DNG Memorial International FIDE Rated Chess Tournament 2025

The Vivekananda Chess Academy proudly presents the DNG Memorial International FIDE Rated Chess Tournament 2025, one of India’s most prestigious chess championships. This grand event offers an impressive prize fund of ₹7,00,001, featuring 120 cash prizes and 130 trophies across multiple categories. The tournament welcomes players of all skill levels, offering a competitive platform to shine on an international stage. The entry fee is ₹3,500, while elite players—Grandmasters (GM), Women Grandmasters (WGM), International Masters (IM), and Women International Masters (WIM)—are granted free entry. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to compete, learn, and challenge your limits in a globally recognized FIDE-rated tournament.

💰 Massive Prize Fund of ₹7,00,001

This grand championship boasts an impressive prize fund of ₹7,00,001, offering abundant opportunities for players to win big. A total of 120 cash prizes will be awarded, ensuring that participants from various rating groups and categories have a fair chance to be rewarded for their efforts.

🏆 130 Trophies Across Categories

Along with cash prizes, the tournament features 130 beautifully designed trophies for winners across age groups, rating categories, special categories, and overall standings. Every participant has a chance to shine and take home recognition.

🆓 Free Entry for Titled Players

To encourage the participation of top-level chess professionals, the tournament offers 100% free entry for:

• Grandmasters (GM)
• Women Grandmasters (WGM)
• International Masters (IM)
• Women International Masters (WIM)

📅 Date: December 3rd to 7th, 2025
📍 Venue: DNC Vijay Mahal, 15A, Nethaji Byepass Road, Dharmapuri-636701, Tamil Nadu
💰 Entry Fee: ₹3,500
💰 Category: OPEN
📅 Last date to entry : 01.12.2025

This FIDE-rated tournament offers an excellent platform for players to test their skills, gain rating points, and experience top-level rapid play under professional conditions.

Category :
OPEN

Prizes :-
Total Prize Amount – Rs. 7,00,001/-
The cash prizes will be awarded to top 5 players in RATING category of
> Unrated (top 5 cash Prizes)
> 1401-1500, (top 10 cash Prizes)
> 1501-1600, (top 10 cash Prizes)
> 1601-1700, (top 10 cash Prizes)
> 1701-1799, (top 10 cash Prizes)
> Best Krishnagiri (top 5 prizes)
> Best Tiruvannamalai (top 5 prizes)
> Top 5 in Boys & Girls in Under 08, 10, 12, 16 will get Cash Prizes + Trophies

Time Control : 90 Mins each + 30 Sec increment from move 1

Prizes

Last Date for Registraiton :-.
Entries close at 01 Dec 2025 –
RAPID: ₹3,500/-

Contact Details :-

Contact Details: Mr Rajasekaran P Vivekananda Chess Academy
E. Mail: Vivekanandha64chess@gmail.com Cell: 8973773773

Hotels Near :-

Boarding & Lodging: Players responsibility. Canteen facility is available at the venue
All players, participants and parents have to do their own arrangements.
Organiser cannot provide any kind of accommodation.

Accommodation Details
Vanniyar Thirumana Mandapam Salem Main Road, Near Adhiyaman Palace, Dharmapuri

Contact:
P. Silambarasan – 9025148491
Accommodation : Free unfurnished dormitory accommodation hall will be provided ofr al the players. Players have to arrange their own bedding
Lodging provided for one player and one accompanying person fo the same gender only. ground floor for Men &Boys and first floor woman and Girls.
Lodging wil be provided from 2″ December evening after 6 P.M. upto 7″ December m o m i n g 9 A M. .

Tournament Schedule :-

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