World Youth Chess Championship – 2013 to be held at Al – Ain , UAE from 17th to 29th December, 2013
We wish to inform you that the players desirous of participating in World Youth Chess Championship to be held at Al-Ain, UAE from 17th to 29th December, 2013 should have participated in the corresponding National Chess Championship held in the year 2012. All such players & accompanying persons have to send their requests through their State Chess Associations, to AICF office before 30th September, 2013 along with prescribed fee ( Demand draft favouring All India Chess Federation, payable at Chennai ) for the same.
We give below the details of the fee structure
For Players ( Special Entry ) : Rs.55,500.00
This amount includes Entry fee, Registration fee, boarding fee and bank charges only. Airfare, Visa charges and other expenses to be borne by the players
For Accompanying persons : Rs.43,500.00
This amount includes Registration fee, boarding fee and bank charges only. Airfare, Visa charges and other expenses to be borne by the accompanying persons
Please note that the deadline for submitting the fee along with the Registration form ( click here to download ) will be 30th September, 2013 and no extension of time will be entertained thereafter.
However, the Federation shall have the right to accept or reject any such requests.
Best wishes
V.Hariharan, Hon.Secretary

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