2nd INTERNATIONAL FIDE RATING CHESS TOURNAMENT 2026
20 May, 2026, 09:30 AM
Annai Arul Public School, 1, Paduvanchery Main Rd, Shantha Nagar, Sathasiva Nagar, Madambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Event Information:
Last Date for the Registration is 18th May 2026
Round Schedule
20.05.2026 (Wednesday) : Round 1 – 10:00 AM | Round 2 – 03:30 PM
21.05.2026 (Thursday) : Round 3 – 09:30 AM | Round 4 – 03:00 PM
22.05.2026 (Friday) : Round 5 – 09:30 AM | Round 6 – 03:00 PM
23.05.2026 (Saturday) : Round 7 – 09:30 AM | Round 8 – 03:00 PM
24.05.2026 (Sunday) : Round 9 – 09:30 AM
Prize Distribution – 03:00 PM
Departure – 05:00 PM
Rules & Regulations
Played under latest FIDE rules
Time Control: 90 mins + 30 sec increment per move
Default Time: 30 minutes
Registration
AICF Registration (Mandatory): ₹300 (2026–27)
TNSCA Registration (Mandatory for TN players): ₹150
Chengalpattu District Registration: ₹75
Players must complete registration online before the tournament
⚠️ Important Rules
No electronic items or wrist watches allowed
Tie-break rules as per AICF
Protest fee: ₹1000 (within 15 minutes)
Appeals committee decision is final
Withdrawal must be informed in writing
Facilities
Bus available from Tambaram Railway Station & Rajakilpakkam Bus Stop
Canteen available in school
CHESS TOURNAMENT - ₹2500.00 (Including Tax)
Overall Prize Pool - Rs. 5,00,000/-
Main Prizes
1st Prize – Trophy + ₹50,000
2nd Prize – ₹40,000
3rd Prize – ₹30,000
4th Prize – ₹25,000
5th Prize – ₹20,000
6th Prize – ₹15,000
7th Prize – ₹12,000
8th Prize – ₹10,000
9th Prize – ₹7,000
10th Prize – ₹6,000
11th – 20th – ₹5,000 each
21st – 30th – ₹4,000 each
31st – 40th – ₹3,000 each
Category Prizes
Rating 1800–1601: ₹8,000 / ₹6,000 / ₹4,000 / ₹3,000
Rating 1600–1400: ₹8,000 / ₹6,000 / ₹4,000 / ₹3,000
Unrated: ₹8,000 / ₹6,000 / ₹4,000 / ₹3,000
Veterans (55+): ₹8,000 / ₹6,000 / ₹4,000 / ₹3,000
Women (18+): ₹8,000 / ₹6,000 / ₹4,000 / ₹3,000
Total: 80 Cash Prizes + 60 Cups
Top 6 Boys & Girls (U-08, U-10, U-12, U-14, U-18) will receive trophies