Introduction  of Grand Prix Series, First Time in Pakistan

The Balochistan Chess Association under the umbrella of the Chess Federation of Pakistan (CFP) is on track to introduce and establish a chess culture on the provincial as well as National-level. After Successful organization of three Classical FIDE-rated tournaments in just 50 days of BCA establishment, which is a record, yielding 22 FIDE rated players in Balochistan, BCA is proudly announcing the toughest series of tournaments in the province, “Haji Siraj Ud Din Memorial Balochistan Grand Prix Round Robin Series 2021” with complete Support from Chess Federation of Pakistan, Balochistan Sports Board Director Mr. Durra Baloch, and Secretary Sports Balochistan Mr. Imran Gichki.

The Designer and Chief Organizer of the Grand Prix is Dr. Muhammad Ayoub, General Secretary Balochistan Chess Association.

All of the events in the series will be FIDE rated, in Classical format. There will be 6 tournaments in Round Robin format every other month per year. Performance score will be assigned to every player in every event and the winner of the Grand Prix will be the player will the highest total score. The winner of the series will be the first candidate to consider for any future international event’s participation from Balochistan, along with huge cash prizes, Trophies, and the title of “the Champion of Balochistan”.

Tentative Schedule of the events

Each tournament of the Series will be consisting of four (4) pools of 6-14 players, where at least 4-5 players must be Fide rated, playing Single Round Robin matches between them.

From each pool 2 players will qualify to Quarterfinals, where knockout matches will be played between them, consisting of 2 Classical matches with both colors, in case of a tie, they will play 2 Rapid matches, and in case of a tie again, 4 Blitz matches and in the case of a tie still, one Armageddon game will decide the winner, and the winner of the knockout match will qualify to Semifinals and then finals, both will be played in the same format.

To encourage the competitive spirit and ascertain national-level experience, 2 players from other provinces, can be allowed to play in one pool of events, a maximum of 8 players in one event.

Total Cash Prizes will be distributed as follow:

Entry to the Events will only be given to players registered with Balochistan Chess Association under Oath and members of an affiliated Club of Balochistan.

All these events will be organized by a Tournament Committee of 5 members:

Chairman of Committee Afzal Mengal

Members: Zafar Ali Khan, Mir Asad, Muhammad Siddique, and Mehmood Nasir.

Tournament Committee will forward their recommendations to General Secretary BCA for approval, about player’s entry in different events, format adjustment if needed, and other issues.