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Star Chess Foundation Open Rapid Chess Tournament 2026

📍 K Ramakrishna College of Engineering Trichy to Chennai NH 45 Highway Samayapuram (Near Samayapuram Toll Plaza) Trichy – 621 112 Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, India
Star Chess Foundation Open Rapid Chess Tournament 2026
🟢 Event Start Date
22 Feb 2026
Sunday
⬛ Event End Date
22 Feb 2026
1 day
⏰ Last Registration Date
♟ Tournament Information
CategoryFIDE-Rapid
Time Control10 minutes + 5seconds
Duration1 day
StateTamil Nadu
Entry Fee₹1,250
OrganizerStar Chess Academy
ContactMr. P. Ismail 📞 90434 27661 📞 90801 81709
🏆 Prize Distribution
💵 Cash Prize 🏆 Awards 🎁 Gifts
📋 About This Tournament

The Star Chess Foundation proudly presents a grand Open Rapid Chess Tournament 2026 with an impressive ₹2,50,000 total cash prize pool and 198 total prizes. This prestigious event will be conducted under AICF & TNSCA approval and is open to players of all age categories and ratings.


📅 Tournament Details

  • Date: 22nd February 2026 (Sunday)
  • Organised By: Star Chess Foundation
  • Total Rounds: 9 Rounds (Swiss System)
  • Time Control: 10 Minutes + 5 Seconds Increment from Move 1
  • Default Time: 10 Minutes

Tournament will be conducted strictly as per FIDE Laws of Chess and latest Rapid rules.


📍 Venue Details

K Ramakrishna College of Engineering
Trichy to Chennai NH 45 Highway
Samayapuram (Near Samayapuram Toll Plaza)
Trichy – 621 112
Tamil Nadu

The venue offers a spacious playing hall, comfortable seating, and excellent accessibility from major routes.


🏆 Prize Structure – ₹2,50,000 Total Cash Prizes

🔥 Total Prizes: 198

  • Cash Prizes: 73
  • Trophies: 125

🥇 Overall Open Category – Top 30 Cash Prizes

PositionPrize Amount
1st₹21,000 + Trophy
2nd₹15,000 + Trophy
3rd₹10,000
4th₹7,500
5th₹6,000
6th₹4,500
7th₹4,500
8th₹4,000
9th – 11th₹3,000
12th – 13th₹3,000
14th – 15th₹2,500
16th – 20th₹2,000
21st – 30th₹1,500

🏅 Rating Category Prizes

Separate cash prizes for various rating categories (1st, 2nd, 3rd positions):

  • ₹5,000
  • ₹4,000
  • ₹3,000
  • ₹2,000
  • ₹1,500

(Exact category-wise breakup as per official pairing sheet)


👦 Age Category Trophies

🏆 10 Trophies Each

  • Under 08 Boys & Girls
  • Under 10 Boys & Girls
  • Under 13 Boys & Girls
  • Under 16 Boys & Girls

🏆 5 Trophies Each

  • Additional category awards for U08, U10, U13, U16

Total trophies distributed: 125


💰 Entry Fee Details

  • Regular Entry Fee: ₹1,250
  • Early Bird Offer: ₹1,100
    (Valid till 02nd February 2026)

Seats are limited. Early registration is strongly recommended.


⏰ Round Schedule

RoundTime
Inauguration09:00 AM
Round 109:30 AM
Round 211:00 AM
Round 312:00 Noon
Round 401:30 PM
Round 502:30 PM
Round 603:30 PM
Round 704:30 PM
Round 805:30 PM
Round 906:30 PM
Prize Distribution07:30 PM

👨‍⚖️ Chief Arbiter

FA Chelvaprakash K (FIDE ID: 25086723)

Prizes will not be shared in case of tie.


📋 Eligibility & Registration Rules

  • Open to all players irrespective of age, gender, or FIDE rating
  • AICF Registration (Mandatory for Indian Players)
    Fee: ₹300 (2025–26)
  • TNSCA Registration (Mandatory for Tamil Nadu Players)
    Fee: ₹150 (2025–26)
  • Trichy District Registration: ₹75 (for Trichy players only)
  • Foreign players must have valid FIDE ID

📞 Contact Information

📱 Tournament Organiser

Mr. P. Ismail
📞 90434 27661
📞 90801 81709

Other Contacts:

  • Mr. K. Rajagopal – 98100 31968
  • Mr. N. Venkataraman – 93445 09117
  • Mr. R. Balasubramanian – 99944 62728
  • Mrs. R. Meenakshi – 86103 00964
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This tournament has ended.

Results may be available above or from the organizer.

📍 Venue & Location

K Ramakrishna College of Engineering Trichy to Chennai NH 45 Highway Samayapuram (Near Samayapuram Toll Plaza) Trichy – 621 112 Tamil Nadu