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AICF EVENT CODE

U 07 Open | U 09 Open | U 11 Open | U 13 Open | U 15 Open | U 17 Open

402187 | 402185 | 402183 | 402181 | 402179 | 402168/AP/2025

U 07 Girls | U 09 Girls | U 11 Girls | U 13 Girls | U 15 Girls | U 17 Girls

402188 | 402186 | 402184 | 402182 | 402180 | 402169/AP/2025

Organized by
ANDHRA CHESS ASSOCIATION
On behalf of
All India Chess Federation

Date:
17 th 1stJanuar y to 2 Januar y 2025

Venue:

SRI PRAKASH SYNERGY SCHOOL,

PEDDAPURAM, KAKINADA DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH

Supported by
Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India

More Information
www.apchess.org
1. INVITATION:
Andhra Chess Association and All India Chess Federation (AICF) take immense pleasure in
inviting all the State Associations and all schools* (any syllabus) in India to participate in the
All India School Chess Championships-2024 (Under-7, Under-9, Under- 11, Under-13, Under-
15 & Under-17 for Open & Girls categories) which is going to be held at PEDDAPURAM
(KAKINADA DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH) from 17th January to 21st January 2025.

2. SCHEDULE:

3. ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION

Only individuals who are school students and who are Indian nationals are eligible to
participate in this Championship. Players who are foreign nationals, and who are with PIO or
OCI card cannot participate.
I. All entries should be strictly routed through the respective AICF affiliated state chess
association. No direct entries shall be entertained in any circumstances.
II. Each State Association or School Association or School may enter an unlimited number of
players in each of the 12 age groups. The player should be a bona-fide student at a school (any
syllabus). In case that any girl group is less than 10 participants then it will be merged with the
same open age group category.
III. Entitled to participate are players (Boys & Girls) who shall not have reached the age of 07,
09, 11, 13, 15 and 17 before 01st January 2025.
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a) Under 07: Born on or after 1 January 2018
b) Under 09: Born on or after 1st January 2016
c) Under 11: Born on or after 1st January 2014
d) Under 13: Born on or after 1st January 2012
e) Under 15: Born on or after 1st January 2010
f) Under 17: Born on or after 1st January 2008

iv. ** Since there is no separate National School Chess Championship for Under 5/6, players
for the Under 5/6 Asian School Chess Championship 2025, will be identified as per rankings
from among the participants in the National School Under 7 Chess Championship 2024 subject
to their age. Therefore, those planning to participate in the Asian Youth Under 5/6 -2024 (if
held) should participate in the National School Under – 7 Chess Championship 2024 to be
eligible for consideration. **
4. AGE PROOF:
Each participant must produce a valid certificate to prove his/her age. Certificates from School
are not accepted. Certificates should preferably be from the Panchayat, Municipality or
Corporation obtained soon after birth. Players without date of birth certificates will not be
allowed to participate.
The date of birth certificates registered within one year of the birth of the child alone will be
recognized and allowed to participate. No state association shall recommend any
player who doesn’t come under the above criteria. However, player/state can appeal to AICF
in this regard as per the notification published at https://aicf.in/public-notice-dob- issue/ with
undertaking and supporting documents.
If any doubt arises about the claimed age of a player, the Tournament Committee has the right
to refer the player during the championship for a due evaluation of age by competent medical
experts. A player if declared over-age by such experts shall not continue in the championship
and the matter shall be reported to AICF. Protest about the age of players may be made to the
Chief Arbiter in writing along with a fee of Rs. 5000/- per player. This will not be refunded. No
protest about over age of a player will be entertained after the 2nd round of the championship.

Only the Coach or Manager deputed by the participating State Chess Association can lodge
such protests. The Tournament Committee has the right to decide the day, time and place for
such medical evaluation of age. AICF/Organizers will have the right to refer any player to the
medical evaluation of age at any time during the Championship. Players refusing to take the
test as decided by the Tournament Committee shall be deemed to have failed the test and shall
be disqualified from the Championship.

