KOC x MDS x FIDE 100 Chess Tournament: A Chess Triumph!
Overview
The KOC x MDS x FIDE100 Chess Tournament, organized by Kingdom Of Chess in collaboration with MDS School, Sec-3, took place on July 20th, 2024, at the Kingdom Of Chess venue within MDS School, Sec-3, Hiran Magri, Udaipur (Raj.). The tournament, featuring a prize fund of ₹10,000 and 27 trophies, provided a thrilling platform for chess enthusiasts from various age groups.
Key Highlights
The KOC x MDS x FIDE100 Chess Tournament saw a remarkable turnout of chess players from different categories. The event kicked off with a players’ meeting at 8:45 AM, followed by the first round at 9:00 AM. The tournament concluded with an exciting prize ceremony at 1:00 PM. In the Open category, Naman Porwal emerged as the champion with 8 points and cash prize of ₹3500, Rishaan Jain securing the runner-up position with 6 points and cash prize of ₹2500 and Divyansh Audichya finishing in third place with 6 points and cash prize of ₹1500. The tournament was efficiently organized by Mr. Jitendra Somani, Mr. Shalendra Somani, Mr. Chandrajeet Rajawat, and Mr. Suryajeet Rajawat, along with support from Mr. Naman Porwal, Mr. Dhruv Dak, Mr. Gautam Kataria, Mr. Dev Vasita, Mr. Yash Vasita, Mr. Rohit Menaria, Mr. Govind Sharma, Mr. Anshul Bangar, Mr. Tushar Damor, and Ms. Nyasa Rao, ensuring a smooth and successful event.
Tournament Details
The championship was conducted as per FIDE Laws of Chess and the FIDE Swiss System with 8 rounds, creating a highly competitive environment for all participants.
- Date: 20th July 2024
- Venue: Kingdom Of Chess, MDS School, Sec-3, Hiran Magri, Udaipur (Raj.)
- Total Prize Fund: ₹10,000 + 27 Trophies
- System of Play: FIDE Laws of Chess, FIDE Swiss System with 8 rounds
- Time Control: 5 Minutes + 3 seconds increment per move
- Default Time: Entire duration of the game
- Tie Break: Latest FIDE Rules
Tournament Rules
- System of Play: Conducted as per FIDE Laws of Chess and FIDE Swiss System with 8 rounds.
- Time Control: 5 Minutes + 3 seconds increment per move.
- Default Time: Entire duration of the game.
- Tie Break: Latest FIDE Rules. Cash prizes will not be shared.
- Buchholz Cut 1
- Buchholz
- Sonneborn-Berger
- Direct encounter
- Greater number of wins including forfeits
- Number of wins with Black pieces
- Electronic Devices: All electronic items including wristwatches are not allowed in the tournament hall.
Conclusion
The KOC x MDS x FIDE100 Chess Tournament was a grand success, highlighting the talent and enthusiasm of young chess players from Udaipur. Congratulations to all the winners and a heartfelt thank you to all participants, guests, and organizers who contributed to making this event memorable. For more updates on upcoming tournaments and events, visit www.kingdomofchess.com.
Pictures from the Event
