{
  "url": "https://vimana-chess.pages.dev/",
  "event": "Vimana City's 2nd International FIDE Rated Below 1700 Chess Tournament",
  "questions": [
    {
      "question": "What is the entry fee?",
      "answer": "The entry fee is ₹5,500 until 24.09.2026. The Early Bird fee of ₹5,250 was available until 10.09.2026. Physically challenged, visually impaired receive a 50% discount. AICF registration (₹300), TNSCA registration (₹150) and Thanjavur DCA registration (₹75) are separate."
    },
    {
      "question": "What is the last date to enter?",
      "answer": "24 SEPTEMBER 2026 — 6:00 PM."
    },
    {
      "question": "Where is the tournament held?",
      "answer": "Kamala Subramaniam Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Pudukottai Road, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 613007 — 1 km from new bus stand."
    },
    {
      "question": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "answer": "FREE ACCOMMODATION FOR ALL PLAYERS. Players & accompanying persons will be provided with unfurnished hostel-type shared accommodation in the venue. Each accompanying person will be required to pay ₹700 for the entire duration of the tournament. Male and female players will be accommodated in the different building. Mixed-gender accommodation in the same room is not permitted. ALL PLAYERS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THEIR OWN BEDDING."
    },
    {
      "question": "What are the total prizes?",
      "answer": "Total cash prizes of ₹11,00,000, together with 4 EV, 83 CASH PRIZES, 10 BICYCLES, 77 TROPHIES, 50 MEDALS. The Open first prize is ₹1,00,000 plus an EV bike and a trophy."
    },
    {
      "question": "What is the time control?",
      "answer": "45 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move from move no.1. Default time is 15 minutes. Buchholz tie-break is applied and in case of a tie, prizes will not be shared."
    },
    {
      "question": "How many rounds are played?",
      "answer": "Total nine rounds, played under the Swiss system over 27–29 September 2026."
    },
    {
      "question": "Who can play?",
      "answer": "The tournament is rating restricted to Below 1700. There are separate prize lists for the Open, two rating bands, unrated players, Thanjavur players, veteran players, and junior age groups from Under 7 to Under 15."
    },
    {
      "question": "Is AICF registration compulsory?",
      "answer": "AICF player registration is compulsory for all Indian players. The fee is Rs. 300/- for the year 2026-2027."
    },
    {
      "question": "Is TNSCA registration compulsory?",
      "answer": "TNSCA player registration is compulsory for all Tamil Nadu players. The fee is Rs.150/- for the year 2026-2027."
    },
    {
      "question": "How do I pay the entry fee?",
      "answer": "By bank deposit to Golden Square Chess Academy, A/C No 029302000000999, IFSC IOBA0000293, Indian Overseas Bank, POONDI branch, Thanjavur; by demand draft in favour of \"Golden Square Chess Academy\"; or through any of these portals: easypaychess.com, chessfee.com, signinchess.com, chesscircle.com, chessentry.in, chessmii.com. Send the receipt on WhatsApp to +91 9600305651 or +91 7010991815."
    },
    {
      "question": "Who do I contact?",
      "answer": "Entries — +91 9600305651 (English, Tamil); +91 7010991815 (English, Tamil); +91 7999490130 (Hindi). Accommodation — +91 9597673478 (English, Tamil); +91 9345539740 (Hindi). Email goldensquareca64@gmail.com."
    }
  ],
  "provenance": {
    "source": "Official tournament material supplied by the organiser",
    "organiser": "Golden Square Chess Academy",
    "lastUpdated": "2026-09-14",
    "currency": "INR",
    "timezone": "Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30)",
    "note": "Every figure is transcribed from the organiser's material. Items awaiting organiser confirmation are listed under \"flags\"."
  }
}