5. Prizes: The cash prizes will be awarded to 12 (twelve) players in each category amounting to
Rs.5,04,000/- (Rs. five lakhs four thousand only) as given below:

6. Dress Code: As per AICF regulations on the dress code for players participating in all the
National championships, all State Associations should send their players including
special/donor entry players with proper uniform (as regards special/donor entry players, the
respective State chess associations may collect the cost of the uniform from the players).
Players should at least wear uniform T-Shirts/formal shirts (same color and brand with the
name of the state printed prominently at the back and the state chess emblem in the front left
side). The name/logo of the sponsors can be permitted. The girls/women are also given
appropriate uniform dress. The above rule will also be applicable to Special units. Players
without proper uniform will not be permitted to take part in the championship. This will be
strictly enforced.
7. Registrations: All entries should come through the concerned State Association. However,
AICF will have the right to accept or reject any entry without assigning any reason. The entry
form should be sent together with attested copy of original date of birth certificate (Birth
Certificates from Panchayat/Municipality/Corporation only accepted).

Entry fee: RS. 1,500/- (one thousand five hundred only)

There will be a 50% concession in the entry fee for participants from North eastern states and
Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Entry fee will be accepted strictly online through: https://prs.aicf.in/entry. For further
clarification and guidance regarding submission of entries, please contact:
aicfnationalentries@gmail.com

8. Late Fee:
Please note that the entry fee structure is valid till 03rd January 2025. Thereafter a late fee of
Rs.250/- per player will be levied. No entry will be accepted after 10th January 2025 (up to
18:00 hrs.).

Players should come with the below mentioned documents:

(1) Passport size photo
(2) Original date of birth certificate
(3) AICF certificate (if medical test qualified)
(4) Payment proof
(5) The certificate from the school mentioning that he/she is a bonafede student at the school

9. System of Play: The Championship will be played under FIDE Laws of Chess and the Swiss
system. Totally 9 rounds shall be played in each category. In case that any girl group is less
than 10 participants then it will be merged with the same age group open category.
Players from the same state shall not be paired against each other in the last round. However,
they may be paired if there is no compatible opponent with the same point group or score
group with the maximum difference of 1 point. It is applicable only for the top 50% score of
the penultimate round.

10. Default Time: Default timing for arriving to the chess board is 30 minutes. Those who
arrive at the board 30 minutes after the start of the game will be declared lost.

11. Time Control: The rate of play shall be 90 minutes with an increment of 30 seconds per
move from move number one.

12. Chess Clocks: Each participating State Chess Association must provide at least one clock in
working order for every two players entered in the Championship.

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13. Tie-Break:
Following is the order of Tie-Break:
(a) Buchholz Cut1
(b) Buchholz
(c) Sonneborn Berger
(d) Direct encounter
(e) The greater number of wins (forfeit included)
(f) Number of wins with black pieces
In case of tie, cash prizes will not be shared.

14. Draw Agreement: Players shall not agree for a draw without the consent of the arbiter,
before each player makes 30 moves.

15. Protests: Protests, if any, against the decision of the Chief Arbiter, shall be made in writing
with a protest fee of Rs.3,000/- (Rupees three thousand only) within one hour of the
occurrence of the incident. The amount shall be refunded if the appeal is upheld.

16. Appeal Committee: Before the commencement of the tournament, a five-member Appeals
Committee shall be formed by the AICF/Organizers. All the members and reserves shall be
from different states. No member of the Committee can vote on dispute in which a player from
his own state is involved and, in such case(s), the reserve member(s) shall take his/her place in
the committee. The decision of the Appeals Committee is final and binding on players
concerned.

17. Tournament Committee: The organizers will form a tournament committee for the smooth
conduct of the National Championship.

18. Interpretation: For interpretation of the rule(s) and deciding any point not covered by rules
of the tournament, the decision of the Tournament Director shall be final and binding on all.
The Tournament Director has every right to make any addition or amendment to these rules
without prior notice. However, such changes or inclusion will be subject to AICF & ACA
clearance. Such changes, however, will be displayed at the Championship venue.

19. Withdrawals: If any player withdraws from the last two rounds in any National
Championship on medical grounds, he/she should undergo treatment by a doctor
recommended and supervised by the tournament committee.The entry fee once paid shall not be
refunded if the withdrawal from Championship is done after the publication of first round
pairings.

