The Warrior Open FIDE Rated Chess Tournament 2026 is set to be one of the biggest classical chess tournaments in Tamil Nadu with a massive ₹7,00,000 total cash prize fund along with exciting gifts and trophies.

Organized under the approval of TNSCA and AICF, this prestigious event will attract strong FIDE-rated players from across India.

📅 Tournament Dates

25th February 2026 – 1st March 2026 (5 Days)

📌 Event Details

Particular	Details
Tournament Name	Warrior Open FIDE Rated Chess Tournament 2026
Event Type	FIDE Rated Classical
Total Prize Fund	₹7,00,000
Entry Fee	₹3,500
Duration	5 Days

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📍 Venue Details

Venue	Details
Stadium	Nehru Stadium
City	Chennai
State	Tamil Nadu
Playing Hall	Indoor Stadium Hall
Facilities	Spacious Hall, Seating Arrangement, Digital Chess Clocks

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💰 Prize Details – ₹7,00,000 Total Cash Prize

🏅 Cash Prizes + Trophies

• ₹7 Lakhs Total Cash Prize
• 105 Cash Prizes
• 119 Trophies

🎁 Special Gifts & Awards

Gift Item	Quantity
Cycles	8
Smart Watches	8
Chess Clocks	23
Smart TV	1

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🥇 Overall Open Prize Structure

Rank	Prize Amount
1st	₹50,001 + Smart Prize
2nd	₹40,000
3rd	₹30,000
4th	₹20,000
5th	₹15,000
6th	₹13,000
7th	₹12,000
8th	₹10,000
9th	₹10,000
10th	₹10,000
11th	₹9,000
12th	₹8,000
13th	₹7,000
14th	₹7,000
15th	₹6,000
16th	₹5,000
17th	₹5,000
18th	₹4,000
19th	₹4,000
20th	₹4,000
21st	₹3,500
22nd	₹3,500
23rd	₹3,500
24th	₹3,500
25th	₹3,500
26th	₹3,500
27th	₹3,500
28th	₹3,500
29th	₹3,500
30th	₹3,500

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♟️ Rating Category Prizes

🔹 Rating 1400 – 1500

Rank	Prize
1st	₹15,000
2nd	₹12,000
3rd	₹10,000
4th	₹6,000
5th	₹4,500
6th	₹3,500
7th	₹3,500
8th	₹3,500
9th	₹3,500
10th	₹3,500
11th	₹3,000
12th	₹3,000

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🔹 Rating 1501 – 1600

Rank	Prize
1st	₹15,000
2nd	₹12,000
3rd	₹10,000
4th	₹6,000
5th	₹4,500
6th	₹3,500
7th	₹3,500
8th	₹3,500
9th	₹3,500
10th	₹3,500
11th	₹3,000
12th	₹3,000

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🔹 Rating 1601 – 1700

Rank	Prize
1st	₹15,000
2nd	₹12,000
3rd	₹10,000
4th	₹6,000
5th	₹4,500
6th	₹3,500
7th	₹3,500
8th	₹3,500
9th	₹3,500
10th	₹3,500
11th	₹3,000
12th	₹3,000

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🔹 Rating 1701 – 1800

Rank	Prize
1st	₹15,000
2nd	₹12,000
3rd	₹10,000
4th	₹6,000
5th	₹4,500
6th	₹3,500
7th	₹3,500
8th	₹3,500
9th	₹3,500
10th	₹3,500
11th	₹3,000
12th	₹3,000

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🏅 Best Unrated Category

Rank	Prize
1st	₹10,000
2nd	₹8,000
3rd	₹6,000
4th	₹4,500
5th	₹4,000
6th	₹3,500
7th	₹3,500
8th	₹3,500
9th	₹3,500
10th	₹3,500
11th	₹2,500
12th	₹2,500

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👦👧 Age Category Prizes

(Separate Prizes for Boys & Girls)

Categories:
U-08, U-10, U-12, U-15

Position	Prize
1st	Cycle
2nd	Chess Clock
3rd	Smart Watch
4th – 10th	Special Gifts & Trophies

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🎁 Special Gift Distribution Summary

Gift	Quantity
Cycles	8
Smart Watches	8
Chess Clocks	23
Smart TV	1

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📞 Contact Details

Details	Information
Organizer	Warrior Chess Academy
WhatsApp	+91 95515 46464
Email	warriorchessacademy64[@]gmail.com
Website	warriorchessacademy.com