Chess Catching up in Nepal - Mt Gaurishankar Open Chess from May 8

Hello everyone,

There are plenty of chess tournaments being organised around the world and it's always great to see chess becoming popular in countries which are still building a chess tradition. 

FIDE has announed the details of the Mt. Gaurishankar 3rd International Open Chess Tournament-2014 which is to held 8-13th May in Charikot, Dolakha, Nepal. The 9-round Swiss event is open to all players.

CASH Prizes RS. 3,03,000/- *Nepalese

Tournament Details:
Arrival: 8th May, Thursday at 10:00 AM
Opening: 8th May, Thursday at 14:00 PM\

Rounds: 9th to 13th May 2014
9th May 2014 Friday 08:30 AM - Round 1
9th May 2014 Friday 14:00 PM - Round 2
10th May 2014 Saturday 08:30 AM - Round 3
10th May 2014 Saturday 14:00 PM - Round 4
11th May 2014 Sunday 08:30 AM - Round 5
11th May 2014 Sunday 14:00 PM - Round 6
12th May 2014 Monday 08:30 AM - Round 7
12th May 2014 Monday 14:00 PM - Round 8
13th May 2014 Tuesday 08:30 AM - Round 9
13th May 2014 Tuesday 14:00 PM - Prize Distribution

Prize Details:
Champion: Rs. 50,000/-
2nd:Rs. 30,000/-
3rd:Rs. 20,000/-
4th:Rs. 15,000/-
5th:Rs. 10,000/-
6th-12th:Rs. 7,000/-
13th-20th:Rs. 6,000/-
Category: Minimum 5 points.
Best Unrated: 1st Rs. 5,000/- 2nd/3rd: Rs. 4,000/-
Best Local: 1st Rs. 4,000/- 2nd/3rd: Rs. 2,500/-
Best Women Local: 1st Rs. 2,000/- 2nd/3rd: Rs. 1,500/-
Best Women Open: 1st Rs. 5,000/-
Best Veteran S55: 1st Rs. 5,000/-
Best ELO 1000-1499: 1st Rs. 5,000/-
Best ELO 1500-1699: 1st Rs. 5,000/-
Best ELO 1700-1899: 1st Rs. 5,000/-
Best ELO 1900-2099: 1st Rs. 5,000/-
Best U10 Open: Boys: Rs. 4,000/- Girls: Rs. 4,000/-
Best U12 Open: Boys: Rs. 4,000/- Girls: Rs. 4,000/-
Best U14 Open: Boys: Rs. 4,000/- Girls: Rs. 4,000/-
Special Prize: Medal & Certificates only.
Best U10/U12/U14 Nepal: Boys & Girls Separately
Best U10/U12/U14 Dolakha: Boys & Girls Separately

Entry Fees:
ELO 2100 plus: Rs. 2,000/-
ELO 1000-2100: Rs. 2,250/-
Unrated: Rs. 2,500/-
Local(Dolakha): Rs. 1,000/-
Dolakha Women/Students: Rs. 500/-
· No request towards waiver of entry fee will be entertained.

The Last date of Entry: 5th May 2014, Monday
Entries with late fee of Rs. 500/- 8th May 2014 till 20:00PM

System of Play:
The tournament will be conducted as per FIDE Laws of Chess and FIDE Swiss System with 9 rounds. Swiss Manager software will be use for pairing.

Time Control:
90 minutes plus 30 second increment from move 1.

Tie Break:
In case of a tie, the latest FIDE Rules shall come in effect. However Cash Prize will not be Shared.

Accommodation:
All out station players will be arranged free lodging on sharing basis. The accompany have to pay Rs. 2,000/-.

Weather:
The weather in Charikot during May expected be pleasant.

Eligibility:
The tournament is open to all.

In Case of Emergency:
Umesh KC, IA/NI: Tournament Director
Mobile: +977-98510-54329, +977-97410-46770

E-mail: umeshcha@gmail.com
Blog: http://chessnepal.blogspot.com/

In/For Dolakha:
Mr. Govinda Shrestha, Secretary Mob: 98510-44708
Mr. Suman Shiwakoti, Member Mob: 97410-88187

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