20. Disqualification: No participant will leave the venue before the prize distribution function
without the permission of the Chief Arbiter. The participants disregarding this rule will be
suspended for one year.
21. AICF Registration: All participants in the National Championship should be registered
with AICF for the year 2024-2025. Online AICF registration is available on the website
www.aicf.in. Those who have paid the AICF Registration fee but are yet to receive the AICF
registration card should send a photocopy of the acknowledgment for having paid the fee to
organizers of earlier tournaments or to their association. Before the start of the championship
all the players must be registered with AICF for the year 2024-2025. No entry will be accepted
without AICF Player’s Registration for 2024-2025.
22. Electronic Devices: All electronic items including wrist watches (all type of watches) are not
allowed in the tournament hall.
If a player is found to possess a mobile (switched on/off)/wristwatch, either on the person
or in a separate bag, he will be declared as lost. Player wearing any kind of watch during the
game will also be declared lost.

23. Arrival/Transport Assistance:

Venue Location and Transport Details

Samalkot Railway Station/Bus Station: 3 km
Rajahmundry Airport (Rajamahendravaram): 45 km
Kakinada: 15 km

Important Note:Participants booking hotel accommodation in Kakinada are advised to reserve

their tickets up to Samalkot Junction, as train frequency to Kakinada is limited despite it having
a railway station.

Arrival Assistance:
Train/Bus Arrivals: The Samalkot Railway Station and Bus Stand are located opposite each other.
The Organizing Committee will provide free transport from Samalkot Railway Station to
designated points in Kakinada for players and accompanying persons starting 16 th January 2025,
from 5:00 PM. This facility will be available until 6:00 AM on 17th January 2025. A Reception
Office will be set up at the entrance of Samalkot Railway Station.

Airport Arrivals: Players and accompanying persons arriving at Rajahmundry Airport will need to
make their own arrangements to reach the venue or hotels.

Daily Pick-up and Drop Facilities

Morning Pick-up: Buses will start from designated points at 8:00 AM. The last bus will leave at
9:00 AM. The journey to the venue takes approximately 25 minutes. After 9.00 AM, players and
accompanying persons must arrange their own transport.

Evening Drop: Buses will depart from the venue to Kakinada starting at 5:30 PM. The last bus
will leave at 9:00 PM. Buses will depart as soon as they are filled.

Local Transport: Players and accompanying persons need to arrange their own transport from
designated points to their respective hotels. Designated points are within 1 km of the official
hotels and central locations in Kakinada. The Organizing Committee is negotiating with local
auto-rickshaw operators to set up temporary auto stands at official hotels. Both shared autos and
individual autos will be available on a payment basis.
24. Accommodation & Boarding:
Players & Accompanying persons have to make their own arrangements of stay.

Suggested Accommodation Options

Dormitory for Women 350 & for Men 250 (Inside Venue)

Facilities: Each person will be provided with a 3x6 mattress & pillow. Common washrooms,
hot water, drinking water, and housekeeping facilities will be available.

Conditions: Males are not allowed in female dormitories and vice versa. Parents staying with
children of the opposite gender (e.g., mother with son, father with daughter) must arrange
alternative accommodation. Boys below 8 years permitted in Women dormitory, Smoking &
Drinking are strictly prohibited.
Other Conditions: Allotment of dormitory is on first cum first basis. No cancellation after
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15 January 2025. Organising Committee is not responsible for their belongings.
Charges:
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₹3,500/- per person for the entire period (16 January 2025, 6:00 PM to 21 January 2025,
6:00 PM) which Includes full boarding & dormitory charges for entire period as below:
Breakfast: 6:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Lunch: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Snacks: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Dinner: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

For Dormitory Booking please visit www.apchess.org

Official Hotels identified in Kakinada

The following hotels have been identified as official accommodations. Buses will pass
through nearby points (within 500 meters) of these hotels.
3 Star & Above 2 Star with good facilities
Hotel Name Rooms Hotel Name Rooms
Grand Kakinada by GRT Hotels 35 Best Inn 16
Sarovar Portico 20 Coastal Inn 10
Zibe 18 Vundavalli Portfolio 48
Jaya Residency 25 Sitara Grand (2-Star) 30
Hilife 45 Sitara 2 22
De Crown 42 Non-AC Rooms 35
Venky Residency 30

