CHENNAI: Two-time former state chess champion Karun Duggal of Delhi on Monday clarified that he has not violated All India Chess Federation guidelines as he approached the national body for canceling his Elo rating and banning him in 2010. Had demanded compensation from.
He has sent a legal notice to the AICF, claiming compensation of Rs 1 crore for stripping him of his Elo rating and debarring him from any state and national tournaments on suspicion of being associated with the then AICF rival, the Chess Association in 2010. Has been banned from participating. Of India.
Recalling the same, Duggal thanked British Grandmaster Nigel Short and Indian GM Abhijeet Kunte for helping him restore his rating during a trial at the Competition Commission of India.
He said, "In 2010, the AICF removed my rating even though I had not played in any tournament termed 'unauthorized' by the AICF till that date, and they did not allow me to participate in any tournament under the AICF. Gave.,
“After that, I, along with three other chess players, went to the Delhi High Court, and I and Gurpreet Pal Singh fought a lot before our ratings were restored (by the AICF) in 2018, thanks to the intervention of British GM Nigel Short .
“Me and Gurpreet were mainly targeted, and we took a stand and fought back. The AICF sent a letter to the Railways, where Gurpreet is employed, to stop him from playing even in departmental tournaments and to take action against him Could."
Duggal further revealed that apart from removing the ratings of around 150 players, around 2,500 players participating in CAI tournaments were also banned.
He also revealed that the AICF used to take an undertaking from players (even minors) that they would not participate in any chess tournament which is not recognized by them (AICF).
After banning players, who played in so-called 'unauthorized chess events', from being allowed to enter any open chess tournament recognized by the District/State or AICF, the national body has decided on the basis of the player's apology letter. But once he offered clemency., with prize money won from so-called 'unauthorized chess tournaments'.
Duggal further said, "Earlier, the AICF kept telling us that we played in unauthorized tournaments and the ratings of around 150 players were removed by FIDE on the orders of the national body."
"Second, the AICF took from the website www.chess-results.com the names of about 2,500 (Indian) players who had participated in CAI chess tournaments and prepared a list. The names were sent to the state associations and they were told that they would Should not be allowed to participate in any tournament."Third, the AICF issued warnings to the players and directed them to sign an affidavit and deposit the money earned from CAI tournaments in order to be eligible to play in AICF tournaments."
The 50-year-old, who is currently a government school teacher, is puzzled as to why no concrete reason was given to these players by the AICF for their ratings being removed and their temporary ban.
Duggal had an Elo rating of 1,989 in 2010 before it was abolished by FIDE.
"Till date, I am puzzled to see why even after the merger of CAI with AICF, AICF continued to appeal against the CCI order? We were not given proper explanation as to why we were allowed to participate in any State/National Why was it not allowed?" Tournament and they were considered 'banned'," he questioned."What actually happened was that CAI had organized a tournament in Delhi. I was a national arbiter at that time and they had requested me to help them organize the tournament. And because of this, the AICF banned me "
However, he admitted that he participated in CAI tournaments after his rating was removed.
Meanwhile, Duggal's issue also got support from Gurpreet, who believes compensation for lost 'peak time' is a fair step.Gurpreet explained, "Since our rating has now been reinstated by FIDE (circa 2019), we are now free to participate in tournaments. However, our 'peak time' is gone, and we are looking to compensate for this. Demand."
"It should be the player's choice as to which tournament he wants to play. That's what the CCI has said in its decision and the compensation is completely fair."
When asked when he planned to file a legal notice to AICF seeking compensation, he said he was waiting for the final clearance from his lawyer.Efforts to reach AICF for clarification remained unanswered.
He has sent a legal notice to the AICF, claiming compensation of Rs 1 crore for stripping him of his Elo rating and debarring him from any state and national tournaments on suspicion of being associated with the then AICF rival, the Chess Association in 2010. Has been banned from participating. Of India.
Recalling the same, Duggal thanked British Grandmaster Nigel Short and Indian GM Abhijeet Kunte for helping him restore his rating during a trial at the Competition Commission of India.
He said, "In 2010, the AICF removed my rating even though I had not played in any tournament termed 'unauthorized' by the AICF till that date, and they did not allow me to participate in any tournament under the AICF. Gave.,
“After that, I, along with three other chess players, went to the Delhi High Court, and I and Gurpreet Pal Singh fought a lot before our ratings were restored (by the AICF) in 2018, thanks to the intervention of British GM Nigel Short .
“Me and Gurpreet were mainly targeted, and we took a stand and fought back. The AICF sent a letter to the Railways, where Gurpreet is employed, to stop him from playing even in departmental tournaments and to take action against him Could."
Duggal further revealed that apart from removing the ratings of around 150 players, around 2,500 players participating in CAI tournaments were also banned.
He also revealed that the AICF used to take an undertaking from players (even minors) that they would not participate in any chess tournament which is not recognized by them (AICF).
After banning players, who played in so-called 'unauthorized chess events', from being allowed to enter any open chess tournament recognized by the District/State or AICF, the national body has decided on the basis of the player's apology letter. But once he offered clemency., with prize money won from so-called 'unauthorized chess tournaments'.
Duggal further said, "Earlier, the AICF kept telling us that we played in unauthorized tournaments and the ratings of around 150 players were removed by FIDE on the orders of the national body."
"Second, the AICF took from the website www.chess-results.com the names of about 2,500 (Indian) players who had participated in CAI chess tournaments and prepared a list. The names were sent to the state associations and they were told that they would Should not be allowed to participate in any tournament."Third, the AICF issued warnings to the players and directed them to sign an affidavit and deposit the money earned from CAI tournaments in order to be eligible to play in AICF tournaments."
The 50-year-old, who is currently a government school teacher, is puzzled as to why no concrete reason was given to these players by the AICF for their ratings being removed and their temporary ban.
Duggal had an Elo rating of 1,989 in 2010 before it was abolished by FIDE.
"Till date, I am puzzled to see why even after the merger of CAI with AICF, AICF continued to appeal against the CCI order? We were not given proper explanation as to why we were allowed to participate in any State/National Why was it not allowed?" Tournament and they were considered 'banned'," he questioned."What actually happened was that CAI had organized a tournament in Delhi. I was a national arbiter at that time and they had requested me to help them organize the tournament. And because of this, the AICF banned me "
However, he admitted that he participated in CAI tournaments after his rating was removed.
Meanwhile, Duggal's issue also got support from Gurpreet, who believes compensation for lost 'peak time' is a fair step.Gurpreet explained, "Since our rating has now been reinstated by FIDE (circa 2019), we are now free to participate in tournaments. However, our 'peak time' is gone, and we are looking to compensate for this. Demand."
"It should be the player's choice as to which tournament he wants to play. That's what the CCI has said in its decision and the compensation is completely fair."
When asked when he planned to file a legal notice to AICF seeking compensation, he said he was waiting for the final clearance from his lawyer.Efforts to reach AICF for clarification remained unanswered.
