The following are the basic chess rules with very little modifications to suite TAGB requirements and bring commonality between the chess games played across the world.

Federation Internationale des Échecs (FIDE), also known as the World Chess Organization, sets certain standard rules, with slight modifications made by some national organizations for their own purposes. There are variations of the rules for fast chess, correspondence chess, online chess, and chess variants.The goal of 2017 TAGB Chess Championship is to checkmate, i.e. to threaten the opponent's king with inevitable capture. This game does not necessarily end with checkmate – players here often resign if they believe they will lose. In addition, there are several ways that a game can end in a draw.

In case of Dispute or Clarification Committee’s decision will be Final.

Entry Fees (Non Refundable):

Member:         $5 per participant.

Non Member: $10. ( Participant and family should purchase entry tickets for the event).

Registration:

Online registration is required and open till Saturday, Oct 21st midnight.   Registration at on site does not assure a spot in the competition since this time,  can allow only a limited number of kids to participate.

All participants need to be present at the event site before 12:20pm on Saturday October 28th 2017.

Any player if arrives AFTER the Draw,  has to wait for committee’s decision to take part in the competition.  If disqualified, fee will not be refunded.

DRAW is at 12:30pm:

Participants in each group will be paired and assign to a table.

1st round starts at 12.45pm.

Equipment:

TAGB Committee will provide the chessboard and pieces. But you can bring your boards and pieces too. With mutual understanding the participants can decide as to which board to play.

Format:

Depending upon participants and their ages TAGB Committee will decide the format on the game day @ the Venue.

Suggested Format:

Max participants in each group: 8 (or even number determined by TAGB)

Group-1:   Ages 6-12 years

Group-2:   Ages 12-16 years

• Round 1: 4 winners

• Round 2: 2 winners

• Round 3: Final Champion

Chess Clock:  For each round, maximum 30 minutes is allotted.  Players must make their moves within the time control or forfeit the game.  

• Chess Points

King is Priceless

Decision:

TAGB Chess committee consists of experienced players. They provide in good faith guidance and recommendations to resolve any issues/conflict arise during the play. The committee’s decision is final.

All games will be conducted on the same day including FINAL’s too.

Rules:

These rules are subset of World Chess Federation: http://www.fide.com/index.php

Here are 2 links that Tagb will follow with some minor exceptions with respect usage of timer & capturing the moves and if there case of any draws. Final decision will be made on the game day depending upon the number of participants

• http://www.fide.com/component/handbook/?id=124&view=article

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rules_of_chess

Regulations:

• Strict discipline has to be maintained during the games.

• Silence has to be maintained at all times.

• Usage of cell phone/note cards during the game is prohibited

• No timeout except for restroom usage

• Any violations is subjected to disqualification

Prizes

Tagb Committee will decide the prizes depending upon the player participation and sponsorships obtained.

Questions /Concerns/Thoughts/Ideas/Feedback

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References:

http://www.fide.com/index.php

http://www.fide.com/component/handbook/?id=124&view=article

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rules_of_chess

http://www.indianchessfed.org/downloads.asp

http://www.indianchessfed.org/News/2011/asianschools2011/Revised_Asian_Schools_Invitation.pdf