24 May, 2026, 09:30 AM
Jairam Vidya Bhavan Metriculation Higher Secondary School,, Karur, Tamil Nadu
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
Open for all
Start Time: 9.45 AM - End Time: 02:45 PM
Open only for Government School Students
Start Time: 9.45 AM - End Time: 02:45 PM
Each 5 minutes
Open for all
Start Time: 03:00 PM - End Time: 04:45 PM