Rs.34,000 Online Blitz event with no entry fee by Kings' Chess Academy

6th Seshamma Memorial Open on 30th May at 8 p.m. IST

On 30th May 2020, Kings Chess Academy will organize an Open Blitz event which will have a total prize fund of ₹34000 with the first prize of ₹10000. Entry is free for all. That's right, you saw it correct. Irrespective of your rating, title, location in the world, entry is absolutely FREE for everyone. However, entry is restricted to first 500 registration only. Entry will close once we get 500 registrations.

Date: Saturday 30th May 2020

Time: 8.00 p.m. IST

Time control: 3 mins each (no increment)

Number of rounds: 10

Total Prize fund: ₹34000

Venue: Vishy Anand Arena in Playchess under ChessBase India room

Details of the online tournament:

Main Prizes

Lucky Prizes

Best Kings' Chess Academy student ₹500

To claim a Lucky Prize, a player must play all ten rounds. If a player does not play all ten games, the next player to have played all ten games will be eligible for the lucky prize. One player will be eligible for one higher prize only and prizes will not be shared.

Entry fees:

The entry is FREE for everyone irrespective of title, rating or location. However entry is restricted for first 500 registered players only which means entry can close anytime. As soon as the registration reaches 500 entry will close. So register as fast as you can. Registration is CLOSED. All players (including titled players) must fill up the form below to register. Registration will not be accepted by any other means.

Confirmed Titled players

About the sponsor of the event - Kings' Chess Academy

By FI Saketh Pedagandham

To provide a platform for enthusiastic chess players around the world to prove their mettle, 6th Seshamma Memorial international Online Blitz Open Tournament will be organised on 30th May 2020 in association with Playchess and ChessBase India. We have successfully organised five open tournaments till now with minimal entry fee. A lot of players like senior citizens have also enjoyed the game. This event is being sponsored by Kings' Chess Academy - Hyderabad, one of the leading chess academies. Kings’ Chess Academy remains the effective integration of traditional practices in a contemporary set up - to inspire, broaden and connect the passions of our students in a rapidly evolving world. Kings' Chess Academy, has produced many International titled and medal winners in its career and now started this noble cause by doing a free tournament to prove its enthusiasm towards the game of chess.

Contact and registration queries for the tournament:

Mr. Shahid Ahmed (Tournament director) - 9038139510 (Entry confirmations will be done via site only, no whatsapp/phone call confirmation of entries)

Email - teamchessbaseindia@gmail.com

• We request all players to check their internet connection before the tournament. Minimum requirement is at least 2 mbps broadband. No phone calls/messages will be entertained once the tournament starts from 8 p.m. IST onwards. All queries must be resolved before the tournament. Each player is responsible for their internet connection, organizers will not be held responsible for any players connectivity issues. All games will be thoroughly checked for cheating/impersonation. Anyone adapting any unfair means will be removed from the tournament and will not be allowed to participate in future events on Playchess.

List of players

How to play tournament?

Please ensure that you have a valid Playchess id. You can create one here if you don't have one already.

1. Download the free Windows software of Playchess

Next you have to download the free native Windows software from here. If you have Mac OS or Mac Computer, then you have to use some VMWare to run it as Playchess Desktop Client has native support on Windows OS only. The tournament cannot be played via mobile or tablet device.

Login or Create account

After you have installed the Client. You must login.

Enter your Playchess/ChessBase Account username and password. 

The tournament will take place in the Vishy Anand Arena in the ChessBase India room. Registered players should be online and logged into Playchess at least 30 minutes before the start of the tournament on 30th of May 2020. 7:30 p.m. IST would be a good time.

Click on the ‘Players’ Tab and then click on ‘Join Event’. The Sysop (Tournament Director) will accept your entry. Only those who have paid the entry fee will be allowed to play.

Note: The Playchess id, while registering and playing the tournament should be the same.

About online tournaments on Playchess by ChessBase India:

ChessBase India has organized innumerable online events successfully. Here is some feedback about the quality of the events:

GM Vaibhav Suri, winner of 2nd ChessBase Online Blitz tournament

The tournament was conducted quite smoothly and a quite "fun Sunday" event. The participation of Adhiban & Sethuraman definitely added the spark to the event. I guess an Online Blitz Festival would be the next way to go (with different formats - Chess960, Bughouse, Bullet etc). Overall really happy with such events. Way to go!!

GM R R Laxman, former National Blitz Champion

I thank the  Chessbase India team once more for their strenous and tireless endeavour to popularise blitz events in India. Considering the fact that the present day time control  even in classical format ( unlike the yesteryears)  demands quick reflexes and blitz skills  , I feel that the entire Chessbase India team is doing an exemplary and praiseworthy job. A boon for Indian chess !!!. Though my performance this time was not satisfactory ,I hope to excel and cherish more pleasant memories from my side in the forthcoming editions of Chessbase India blitz events.

Tushar Bohra, father of Kanishk Bohra

Thanks for enrolling Kanishk for the event. He had a great time playing the games. And a great overall experience.

D Gukesh, youngest GM of India

I am extremely happy to have participated in my first online blitz tmt conducted by ChessBase India and loved the experience and thrill. from the start to the finish its professionally conducted and got the rare opportunity to play several high-class players in a single event and looking forward for its next event

Priti Mahendru, mother of Jaiveer Mahendru

This was our second chessbase online blitz event. My son is 8 years and it was an absolute thrill for him to be playing against titled players ! Thanks a lot for organizing this. We look forward to more such events !

Kushagra Mohan

I was happy the way the tournament was conducted. No problems at all. You just keep increasing the prize money and that is a big improvement.Cannot hope for more.

Links

Kings' Chess Academy - Official site, facebook

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