India Fest 2023
Chess Competition
Venue: Hindu Temple of Hampton Roads, 217 Sampson Creek Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322.
Tournament Date: Sunday, August 20th, 2023
Entry Fee: FREE
Eligibility: Youth Pre-K through 12th grade -- Use your RISING grade (for 2023-2024 school year)
Capacity: 90 players
Award Ceremony: – At India Fest on Saturday, September 9, 2023.
AIHR and HRCA are partnering to run a chess competition in conjunction with India Fest.
There are four sections available for children of all ages and abilities.
Junior Rookie (students in rising grades Pre-K through 5 with limited or no experience at chess tournaments, no US Chess Federation membership required)
Senior Rookie (students in rising grades 6-12 with limited or no experience at chess tournaments, no US Chess Federation membership required)
Novice (students in rising grades Pre-K through 12 with US Chess Federation memberships and regular OTB ratings below 500)
Elite (students in rising grades Pre-K through 12 with US Chess Federation memberships and regular OTB ratings 500 and up)
The time control is G/20; d0, meaning each player has 20 total minutes to complete their moves, with no "delay" (grace period) or "increment" (time added per move). Games can last a maximum of 40 minutes. We will play four rounds using the "Swiss" system, which is similar to a bracket system. This is NOT an elimination event. You will play all four rounds (unless given a bye for one round for an uneven number of players).
Trophies will be awarded to the top three players in each of these four sections. Trophies will be presented on stage at India Fest. All players will receive a participation ribbon on site at the competition.
Boards, sets, and some clocks are provided. Bring a chess clock if you own one. Notation is not required in any section for quick time controls. Parents, bring a camp chair if you are remaining on site.
AIHR cannot accept any responsibility for any damage, loss, injury or disappointment suffered by any entrant entering the Competition or as a result of accepting any prize.
In all matters relating to a Competition, the decision of the judge(s) shall be final, and no correspondence or discussion shall be entered into.
Schedule -- After Round 1, round start times are approximate / latest possible -- pairings will be "ASAP" -- as soon as a section finishes all games, they will be paired and begin the next round.
08:00 - 08:30 AM: Check-in and late registration (if space available)
08:30 - 09:00 AM: New player orientation (going over the rules and procedures for the beginners)
09:00- 9:40 AM: Round 1
9:45 - 10:25 AM: Round 2
10:30- 11:10 AM: Round 3
11:15 - 11:55 AM: Round 4
When registering, do NOT select any "Byes" unless you know you are going to miss a round / cannot be on site at that time.
For questions, please contact Tina at cschweiss2@hrchessclub.org.