GITAM 3rd VIZAG GRAND MASTERS INTERNATIONAL OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT -2022


Entries Last date of Registration  is extended to  05/06/2022 by the organising committee due to the Internet Issue raised in some of the districts of Andhra Pradesh and this is applicable to all states to register for the tournament however category-C is limited to 400 only and after that only subject to availability.


Registration :  For Registration of entries , register in the respective Categories in www.apchess.org Live Tournaments  or Fill the Google Form provided below. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1a1vFcBP7N7fwbS1T6sbMPyqZLgi8SM724FYQgAs8QnY/edit


Accommodation details:

● For All GMs and Foreign Titled holders Executive Suite rooms ( 500 meters from the Venue) as applicable as per the prospectus with full board.

● For all Indian IM/WGM/WIM : Sharing AC Accommodation inside the campus in 2 locations. One location is near to 750 meters from the venue ( Deluxe AC) and the other location is 1 km from the venue ( Semi Deluxe with AC). Transport arrangement provided from the distant accommodation. Boarding Coupons are available on payment and they can purchase at the time of arrival at Control room for GITAM GM OPEN.

For all other players accommodation details are mentioned below.


Note: Accommodation for accompanying persons for the above players is subject to availability even on payment.

Non AC:

For category A players above 2000 Rated: Free Hostel Accommodation inside the GITAM University.

For Category A players below 2000 Rated: ( Rs. 1,500/- for entire period from arrival to departure)/

For Category B & C : Rs. 1,000/- for each and both together Rs. 1,500/- per player.

Accompanying person charges Rs. 500/- extra for all categories.

Availability of Hostel accommodation: 400 including accompanying persons. Hostel will be allotted only after confirmation of entry only.

Men and women Hostels are separate . If anyone wants individual accommodation, they need to look for their own accommodation outside the campus. The details are provided hereunder.

Hostel details :

Men: Each room consisting of 3 Beds ( Non AC), 3 working tables and wardrobes. Bathrooms are common for each floor. Two fans in each Room. Each Bed will be provided one pillow. Separate washing area for each floor. Photos can be viewed in the photo gallery of Category A named as Men Hostel.

Women: Each room consisting of 2 Beds ( Non AC), 1 working table and wardrobes. Bathrooms are common for each floor. One fans in each Room. Each Bed will be provided one pillow. Separate washing area for each floor. Photos can be viewed in the photo gallery of Category A named as Women Hostel.

AC Hostel:

AC hostel is available for men and women separately. Each room has 2 beds and attached bath room. Those who want to opt AC accommodation they can book in advance . AC room cost @ 1000 per day. Men in Men hostel and women in women hostel only . If single person opts Rs. 500 per day is chargeable.

AC accommodation is available to 100 persons only. ( only 50 rooms in both men and women hostel together ).

Corporate Accommodation: very limited and those who want corporate accommodation with full board can contact 9346962633.

Nearby Hotels:

There are plenty Hotels nearby to the venue within 1 km. Organising committee has negotiated better deal for 40% discount with OYO properties and the details can be downloaded from photo gallery of category A. Those who want to opt OYO Property can book directly with the OYO staff .( Mr Raj sekhar +91 88866 33445).

Temperature:

 In June temperature is normal and the University is just opposite to RUSHIKONDA Beach ( a famous tourist spot) in between the Hills. Atmosphere is normal and there is no much impact of AC for the stay. Comparatively 5 degrees less temperature than the city due to Sea Air.

Other Facilities available at GITAM UNIVERSITY :

Boarding:

There is Canteen available for each hostel at the ground floor. Players can purchase complete Boarding charges as per the rates applicable. Players can purchase then and there itself. No cash transactions are allowed except digital payment at all places in the GITAM University. If player gets the Boarding token, the same is valid in all places. GITAM Management is planning to provide lunch facility on payment near the venue itself. Break fast and Dinner must be at Hostel place allotted to the player. Players can purchase the lunch and dinner then and there itself at various Canteens and Restaurants separately. However players are required to intimate the requirement to the Management well before for necessary preparations.

Restaurants:

Number of restaurants available inside the campus. Different fast food centres are available. One Multi cuisine Restaurant is also available inside the campus with normal affordable rates which is near to B & C Tournament venue.

Banking:

Bank and ATM facility available inside the campus itself.

Distance from each place:

Comparatively the distance between different places like , A Category Tournament venue, B& C Venue, Restaurants, is more. Organising committee is planning to provide internal transport on payment basis if required.

Transport:

Only CARs allowed inside the campus and no Autos are available and allowed inside the campus. CAB services are available to go to city from the Main Gate.

Tea/Coffee/Snack:

Tea/Coffee/Snacks available at both the tournament halls during Play time.

Drinking Water:

Entire premises is having RO purified water supply. Players are requested to carry their own Water bottles and try to avoid usage of Plastic bottles to the extent possible.

COVID Protocol:

Players and officials/ accompanying persons should invariably follow the COVID guidelines and instructions issued by State / Central governments from time to time.

Medical emergency:

In side the campus there is Hospital and 24x7 medical attendance is available in case of necessity.

ID CARD:

Player should possess ID card issued by the organising committee through out the tournament. No player will be allowed to enter any Hostel without ID Card.

Smoking & Drinking:

Smoking & Drinking strictly prohibited inside the campus and violation leads to termination from the Tournament.

For other details and queries

GM/IM/WGM/WIM can Whatsapp to : 9346962633/9912177333

For Hostel Accommodation Whatsapp : Mr Bheema Rao, Secretary, ACA 9912559735

For Registration : Fill the Google form furnished hereunder.

       For Assistance: 7799030719/ 9848460137/

                                                                                                    7201938040 /9063142105

( Please avoid phone calls and it is easy for organising committee to note the details if the discussion through Whatsapp. )

Last Date of Registration without late fee : 31-05-2022

Accommodation is subject to availability, and the payment towards accommodation can be paid at the time of arrival. Player is liable for payment of Accommodation charges irrespective of occupation of the accommodation when the accommodation is requested and confirmed. Preference of accommodation to players who players both B & C.

KVV SARMA

Tournament Director.