GENERAL INFORMATIONS & RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. The competition is open to bonafide school students who wish to participate.

2. Entry Fees ₹ 300/- per Player.

3. Every participant must wear the School Uniform and school ID card.

4. All decisions taken by the organisers will be final and binding on all the participating schools. The Organising Committee reserves the right to alter or amend any of these Rules.

5. The teachers are requested to kindly maintain the discipline of the students. Any misbehaviour may lead to disqualification. Any damage to the property will be reimbursed by the participating school.

6. A Competitor MUST participate in one age group only (Not necessarily his/her Age- Group).

7. Bonafide students of the School from Std. I to Std. X having their names on the roll (in the General Register and on the Class Register) of the school on or before August 1, 2024, are eligible.

8. Each School can send up to 8 entries in each group.

Note: There should be a minimum of eight participants from eight different schools in a particular age group for that particular event for Boys and a minimum of six participants from six different schools in a particular age group for that particular event for Girls, otherwise that event stands cancelled.

9. Competitors must report along with the Teacher 30 minutes before the commencement of their game to the Hon. Referee. This will apply to first-round matches.

10. All games will be played under the Swiss League System Number of rounds will depend on the number of competitors in each group i.e. 7 or more. Each Competitor must play all the rounds under this system irrespective of win, lose or draw. Each Competitor will get 1 point for a win, ½ point for a draw and 0 points for defeat.

11. The Competitor who leads on points after the prescribed number of rounds will be declared the Winner.

Important: If the result is not given to the referee both the players will be given 0 point.

12. In case of a tie (equal points) the tie will be broken in the order: (1) Progressive, (2) Cut Progressive, (3) Toss.

13. Time limit for Play-Off for Senior and Junior Girls: The Referee at his discretion can introduce Chess Clocks on the board before the commencement of the game or during the game.

15. If a Competitor remains absent for consecutive two rounds without prior permission from the Referee, his/her name will be struck off from future rounds. A walk-over will be treated as per the instruction of the Chief Arbiter.

16. The Organising Committee along with the Referee will be the final authority regarding walk-over, which cannot be claimed by any competitor as a matter of right.

17. All other rules and regulations as per rules followed by F.I.D.E. (International Chess Body) will be applied. However, changes if any will be announced prior to the rounds.

18. If any Competitor wishes to withdraw after the draw is made, no refund shall be given and the money shall be forfeited.

19. The decision of the Tournament Committee on all matters connected with the tournament will be final and binding.

20. Fide-rated players are requested to fill in their Fide Rating in the entry form columns.

21. Protest: Any protest, if at all lodged, must be done through the accredited Sports-in-Charge/Teacher-in-Charge/Coach of the team within half an hour of the conclusion of the match along with the protest Fee of Rs. 2,000/-. The said protest should be endorsed by the Head of the School within 24 hours after the conclusion of the match. In case if the 24 hours falls on a Sunday or a Holiday, then it must be brought before 12.00 noon on the following day. The protest must be handed over to the in charge.

Please Note: The protest once decided by the Organising Committee of the Viva 16 will be final and binding and shall not be disputed by any of the parties concerned in any forum thereafter.

1. Prizes: Merit Certificates will be awarded to the first 4 positions and Trophies to the first 3 (three) positions for Boys and Girls.