Smart Chess Academy 10th Karur District Level Children and Open Chess Tournament 2026

Categories & Main Prizes

Boys & Girls separately 

Under 8 – 20 Trophies (Born on or after 01.01.2018)

Under 11 – 20 Trophies (Born on or after 01.01.2015)

Under 14 – 20 Trophies (Born on or after 01.01.2012)

Open Category (No Age Limit) – 40 Prizes

1st Prize : ₹1000 + Trophy | 2nd Prize : ₹800 + Trophy | 3rd Prize : ₹750 + Trophy

4th : ₹600 | 5th : ₹500 | 6th : ₹400 | 7th & 8th : ₹350 | 9th & 10th : ₹300 | 11th to 15th : ₹250

Special Awards

Best Women (15 & above): 5 Cups

Open Under-17 Boys: 10 Cups

Open Under-17 Girls: 10 Cups

Overall Prizes

Total Cash Award: ₹6600 | Total Prizes: 178

All players will receive Certificates + Medals

Additional Benefits

Each children category: Special prize for Govt. School – 3 Trophies (Total 18 Cups)

15 & above entries through Academy/School/College will get Shields (Best Supportive Awards)

Rules & Regulations

This tournament is open to Karur District players only. Mobile phones & watches are not allowed in the playing hall.

Pay KDCA Fee Rs. 75/- for the year 2026–2027 through online link:

https://karurchessassociation.co.in/Register.aspx

The latest FIDE Rapid Rules in force shall apply and Swiss System will be followed.

Time Control: Each 15 minutes.

After 3 PM – Open Blitz (Each 5 minutes) (Entry Fee: Rs. 200) (40 Prizes)

Number of Rounds & Round 1 pairing will be displayed on 24.05.2026 (Sunday) after 8:30 AM in www.chess-results.com⁠�

Strictly No Spot Entries.

Players are requested to bring their own chess set & chess clock, if any.

Tie Breaks: Swiss tiebreak system will be applied. In case of tie, prizes will not be shared.

The Arbiter’s decision will be final and binding on all players concerned.

Last date for registration: 23.05.2026 before 10 PM