The 2022 Quaid-e-Azam Classical Chess Tournament is all set to be held to celebrate the Quaid-e-Azam (Great Leader) Day. Held annually in memory of the Founder of the Pakistan Nation – Mohammad Ali Jinnah on his birthday on 25th December.
The tournament being organised by CFP-Chess Federation of Pakistan and ICCI-Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry, will be held on 24th and 25th December at ICCI, Main Building, Islamabad.
According to CFP announcement, the awards include – Cash prizes of Rs 75,000, trophies, medals and certificates which will be awarded to players divided into Open (U-1800 FIDE), Women and U-14 categories.
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Further, 80 selected players from across the country are participating anf the tournament will be played based on the Swiss league system which consists of 8 rounds. Match duration in the aforesaid FIDE rated tournament will be 30 minutes + 30 seconds increament from first move.
Rs. 75,000 Cash Prizes Category & Position wise
Men
1st Rs. 10,000 +
2nd Rs. 7,000 +
3rd Rs. 5,000 +
4th-7th Rs. 3,500
8th-10th Rs. 2,500
Women
1st Rs. 5,000 +
2nd Rs. 3,000 +
3rd Rs. 2,000 +
U-14
1st Rs. 5,000 +
2nd Rs. 3,000 +
3rd Rs. 2,000 +