Hotel Bookings and other hotel details please visit www.apchess.org

Boarding Arrangements for Non-Dormitory Guests

Charges: ₹1,500/- for the entire period (excluding dinner). Break-fast/lunch/snacks for entire
period. This facility available on prior booking before 15th January 2025. Breakfast, lunch,
and snacks will be available only with prior booking. Food stalls for tea, coffee, juice, and
other refreshments will be available at the venue.
For bookings details please visit www.apchess.org
 CONTACT DETAILS

For General Information

Mr Phani Kumar, IA : 9700775220/9247153387

Mr Vittanala Kumar, SNA : 8688142888
Mr Imam Hussain, SNA : 9642762731

For Technical Assistance:

Mr GV Kumar, IA : 9030508933
Mr Manikanta Rao, SNA : 9848460137

Dormitory Accommodation at Venue :

Mr. Sridhar : 7660086156
Mrs. RamaDevi /MrsSirisha : 9247739333

Budget Accommodation in Kakinada:

Mr Rajsekhar : 8886633445
Mr Bhanu : 9959907987

3 Star & above Accommodation in Kakinada :

(Please visit apchess.org for respective Hotel numbers )
 Honorable Members
Shri Vijay Prakash, Director, Sri Prakash Synergy School
Shri Lanka Ravi, International Master
Shri Y.D. Rama Rao, Advisor
Sri Diwakar Reddy, Vice-Chairman, ACA
Sri CH. A. R. K.Varma, Vice-Chairman, ACA
Dr G. Ravi Krishna, Vice-Chairman, ACA
Sri V Bala Krishna Rao, International Arbiter

Organizing Committee
President, ACA: Adusumilli Suresh
Secretary, ACA: K Jagadish, SNA, | CEO, ACA: K.V. Jwalamukhi, FA
Org. Sec: N.M. Phanikumar, IA | Org. Sec: G Ramasubba Reddy, SNA

Coordinators
Principal, Sri Prakash Synergy School: Ms. Prasanti | Vittanala Kumar, SNA
Jt. Sec . Nagarjun K, SNA | Sec. KDCA T.V. Suresh Kumar | Leela Kumar
YVK Chakravarthy, FI | K Mallikarjuna, SNA | S Manikantha Rao, SNA
Manohar, FA | N Uma Maheswara Rao, FA / M Pawan Kumar, Peddapuram

ACA Officials
SR Babu, Vice President | P Masthan Babu, Vice President | MV Rao, Vice President
K K Jagannadha, Treasurer | MD Akber Pasha, Jt. Sec. | Mandula Rajeev, FA, Jt, Sec.
SV Gangadhar Reddy, EC Member | K Sreenivas, EC Member
N Govinda Jeeyar, SNA | SK Abdul Azeez, FI |GV Kumar, IA

Adusumilli Suresh K Jagadish, SNA

President, ACA Secretary, ACA
Organizing President Tournament Director

For More Details & Updates

Visit: www.apchess.org
Email: nschess2025@gmail.com (or) chessandhra@gmail.com
Emergency Assistance
Contact: 8977150496 / 7063807063 (WhatsApp Only)
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About the School

Best International School in Andhra Pradesh

Sri Prakash Synergy School, started in the year 2007, with a tag-line “Indian Roots – International
Standard”, each child is given an opportunity to explore and experience a new form of learning. The
syllabus followed here is CBSE as most parents are opting for the central education for their children.

Sri Prakash Synergy School is the top International school in Andhra Pradesh where they make sure
their students grow in a much practical and non-theoretical way.
A lot of importance is given to JEE Advanced, JEE Mains, AIIMS, KVPY, NDA,
CPT, NTSE exams and the heightened exposure is being provided to sporting
excellence to blend students in a way that they are an all-rounder with
enviable achievements.

With a spectacular campus and its impressive infrastructures,

Sri Prakash Synergy School, also known as the “Modern Gurukul”,
over the years, has earned a reputation of the top international
school in Andhra Pradesh by providing proper support and
amenities for extra-curricular activities and quality education to
its students. This can be tracked down by having a look at
success stories of our students.

Shri. Vijay Prakash

Director of Sri Prakash Synergy School

www.spss.edu.in