The following tie break rules will be applicable for all the FIDE Rated Swiss Events under AICF.
1. Buchholz Cut 1
2. Buchholz
3. Sonneborn-Berger
4. Direct encounter
5. The greater number of wins including forfeits
6. Number of wins with Black pieces
All Players, Organisers, Arbiters and State Associations please be guided by the above.
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SNA Seminar & Exam on 16 & 17 May 2026 at Swami Vivekanand International School, Kandivali (West), Mumbai. 
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