Welcome,

Come let us celebrate this intellectual entertainment. We welcome you to this land of spices. Enjoy the fragrance of God's Own Country. The scenic beauty of Idukki will enchant you with its greenish mountain ranges and beautiful valleys. Experience the paradise of Kuringi ar Munnar, the Kashmir of South and the gateway of Kerala. Enter our land stretching your feet over the biggest arch dam and covetous Thekkady wild life sanctuary. A step forward will take you to Sabarimala the renowned dwelling abode of Lord Ayyappa, Malayattur the sacred shrine of St. Thomas and esteemed Vavar Mosque at Erumely. We welcome you to come and enjoy the blissful serenity of our land and make the mega event a grant successful festival.

Event

P. K. V. Memorial FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament
Thodupuzha, Kerala
(AICF Recognized All India Open)
(Organized By Chess Association Idukki, Kerala)

Venue

Govt. Girls H S S. Thodupuzha
(Tamilnadu border in near Idukki District, Thodupuzha)
How to reach
  Nearest Railway Station -  65 Kms. By Bus to Thodupuzha
Bus Route -  65 Kms. From Munnar or 110 Kms from Thekkady
Air Route -  55 Kms. From Nedumbassery Airport
Prize Money

First Prize : Rs. 15000 + Gold Coin + Trophy


35 Main Cash Awards:

Special Prize: Best Veteran, Best Woman, Best Idukki, Best U-8, Best U-10,
Best U-12, Best U-14, Best U-17. Rs. 10,000, Rs. 7500, Rs. 4000, Rs. 3500, Rs. 3000, Rs.3000, Rs. 3000, Rs. 2500, Rs. 2000, Rs. 2000, Rs. 2000, Rs. 2000, Rs. 1500,
Rs. 1500, Rs. 1500, Rs. 1500, Rs. 1500, Rs. 1500, Rs. 1250, Rs. 1000, Rs. 1000.

Players should produce certificates proving age.

Tournament Schedule

10 Rounds (Swiss System)

April 17thst - 21st 2009

Last date for entry registration : 17th April 2009, 9.00 am

First Round :10.30 am

Prize Distribution : 21st April 2009, 4.00 pm

Everyday Lightning Tournament : 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm
ACCOMMODATION
  • GM/IM and WGM WIM will be provided free accommodation.
  • Rs. 500 for Rated Players having rating 2000 and above (Sharing Basis).
  • Rs. 550 for other Rated Players (Sharing Basis).
  • Rs. 650 for Unrated Players (Sharing Basis).
  • Rs. 150 for Dormitory Accommodation (Players must bring their own bedding) Accompanying persons should find their own accommodation.
  • Accompanying persons if in advance (before 10th April 2009) request we shall arrange rooms. Rate for single room is rupees around 350 per day and double room 550 per day + TAX
  • Parents accommodation payable.
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    Mode Of Remitance

     Either in cash or DD in favour of Secretary, Idukki District Chess Association payable at Idukki District Co-operative Bank, Main Branch Thodupuzha, Idukki, PIN - 685 584
    Postal Address

     N T Suresh Kumar, Secretary, Chess Association Idukki City Tower, Kanjiramattom Bypass Road, Thodupuzha, Idukki District, Kerala. Ph: 09447237761
     
     
    General Convener : P J George Parayanilam 09447237761
    Joint Convener : Mathew Chemparathy 09447522372
    Organizing Secretary N.T. Suresh Kumar 09895558742
    Treasurer K.V. Kuriakose 09745909200
    Concession for Railway Tickets - Please Contact State Secretary, Chess Association, Kerala
    Sri. P Venugopal, Mob: 09447795045

    Chess Association, Idukki