Discipline #09mind precisionOpen
Official National Championship Discipline #09
Chess
Strategic battlefield mirroring maritime navigation, foresight, anticipation, and tactical clarity.
Format
Rapid Chess (15 min + 10s increment per move), Swiss System
Equipment
Official Gear Provided
Dates
5–12 Jan 2027
Technical Provisions & Competition Matrix
Federation / Rule AuthorityFIDE Laws of Chess & Competition Regulations
Playing Strength & RosterIndividual Open event (Men & Women)
Scoring & Winner Determination
Win = 1.0, Draw = 0.5, Loss = 0.0. Tie-breaks: Buchholz, Direct Encounter, Sonneborn-Berger.Safety, Medical & Equipment Protocol
Quiet arena. Zero-tolerance policy for smartphones and electronic analysis devices.Key Technical Rules & Match Guidelines
Touch-move rule strictly enforced by International Arbiters
Electronic clocks set to 15 minutes base time + 10 seconds increment from move 1
Swiss Manager paired rounds with live broadcast projection
Anti-cheating protocols and metal detector screening active
Nominations Closed
View ScheduleChess Championship Fixtures
Registrations are currently closed by the Secretariat. Explore official venue guidelines below.
Competition Arena
Seminar Hall (SKPCER)
Acoustically treated, climate-controlled tournament hall with DGT electronic sensor boards and digital clocks.
Host CampusGanpat University, Kherva
Medical WingPhysiotherapy On-Site
Technical JuryFederation Certified