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
Rating Category Prize List (1500–1400)
Position
Prize
1st
₹10,000
2nd
₹5,000
3rd
₹4,000
4th
₹3,000
5th
₹2,500
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
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
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
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
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.
