RULES AND REGULATIONS

• System of Play - The latest FIDE Rules in force shall apply and the
SWISS system will be followed
Tie Break: In case of a tie, the latest FIDE Rules shall come in to
effect. The Cash prizes will not be shared.
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
• 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
• Indian Income Tax Act and Rules will be applicable
• Attendance is mandatory at the award ceremony to receive the prize
Karpov's Legacy International Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament
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 International School of chess 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.
• For Indian players ,AICF Registration for 2023-2024 is compulsory. To
renew https://prs.aicf.in/players
To register- https://prs.aicf.in/new-register
• For Kerala players,CAK registration 2023-2024 is compulsory.
• For foreign players , a valid FIDE ID is mandatory