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> 1600 FIDE Rated players rapid tournaments

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Created for FIDE Rated players up to 1600 rated level. To test their strength against other FIDE rated players in rapid time controls. This would allow a player avoid wasting too much time, physical discomforts, summer heats and money to play "real" "on the board" FIDE Rated tournaments that are too costly these days. Not all FIDE rated tournaments are costly. But most of the tournaments (even one day Blitz and Rapid ) in India are costly. It is simply "exploitation" of drive and enthusiasm of chess players. Kindly give support, encourage me and also benefit yourself.
To join, a player is required to give his/her real name, FIDE number, FIDE profile page link to confirm that he/she is really a FIDE Rated player. This is done to have FIDE rated playing strength in the tournaments conducted.
Come what may. No FIDE profile details of any player in the team will be shared to anyone. Not even to FIDE. Remember Apple refusing to crack its terrorist customer's iphone even upon request by FBI. Yep, this team is perfectly safe for your FIDE id.
Tournaments will always be of Swiss type. 10+2 time control. May be 30+2 if players support this time control. The two second increment is to prevent a player losing the game which had reached "drawn" position. To prevent a player with not good sportsmanship, win the game not because of position but because of opponent clock zeroing. The two second increment will discourage a player from continuing the game and winning a "drawn" position game.
Cash prize tournaments for Indian players also likely. 1st place Rs 225. 2nd place Rs 175. 3rd place Rs 100 through G pay. For Foreign players, it won't be possible as International payment system does not exist with me. Can send some good chess e books through Telegram.
Enjoy Chess.
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