Today is the second and last day of the grand finale of Amar Ujala Chess Competition. It started on Saturday. More than 200 players selected from 63 schools of Noida and Greater Noida are showcasing their skills in this two-day competition being organized at Amar Ujala Office Complex, Sector-59. This competition is being played under Swiss rules.
Around 4,000 students from 63 schools of Noida and Greater Noida participated in the initial phase of the chess competition. The competition is being organized in two age groups. The first category includes students up to 12 years of age and the second category includes students above 12 years of age. Players from major schools of the area are participating in it. The competition is being organized in collaboration with UP Chess Sports Association and Gautam Buddha Nagar Chess Association. The association’s international arbiter Lalit Kapoor, joint secretary Atul Nigam and senior arbiter team will monitor the final matches.
There were four rounds of matches on the first day
On the first day i.e. Saturday, the rapid rounds of the competitions started at around 10.30 am as per FIDE rules. A total of four rounds of matches were played on the initial day, while three rounds of matches were being played on the second day i.e. Sunday. Its final match will also be played today itself. A total of seven rounds consisting of two days were to be played on the basis of classic system. More than 250+ participants took part in it. There is a time limit of 15 minutes for each player and an additional 10 seconds will be added for each move.
Winners will get prizes
On the second day of the finale, prizes will be awarded to the top five players in both age groups. The first winner will be given a prize of Rs 21 thousand, the second winner will be given Rs 11 thousand and the third place winner will be given Rs 5100. Also, the fourth winner will be given a prize of Rs 3100 and the fifth winner will be given a prize of Rs 2100. Participation certificates will also be given to all players.