The 6th Nagpur Below 1700 International Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2026 is one of Maharashtra’s prestigious FIDE-rated classical chess events, inviting players with a FIDE standard rating below 1700. Organized by G H Raisoni Sports & Cultural Foundation and Kalpana Prakash Welfare Foundation, the tournament offers a total prize fund of ₹3,00,000, attractive category trophies, and rating-wise cash awards.

The event follows the latest FIDE Swiss System with 9 rounds and provides an excellent opportunity for emerging chess players to gain valuable FIDE rating points while competing against strong opponents from across India and abroad.

Tournament Information

Particular	Details
Tournament	6th Nagpur Below 1700 International Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2026
Event Type	International Open
Tournament Format	Classical Chess
Rating Type	FIDE Rated
System	Swiss League
Total Rounds	9
Time Control	30 Minutes + 30 Seconds Increment
Dates	4 – 6 September 2026
Venue	G H Raisoni Institute of Engineering & Technology, Shraddha Park, Wadi-Hingna Link Road, MIDC, Nagpur
Event Code	471285/MH/2026
Total Prize Fund	₹3,00,000

Overall Prize Money Table

Rank	Cash Prize
🥇 1st	₹50,000
🥈 2nd	₹30,000
🥉 3rd	₹25,000
4th	₹20,000
5th	₹15,000
6th	₹10,000
7th	₹9,000
8th	₹8,000
9th	₹7,000
10th	₹6,000
11th	₹5,000
12th	₹5,000
13th	₹4,500
14th	₹4,000
15th	₹4,000
16th	₹4,000
17th	₹3,000
18th	₹3,000
19th	₹2,500
20th	₹2,000
Total Prize Fund	₹3,00,000

Rating Category Prize List (1600–1501)

Position	Prize
1st	₹10,000
2nd	₹5,000
3rd	₹4,000
4th	₹3,000
5th	₹2,500

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Rating Category Prize List (1500–1400)

Position	Prize
1st	₹10,000
2nd	₹5,000
3rd	₹4,000
4th	₹3,000
5th	₹2,500

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Trophy Categories

Category	Awards
Under-7 Boys	Top 10 Trophies
Under-7 Girls	Top 10 Trophies
Under-9 Boys	Top 10 Trophies
Under-9 Girls	Top 10 Trophies
Under-11 Boys	Top 10 Trophies
Under-11 Girls	Top 10 Trophies
Under-13 Boys	Top 10 Trophies
Under-13 Girls	Top 10 Trophies
Under-15 Boys	Top 10 Trophies
Under-15 Girls	Top 10 Trophies
Under-19 Boys	Top 10 Trophies
Under-19 Girls	Top 10 Trophies
Age 20–44	Top 10 Trophies
Veteran 45+	Top 10 Trophies
Veteran 60+	Top 10 Trophies

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Venue Details

Information	Details
Venue Name	G H Raisoni Institute of Engineering & Technology
Campus	Shraddha Park
Road	Wadi–Hingna Link Road
Area	MIDC
City	Nagpur
State	Maharashtra
Country	India
Tournament Type	Classical FIDE Rating Chess Tournament
Organized By	G H Raisoni Sports & Cultural Foundation
Co-Organizer	Kalpana Prakash Welfare Foundation
Playing Hall	College Campus Auditorium / Tournament Hall

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Tournament Schedule

Date	Time	Event
4 September 2026	—	Player Arrival
4 September 2026	Morning	Inauguration Ceremony
4 September 2026	8:00 AM	Players Meeting
4 September 2026	9:00 AM	Opening Ceremony
4 September 2026	10:00 AM	Round 1 Starts
6 September 2026	8:00 PM	Prize Distribution Ceremony

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Round Details

Note: The brochure confirms a 9-round Swiss System tournament. Individual round timings are announced during the players’ meeting.

Round	Date	Status
Round 1	4 September 2026	Starts at 10:00 AM
Round 2	4 September 2026	As per Tournament Schedule
Round 3	4 September 2026	As per Tournament Schedule
Round 4	5 September 2026	As per Tournament Schedule
Round 5	5 September 2026	As per Tournament Schedule
Round 6	5 September 2026	As per Tournament Schedule
Round 7	6 September 2026	As per Tournament Schedule
Round 8	6 September 2026	As per Tournament Schedule
Round 9	6 September 2026	Final Round

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Playing Format

Item	Details
Tournament System	FIDE Swiss League
Number of Rounds	9
Time Control	30 Minutes + 30 Seconds Increment from Move 1
Rating Type	FIDE Standard Rating
Pairing System	Swiss Pairing
Tie Break	Buchholz Cut-1, Buchholz, Sonneborn-Berger, Direct Encounter, Number of Wins, Wins with Black
Chief Arbiter	IA Ajikya Pingale
Deputy Chief Arbiter	IA Shiva Iyer

Entry Fee

Category	Entry Fee
Regular Player	₹1,500
Handicap Player	₹1,200
Veteran (45+)	₹1,200
Veteran (60+)	₹1,200
Late Fee	₹500

Registration Deadline	Date
Last Date	31 August 2026
Late Registration	1–3 September 2026

Registration & Contact

Contact Person	Responsibility	Mobile
Girish Vyas	Organizing Secretary	—
Satchidanad Soman	Organizing Chairman	—
IA Ajikya Pingale	Chief Arbiter	9930409789
Shiva Iyer	Deputy Chief Arbiter	9172323094
Bhushan Shriwas	Registration	8180874058
Prayas Ambade	Registration	7875712182
Sagar Sakhare	Registration	9518565849

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate?

Players who have not crossed a FIDE standard rating of 1700 during the previous 36 months are eligible.

Is the tournament FIDE rated?

Yes, it is an official FIDE Rating Classical Chess Tournament.

What is the total prize fund?

The tournament offers a total prize fund of ₹3,00,000.

How many rounds will be played?

The tournament consists of 9 Swiss rounds.

What is the time control?

Each player gets 30 minutes with a 30-second increment from move one.

When is the last date to register?

The last date for registration is 31 August 2026