25th Frontline Sadhasivam Memorial State Level Chess Tournament
31 Jan, 2026, 09:30 AM
The Frontline Academy Matriculation Hr. Sec. School, Peruntholuvu Road, Off Dharapuram Road, Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu
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Rules & Regulations
1. The Tournament is open to Tamil Nadu players only.
2. The Latest FIDE Rules in force shall apply and the Swiss System will be followed.
3. Time Control: Each 20 minutes.
4. The first round will commence at 10.00 AM on 31.01.2026. The number of rounds will be announced at the tournament venue.
5. Players are requested to bring their own international chess sets (and chess clock).
6. Buchholz tiebreak system will be applied. In case of tie, prizes will not be shared.
7. The Chief Artbiter's decisions shall be final and binding on all players concerned.
8. Age proof Certificate must be produced for children's category prizes.
9. The Organizers reserve the rights of admission to the venue.
10. TNSCA Player Registration is compulsory for all Players. TNSCA Player Registration is Rs. 150/- for the year 2025 - 2026.
TNSCA New Player Registration - https://registration.tamilchess.com/new-register/
TNSCA Renewal Registration - https://registration.tamilchess.com
11. All Players will get certificates.
12. Special Prizes will be given for Under 7 Boys & Girls.
13. Last date for entries - 30.01.2026 (Friday).
14. No Spot entries.
Entry Fee - ₹400.00 (Including Tax)
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Open for Boys & Girls.
Age category matches will be conducted separately for Boys & Girls
Age Categories
Under 9 - Born on or after 01.01.2017
Under 12 - Born on or after 01.01.2014
Under 16 - Born on or after 01.01.2010
Open - No Age Limit
Children’s Categories Prizes (U09,U12,U16 - Boys & Girls Separately)
1st: DGT 3000 Chess Clock + Trophy
2nd: 10g Silver Coin + Trophy
3rd: Rs. 1000 + Trophy
4th: Rs. 750 + Trophy
5th: Rs. 500 + Trophy
6th to 20th: Trophy
Open Category Prizes
1st: 1/2 Gram Gold Coin + Trophy
2nd: Rs. 4,000
3rd: Rs. 3,000 4th: Rs. 2,000
5th: Rs. 1,000 6th: Rs. 800
7th: Rs. 700
8th to 10th: Rs. 500 each
11th to 20th: Rs. 400 each
Best in District Prizes
The top 2 players in the following districts will be awarded (2 Prizes for each district):
1st: Rs. 750
2nd: Rs. 500
Tirupur, Erode, Coimbatore, Salem, Karur, Nilgiris, Namakkal, Dindugul