SPIC chess tourney in Thoothukudi

Organisers of the event claimed that the event would be conducted at the Community Hall at SPIC Nagar in Thoothukudi and is jointly organised by SPIC and Thoothukudi District Chess Association. The event would be held for six days and would conclude on October 2. 

The tournament is conducted under medalist and non-medalist category. Under medalist category the players under 1600 rating points would be awarded separately. The entry fee for medalist category is Rs. 1,500 and for non-medalist category it is Rs.300. 

The prize money would vary according to the medallist and non-medallist category. Top three players in medalist category would receive Rs. 30,000, Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 10,000 respectively whereas top three players under non-medalist category would receive Rs.5,000, Rs.3,500 and Rs.2,500 respectively.

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