbiter stall be made in -writing with a
protest fee Rs.1000.1- (Rs. One thousand only) within 15 minutes of the incident. The
protest fee is refundable only if the protest is upheld. The decision of the appeals
committee on all protests shall be final and binding.
Interpretation: For interpretation of the rules and deciding any point not covered by the
rules, the decision of the tournament committee shall be final and binding.
Withdrawals: A player may withdraw at any stage of the event, after informing the Chief
Arbiter in writing
Tournament registration only through chessmii.com
One player will be given one(higher) prize only
The tournament will be conducted as per the latest FIDE Laws of Chess
Players are not allowed to use any type of wrist watch, mobile, or any such electronic device
in the playing area.
For the category prize, the organizer may ask the players for their date of birth proof, and by
registering for the tournament players are abide to present the Date of Birth Proof for the
given tournament
Organizer has the right to accept or reject any entry with assigning any reason.
Organizing committee are not responsible for any discomfort or any other problems like
transportation etc for those are staying at hotel. Participants need to reach to the
tournament venue at due course of time as mentioned above in this brochure.
Refund Request will not be accepted before 03/11/ 2023

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 HOTEL / GUEST HOUSE ACCOMODATION

If you intend to stay at Gwalior for the duration of the tournament, we would like to recommend a few
hotels for you to rest at (nearby Down The Fort). The following list entails the hotels recommended by The
Organizing Committee, but these are mere suggestions only, the booking and the lodging may be decided
by the respected schools/ participants taking part in the tournament. Participants and their guardians are
solely responsible to reach at tournament venue. They need to reach at Urvai Gate (Down the Fort) by their
own transportation arrangement sharply at 6:00am. School will provide Transportation facility (between
6:00am to 7:00 am) only to pick-up from Urvai Gate (Down The Fort) to the Tournament Venue on the Fort
at The School Campus. Similarly, School will provide transportation facility to drop the participants at
Urvai Gate (Down The Fort) both of the date of tournament (once the every days event is over)
A. Radisson Gwalior
B. Hotel Gwalior Regency
C. Park Inn by Radisson Gwalior
D. The Central Park
E. Hotel Radharai Inn

2. FOODING:
A. Those are staying at Scindia School, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are included with the rent of bed
B. On 5th and 6th November: Lunch at Scindia School for all participants, Gradians and for Teachers
Escorts: Rs. 120 per person per day (excluding the participants staying in The Scindia School). Lunch will
be provided to the participants and to the Teacher escort / Gradians those are not taking the facility of
accommodation at The Scindia School and coming from Down The Fort after providing their consent in
advance (in terms of advance purchasing lunch coupon of Rs. 120 per person per day).

3. TRANSPORTATION:
A. Morning Pickup Point: (those are staying at hotel / guest house and for the local participants and
their guardians): From Urvai Gate Stoppage (Down The Fort). Generally, 4-seater Maruti van/ taxi services
are available @ Rs 100 to Rs. 150 per trip for maximum 4 passengers (subject to availability).
School will provide time bound (6:00 am to 7:am) free transportation service from Urvai Gate (Down The
Fort) to Tournament Vane at the School campus.

B. Evening Drop purpose same type of Maruti Van/Taxi generally available from School Gate to Urvai i
gate stoppage @ Rs 100 to Rs 150 for 4 passengers (Subject to availability).
School will provide time bound (Expected timing is 7:00 pm to 8:00pm) free transportation service from
the School Campus to Urvai Gate (Down The Fort) .

C. Dropping at Gwalior Station (for those are staying at Scindia School) by 5-seater Maruti Van / Taxi:
Participants / Gradians/ Teacher Escorts need to pay the fare. Generally, they charge Rs.400 to Rs.500 to
drop at Gwalior Station.

Otherwise, School will provide time bound (Expected timing is 8:00 pm to 9:00pm) free transportation
service from the School Campus to Urvai Gate (Down The Fort) once the Prize distribution and ending
ceremony gets over.

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 CORE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Tournament Director: Dr. Garima Garg

Mobile : 9754898889
Organizing Secretary: Mr. Manas Mukhoti
Mobile: 9617948581 Email: manasmm198@ gmail.com
Tournament Secretary: Mr. Mandhaar Sharma
Mobile: 7771077780
Chief Arbiter: IA Swapnil Bansod
Mob ile : 8000600077 Email: swapnilbansod@gmail.com

MP CHESS AD-HOC COMMITTEE

Gurmeet Singh (Chairman)
IM / FT Akshat Khamparia (Convenor)
Mr. Diljeet Khanna
Mr. Anil Fatechandani
IA Yashpal Arora

OTHER MEMBERS OF ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Mr. Sumit Bhadoria (Accommodation Purpose) M :8770076953
Mr. Ritendra Dwivedi (Food Coupon purpose) M :8770076953
Mr. Shiv kr. Sharma (Teachers Representative)
Mr. Somarajan KS (Teachers Representative)
Mr. Rajesh Trivedi
Mrs. Ruchi Mittal
Dr. Yogesh Mourya
Mr. Keshav Bhagat (Students Representative)
Mr. Harsh V. Wadher (Students Representative)
Mr.Aditya Wardhan (Students Representative)
Mr.Mahiman Vikamsay (Students Representative)

STAR PLAYERS FROM MP & GWALIOR

IM Anuj Srivatri
IM (Elect) Ayush Sharma
FM Ojasva Singh
FM S.K Rathor
CM Rupesh Kant

In case of emergency please contact: Mr. Akshat Khamparia

*Mobile : 9425859192 *Email : akshat9@gmail.com
https://mpchess.in
 VENUE LOCATION: HOW TO GET TO THE SCINDIA SCHOOL

BY ROAD
Gwalior is situated on the Agra Mumbai Highway. It is approximately 330 kms from
New Delhi, 423 kms from Bhopal, 100 kms from Agra and 350 kms from Jaipur.

BY TRAIN
Gwalior is well connected with all major cities of the country by railway service. The
distance between the Gwalior Railway Station and the School is 8 kms.

BY AIR
Nearest Airport, Maharajpur Air Force Station. Direct flights from big cities. (10.3 Kms)

TOURIST PLACES TO VISIT NEAR TO VENUE

GWALIOR FORT GUJARI MAHAL JAI VILAS MAHAL TELI KA MANDIR, FORT

SUN TAMPLE, FORT GURUDWARA DATA TOMB OF TANSEN SURAJ KUND, FORT
BANDI, FORT

THE SCINDIA MOTIMAHAL GUJARI MAHAL SAS-BAHU KI MANDIR,

SCHOOL, FORT PHOOLBAGH ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM FORT