CATEGORY C PLAYERS
Eligibility
- Players having the FIDE rating of 1800 & below as on 01.04.2025 are only allowed to participate in this event.
- Any player who finished 1st or 2nd in the rating restricted FIDE rated event in the last one year (10.04.2024 to 9.04.2025) are not eligible to participate.
- Any UNRATED Player or INDIAN Player without a FIDE ID also can take part in CATEGORY – B and CATEGORY – C Tournament in the 2nd Namma Bengaluru International Grandmasters Open Chess Tournament 2025.
- AICF and KSCA registration mandatory for the year 2025-26
TOURNAMENT RULES
- System of Play: The tournament will be conducted as per FIDE Laws of Chess and FIDE Swiss System with 10 rounds.
- Time Control: 60 Minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1 for entire game.
- Tie Break: In case of a tie, the latest FIDE Rules shall come in to effect. The Cash prizes however will not be shared.
TOURNAMENT RULES
- System of Play: The tournament will be conducted as per FIDE Laws of Chess and FIDE Swiss System with 10 rounds.
- Time Control: 60 Minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1 for entire game.
- Tie Break: In case of a tie, the latest FIDE Rules shall come in to effect. The Cash prizes however will not be shared.
- Accommodation: Lodging can be booked for participants of this event on
single/double/triple sharing basis
Entry Fee
| CRITERIA | 1st EARLY BIRD | 2nd EARLY BIRD | ENTRY FEE CRITERIA |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Karnataka Players |
₹ 4,000 |
₹ 5,000
|
₹ 5,500
|
|
All Other Players
|
₹ 5,000
|
₹ 6,000
|
₹ 6,500
|
Note: –
- 1st Early Bird (Till 15th FEB 2025)
- 2nd Early Bird (Till 28th FEB 2025)
- Those Players who are registered with Bengaluru in KSCA on or before 31.03.2025 will be considered as Bengaluru Players.
Note: –
- 1st Early Bird (Till 15th FEB 2025)
- 2nd Early Bird (Till 28th FEB 2025)
- Entry (After 28th FEB 2025)
- Those Players who are registered with Bengaluru in KSCA on or before 31.03.2025 will be considered as Bengaluru Players.
- No Free Dormitory Accommodation For Bangalore Players.
Conditions apply for early bird offers !!
Early bird offers not applicable for players availing 50% Discount.
During both the early bird offer periods, the first 250 entries
(Catergories B & C combined) only will be considered for the offer.
The offers will close even if the date is due.
50% off for North-east Players
50% off for Specially abled Players
50% off for Players aged 60 and above